Who doesn’t love a good pizza or pasta? We sure do, and Austin has incredible options for these and other Italian dishes.
Get a taste of Italy at one of these five Italian restaurants in North Austin for a delicious, carb-filled experience. Don’t worry, the calories don’t count when you’re using our guides for new spots to try!
Shopping at The Domain and need a bite to eat? North Italia is the place to go! This modern option features thin-crust pizzas and sophisticated Italian fare made only with the best ingredients from scratch every day. With an extensive menu that only features dishes that look absolutely delicious, making a decision might be difficult, so try the meatballs and grilled garlic bread if you’re stuck!
Pair these tasty options with a wine, beer, or house-made cocktail and enjoy an incredible meal in the warm, vibrant atmosphere. Trust us, you’ll want to savor every bite and sip!
Hours & Location
🗓 MON–THUR | 11AM–10PM
🗓 FRI–SAT | 11AM–11PM
🗓 SUN | 11AM–9PM
📍11506 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 124, Austin, TX 78758
Offering a little pizzazz to typical Italian food is Mia Italian Tapas Bar, another incredible option at Domain Northside. As the only locally-owned Italian restaurant combining tapas, hand made pasta, classic cocktails, grilled pizzas, and warm hospitality, this spot is an absolute must for anyone finding themselves in North Austin.
Not only is there a unique mixture of tasty foods and drinks, but the interior of the restaurant is extremely stylish, making it the perfect spot for a casual hangout!
Hours & Location
🗓 MON & TUE | 4PM–9PM
🗓 WED & THUR | 4PM–10PM
🗓 FRI | 1PM–11PM
🗓 SAT | 12PM–11PM
🗓 SUN | 12PM–8PM
📍11420 Rock Rose Ave Suite 120, Austin, TX 78758
Andiamo means “let’s go” in Italian, so call up your friends and say “let’s go” to Andiamo Ristorante! This restaurant is located in a neighborhood setting and features locally sourced pasta, salads, and fish and meat dishes paired with Italian wines. Each dish boasts the freshest ingredients and is inspired by traditional family recipes!
Whether you stop in for a date or an evening out with your friends or book a private dining room for a party, business meeting, rehearsal dinner, or holiday gathering, Andiamo Ristorante does it all! Pick from dishes like Salsiccia della casa, Involtini di Melanzane, Ravioli al Funghi, and Filetto alla Griglia and feel yourself dreaming of Italy!
Hours & Location
🗓 MON–SAT | 5PM–9PM
📍2521 Rutland Dr #325, Austin, TX 78758
The Backspace is your ticket to tasty Neapolitan pies cooked in a wood-fired oven! This essential Austin pizzeria is the second location of a downtown original and city favorite. Featuring thin-crust pies, pasta, paninis, salads, appetizers, wine, and beer, this spot has everything you need for a tasty Italian meal.
This hip spot seats just 30 diners, half at tables and the rest around the convivial bar, offering an intimate feel for guests. In the center of the restaurant is a Forni Cirigliano wood-fired pizza oven that you can’t find anywhere else in Austin!
Hours & Location
🗓 Every Day | 4M–9PM
📍 1745 W Anderson Ln Ste 600, Austin, TX 78757
This Napa-style wine-bar chain is one of our favorite Italian restaurants in North Austin. Located in The Domain, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar sits in a gorgeous park-like setting, so you’ll definitely want to enjoy your food outside.
Speaking of food, here you can find lots of tasty options of New American fare, stone-fired pizzas, and cheese plates. Pair these with one of the restaurant’s 300 wine selections, kick back, and relax! Be sure to also stop in for happy hour, Sunday brunch, pizza Monday, and champagne Thursday for deals that will make your meal even more affordable (and that much more delicious!)
Hours & Location
🗓 MON–THUR | 3PM–9:30PM
🗓 FRI | 3PM–10:30PM
🗓 SAT | 12PM–10:30PM
🗓 SUN | 11AM–9:30PM
📍11410 Century Oaks Terrace #104, Austin, TX 78758
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