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I loved the lobster tails, scampi style & thought the pasta was a wonderful accompaniment. Also the chopped salad was crisp & had the perfect amount of salad dressing. The only downer was the red fish crudo. The main flavor was an overwhelming lime taste. It would've been much better in a "tears of the tiger" sauce or with some wasabi to make it more sushi-like. Serving it with crackers would help also and the avocados were unsalted. I've tried almost the whole Red Ash menu - the crudo is my least favorite dish. Try any of the other appetizers instead!

I'm a regular here so I'll be brief. Chef/proprietor Gianfranco makes a great menu of dinner dishes based on the best ingredients available. His pizza dough and bread dough are first rate, in my opinion the best bread in Austin. Pizzas are the standards along creative pies. The wine vault is unique, with Italian standards but also from countries East of Italy, some superb. The staff is attentive. My favorite Italian in town.

Outstanding and special flavors that I have never tasted anywhere else; definitely my top Mediterranean pick in Austin!

The staff was very welcoming, and the food was absolutely exceptional