It's Italian Cucina

4.8

864 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Charming

Northern Italian Cuisine, A True Piedmont Restaurant, Martini and Wine Bar, along with an Award winning Patio (il Cortile) Comfortable and cool in Summer with misting fans, and warm in winter with heaters.
Our philosophy - is one of Cucina Italiana! We cook for you as we do for our family with “Una Passione Grande” in a polished casual atmosphere.
Our focus on the menu, includes fresh handmade pasta, seafood, meats, cheese, and desserts, along with handmade craft cocktails and award winning wine list.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(512) 482-8655
Website
https://itsitaliancucina.com/#hungry-top
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Al Fini
Catering
Contact Chef
Private party facilities
Great Venue for any occasion:Corporate Bookings, Birthdays, Weddings, Training classes, Cooking classes, Wine tasting classes, Private dining and etc...
Private party contact
Al Fini: (512) 825-9091

Location
1500 S Lamar Blvd, Ste 110, Austin, TX 78704-2949
Area
South Austin
Parking details
Free Parking on Premises. Both on North and south side of the Restaurant.
Public transit
In front of the store
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Dinner
US$95.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
A Masquerade Theme w/David Webb & Glenn Scheutz Jazz Menu Prix-Fixe 4 Course $95 per Person Add Bubble Pairings $40 per Person Tapas, Choose one Zuppa: Cheese filled tortellini Cozze: Chilled mussels Prosciutto Melone Arancini Primo, Choose one Gnocchi: Potato dumplings w/vodka sauce Fettuccine Cinghiale: w/wild boar Bolognese Fettuccine Tartufo: Truffled w/wild mushroom & shrimp Risotto Romano: w/prosciutto & peas Secondo, Choose one Vegetariano: Grilled artichoke, asparagus, broccolini, polenta Branzino: Mediterranean sea bass w/asparagus Pork Chop Ribeye: w/brandy peppercorn cream Pollo San Marzano: Grilled chicken & pancetta w/Spicy sauce Dolci, Choose one Tiramisu: A true pick me up Limoncello mascarpone cake Flourless chocolate cake

Offers

Half Prices Bottles of Wines Wednesday
Multiple dates available
Wed - 16:00 - 21:30
Half Prices Bottles of Wines from an award wining wine list for 7 years in a row. All night Wednesday
Happy Hour Tues-Fri in Bar & Patio Only 5-6:30 PM
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 17:00 - 18:30
Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30 PM Bar & Patio Seatings Only $2 off All Cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) All personal Pizzas All Beers All Wines by the glass All Craft Cocktails See Menus for details https://itsitaliancucina.com/menu_food.html#dinner

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Austin
Great for fine wines
Austin
Italian
Austin
Great for fine wines
Austin
Italian

Review summary

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At It's Italian Cucina, you'll experience "the best Italian food in town" with a romantic vibe perfect for date nights. Known for "exceptional service," the restaurant offers a varied menu featuring standout dishes like veal piccata and seafood tagliatelle. "Authentic Italian flavors" and an impressive wine list complete the delightful dining experience.

864 Reviews

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Roberto
Austin
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
"It's Italian Cucina" offers a menu full of all your desired dishes. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for a date or to dine with friends -- it has a nice "local" feel. The wait staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The wine list is varied and the cocktails are well crafted. For dessert, try the Limoncello Mascarpone.
It's Italian CucinaResponded today
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Markus
Austin
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Feast of Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. The courses and wine pairings were fabulous. Our server, Ashley, was friendly, fun, and professional. The owner, Al Fini, came by to check on us and answer questions on wine selections. Al has an outstanding wine menu with some of my Italian favorites, e.g., Amarone, Brunello di Montalcino, etc. There was even a jazz pianist. This place is a treasure, go now haha
It's Italian CucinaResponded 4 days ago
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Monika
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, superb service and great ambiance with life piano player.
It's Italian CucinaResponded 3 days ago
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Katie
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everyone at the table ordered different entrées. We all wanted to taste some different things! I really love the chicken parm. I am extremely hard to please with chicken Parm. Fo m Chris was the best dish of the evening! I would also have to add that their handmade pastas were delicious! My husband ordered a shrimp pasta, scampi dish and was not the biggest fan. It was very lemony. However, I thought it was very flavorful. I could see why he was saying that though, because the prominent flavor in the dish was lemon. We also tried calamari, polenta, and the chicken marsala. Those dishes were not the table favorites. Service was good and our waitress was patient while getting peppered with questions about the menu. I also thought the ambience was nice, inviting and comfortable. Definitely more of an intimate feel. Which I like.. I would recommend checking it out!
It's Italian CucinaResponded 6 days ago
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Sophia
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Best Italian food I've had in austin! The kitchen and wait staff go above and beyond at this place. It's small and intimate, perfect for date night or catching up with a friend. Our waitress was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive and made our experience so memorable and enjoyable. The scallops on saffron cream risotto were excellent, and their menu has some very reasonably priced bottles. Most of this dishes were $30-40 per person, but well worth. Will definitely be back and I'm telling all my friends in Austin about this gem!
It's Italian CucinaResponded 6 days ago
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Adele and Joe
VIP
Chicago
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to be there. Everyone is so great and the food is excellent
It's Italian CucinaResponded on 21 December 2024
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David
VIP
Austin
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's Italian Cucina is our favorite restaurant in Austin. The owner Al, always meets us at the door with a warm welcome and a friendly smile. Our waiter Gabe is always right there to help us in any way he can, and the food is always exceptional! And to top the evening off, there was a very accomplished pianist playing throughout the evening! It was our 46th Wedding Anniversary, and we couldn't have picked a better spot to celebrate! We highly recommend this place of true felt hospitality and friendship for all of your dining desires!
It's Italian CucinaResponded on 18 December 2024
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Brad
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing…one of my “go to” restaurants. Never disappoints. The chef is amazing and the food reflects that. Go. You won’t be disappointed.
It's Italian CucinaResponded on 17 December 2024
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Jeff
Austin
109 reviews
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of six and the Chicken Piccata was the star of the night this time... Service was outstanding and "Big Al" made for a fun evening. Also enjoyed the music...
It's Italian CucinaResponded on 13 December 2024
Our grand pleasure serving you.
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Mark
VIP
Austin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Rude host. Nice waiter. Decent food. Been there 3 times. It’s convenient but it’s a less desirable experience than I expect
It's Italian CucinaResponded on 12 December 2024
We thank you for your business.
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It's Italian Cucina offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. It's Italian Cucina also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 482-8655.

It's Italian Cucina is rated 4.8 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.