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Best Contemporary Italian Restaurants in Northwest

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A photo of North Italia – Austin restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3170)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Northwest
Booked 82 times today
The pizza, pasta, salad, and service are excellent. You can't go wrong here. If you're used to Texas-sized portions, where you can eat a full meal, or two, the next day with leftovers, this is not that; however, the portions are more than sufficient. A to-go box was needed because I wanted to make sure I had room for dessert, which was excellent as well. I would also trust your server's suggestions if it's your first time; they have never steered me wrong. The popular dishes, the pig pizza and the bolognese dish, do live up to the hype. There is nothing on the menu I would not recommend, and the vegetables are just as deliciously prepared as the meats. Enjoy!
A photo of Intero restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2132)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • East Austin
Booked 68 times today
They had a perfect 8 person high top for our group. We were celebrating 2 birthdays. Everyone raved about their entrees. We started with the focaccia bread (made in house) with a ricotta and honey dip. Their drinks were spot on, both on and off menu. Finally, our server, Amanda was great. She came by at just the right times. I can’t wait to go back!
A photo of Casa Bianca restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(298)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • East Austin
Booked 28 times today
The food and drinks were delicious and our server, Jonathan, and the bartender, Hansel, were great. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
A photo of Juliet Italian Kitchen - Arboretum restaurant
4.3
Awesome(739)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Arboretum
Booked 8 times today
We chose Juliet this time because of their participation in Austin Restaurant Weeks, wherein they donate a portion of each pair fixe meal to the Central Texas Food Bank. The menu was well thought out. We really enjoyed our appetizers (bruschetta & Caesar salad) and entrees (chicken piccata and spicy rigatoni), and the gelato to end the meal was great!
A photo of North Italia - Austin 2nd Street restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1920)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 37 times today
Amazing food and service! Topped off the weekend for our dining experience.
A photo of Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton Springs restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1284)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 47 times today
Super place for adults dining. Terrific appetizers and salads. Lovely cocktails. Entrees are varied and well executed.
A photo of Juniper restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3047)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • East Austin
Booked 42 times today
The service and food was excellent as well as the wine.
A photo of It's Italian Cucina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1054)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Bouldin Creek
Booked 6 times today
Entrees were perfect! Rigatoni and Fettuccine Nere. Apps could use some work. They were alright. Crab fingers and beef carpaccio. Dessert was lackluster as well, vita gelato. All in all though I say it was great. Can’t stop thinking about the pasta tbh.
A photo of La Traviata restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(243)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Oak Hill
Booked 32 times today
We went for our daughter’s birthday celebration dinner , and our meal was fantastic . All of our food choices were delicious , so were the cocktails and wine. Our server was very attentive and good . Wd will definitely be back again .
A photo of Tuscano Italian Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(320)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Lago Vista / Jonestown / Cedar Park
Booked 7 times today
Husband & I had a date night. We were seated at a quiet table for two. Our server Jordan R was wonderful. The 1st two appetizers we tried to order were not available. We then ordered the calamari which was good. The ceasar salad was very tasty and a nice portion size for a “small”. We could have shared it. I got the Eggplant Parmesan which I thought was cooked perfectly. It had a great crispy crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. A large portion. Husband got the Brisket Bolognese, he said it was good but nothing to rave about as others online did. We also tried the gelato stuffed cannoli for dessert. It was good but probably would choose something different next time. All in all it was a nice dinner.

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  • christinaGold
    Houston •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I can not recommend the restaurant enough. The food is amazing, the staff is superb and a great vibe. We were able to put together a dinner for 25 in the salon in one week and it looked like it was meticulously planned for months. Elle and are staff made our group's dinner the most enjoyable evening. They hand picked the menu and was a crowd pleaser. I love this spot so much. This was my second large group dinner & it surpassed everyone's expectations.
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    Juniper$$$$• Italian• East Austin
    4.8
  • Rena
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    They had a perfect 8 person high top for our group. We were celebrating 2 birthdays. Everyone raved about their entrees. We started with the focaccia bread (made in house) with a ricotta and honey dip. Their drinks were spot on, both on and off menu. Finally, our server, Amanda was great. She came by at just the right times. I can’t wait to go back!
    More info
    Intero$$$$• Italian• East Austin
    4.8
  • LauraGold
    Austin •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Super place for adults dining. Terrific appetizers and salads. Lovely cocktails. Entrees are varied and well executed.
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    Juliet Italian Kitchen - Barton Springs$$$$• Italian• Downtown
    4.4
  • PaulGold
    Austin •225 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We chose Juliet this time because of their participation in Austin Restaurant Weeks, wherein they donate a portion of each pair fixe meal to the Central Texas Food Bank. The menu was well thought out. We really enjoyed our appetizers (bruschetta & Caesar salad) and entrees (chicken piccata and spicy rigatoni), and the gelato to end the meal was great!
    More info
    Juliet Italian Kitchen - Arboretum$$$$• Italian• Arboretum
    4.3
  • NatalieGold
    Los Angeles •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Sept 2026
    The pizza, pasta, salad, and service are excellent. You can't go wrong here. If you're used to Texas-sized portions, where you can eat a full meal, or two, the next day with leftovers, this is not that; however, the portions are more than sufficient. A to-go box was needed because I wanted to make sure I had room for dessert, which was excellent as well. I would also trust your server's suggestions if it's your first time; they have never steered me wrong. The popular dishes, the pig pizza and the bolognese dish, do live up to the hype. There is nothing on the menu I would not recommend, and the vegetables are just as deliciously prepared as the meats. Enjoy!
    More info
    North Italia – Austin$$$$• Italian• Northwest
    4.5

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