Top Best Italian Restaurants in Lake Austin

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants Italian Bryker Woods. Chef/owner Shawn Cirkiel’s Italian gem features antipasti, pastas and entrees dictated by the seasons and served in a beautiful setting. Other highlights include family-style dinners each Sunday and weekday happy hour deals plus plenty of patio seating spread across several levels under the shade of a giant oak tree."

"Olive & June is offering a Valentine’s Day Pre-Fixe Dinner for 2 for $70 per person. Enjoy items like Slow braised Texas Short Rib, Truffle butter chicken breast, crispy potatoes, Mixed Kale Salad, and Triple chocolate mousse cake for dessert. Reservations can be made for dine-in or pre-orders/to-go for takeout."

"The tucked-away three-story Italian restaurant hides a stunning patio in Bryker Woods with a beautiful ancient oak tree, perfect for happy hour cocktails. Reservations are available."

"Slices are the easiest and cheapest way to try the New York-style pizza. Bypass the wait for the restaurant and head to the next-door takeout spot that also happens to feature some way-casual dine-in seating."

"At Home Slice, you can get large slices of piping hot New York-style pizza for $4 or less. If you don’t want to wait for a table, grab a to-go slice at More Home Slice and eat it on the curb."

"Get outside, responsibly, and don't forget to get your fill of fresh air. If you've got pizza on the mind, we're open from 11 a.m."

"This East Austin original is a modern, beautiful Italian spot focusing on contemporary fare inspired by the culinary effortlessness of Northern Italy’s cuisine and the rich flavors of Texas. Juniper’s interior design is enough to warrant a visit, but you’ll love the food and drinks that match the decor’s level of class and confidence!. The menu features traditional pastas as well as small plates and lots of vegetables, with dishes like yellowfin crudo, an herloom tomato panzanella salad with peaches, tortellini, and many more!"

"With its luxe and moody interior, thoughtful gin-focused cocktail program and artful small plates, Italian eatery Juniper is sure to earn serious brownie points with your crush. Get the full Juniper experience via the tasting menu, a 12-course introduction to the restaurant’s unique brand of Northern Italian with Texas flair.Available for dine-in, reservations and curbside pickup: toasttab.com/juniper. Justine's Brasserie."

"If the outdoor fairy garden isn’t your idea of romantic, then head to Juniper. It’s one of Austin’s most romantic and elegant restaurants. From the swanky interior to the inspired cocktails, every detail here works to set the stage for a passionate evening of romance and intrigue."

"Patrizi’s is the trailer located outside The Vortex theater off Manor Road. Open for dinner hours, the modest operation serves bowls of fresh handmade pasta like the popular carbonara—hand-pulled fettuccine, pancetta, coddled egg yolk, grana padano, gremolata and wine. Take it home or grab a picnic table.Available for dine-in, third-party delivery and takeout: https://www.patrizisorder.com/s/order"

"Patrizi’s began in the 1940s in Beaumont, Texas, and has since made its way to East Austin as a welcomed addition to the area. As a food truck outside the Vortex theater, this is the perfect spot to visit on a beautiful Austin day to enjoy some fresh air and Italian dishes!. The menu features old-school Italian dishes and housemade pasta with some pizzazz and family-centered care."

"The fun Cherrywood Italian food truck whips up some of the freshest pasta in Austin from owners Nic and Matt Patrizi. There are house and classic pasta dishes, like cacio e pepe, pomodoro, and the Great Leopold (made with basil and arugula pesto served with pumpkin seeds and crushed red chilis). Not ordering a side of meatballs would be a mistake."

"This new restaurant took over the space on Barton Springs previously occupied by Umama Mia and completely transformed it. As you come in from the parking lot (yes, it has its own parking!) you are ushered into an inviting outdoor oasis that is for the most part shaded by awnings and trees so you won’t fry in the scorching Texas sun. If you’d rather sit inside, you’ll be equally delighted by the careful attention to detail that makes the space feel refined but appealing."

"Dolce Bacio was opened one year ago by an Italian couple newly planted in Texas. Prior to leaving Italy, Francesca and Dante trained at several top gelato schools, where they learned to make high quality products from scratch. “Our goal here is to offer the same quality and tradition you find in Italy, crossed with local flavors,” Francesca explained with gusto."

"The gelato truck offers up a bunch of to-go gelato, including a good number of vegan options. To-go orders can be placed in person, over the phone, or online, and there are deliveries within a three-mile radius."

"Taverna is a warm and welcoming restaurant serving dishes from northern Italy. They specialize in crafting exquisite risottos using Carnaroli rice. On the menu, you’ll also find sea bass, bay scallops, pesto pasta, truffle oil, and prosciutto."

"Not only is the food incredible, like the Lobster Omelet and Taverna Hash, but their $2 Mimosas and Bellinis 100% also hit the spot. With a price like that you are sure to have more than just one!"

"One of the most visited attractions in Austin, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum boasts more than 45 million pages of historical documents and papers from President LBJ's lengthy career. The museum, dedicated in 1971 and refurbished in 2013, contains exhibits relating to the president's time in office, as well as important issues of the day, including the rise of the civil rights movement. Also of interest is an impressive scale replica of the Oval Office as it would have been during Johnson's presidency, and many temporary exhibits related to American history are hosted throughout the year."

"Kick off today with a trip to the most visited presidential library in the United States, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. You’re sure to be moved by the exhibit about the president’s life, and may well up with tears when you walk into the JFK assassination exhibit, or feel a sense of pride at seeing the pen LBJ used in signing the Civil Rights Act. Follow up the LBJ experience with lunch at Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ for some smoky beef brisket. If it’s not over 100 degrees, make your way to Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, which is close by."

"This facility – housed in a contemporary, ten-story, travertine-clad structure – is a virtual treasure trove of papers and memorabilia from the often flamboyant and much beloved former president's life. Exhibits include a replica of the Oval Office from LBJ's era, along with gifts of state received by him, displays from his boyhood, and a tribute to Mrs. Johnson's humanitarian and environmental works. Read more about LBJ Presidential Library →"

"This fantastic museum is geared towards helping children of all ages grow through hand-on play. Different areas throughout the building encourage different types of play like the water room gets children involved with water and how it flows, building dams and waterfalls or how it sounds as it hits different types of materials. There is also lightroom that shows children how shadows are made or the peg wall where yo7u can create your stained glass window picture with different colored plastic pegs; there is also a STEM room and outdoor play/climb area, toddler area, a store/farm area and much more."

"The Thinkery Children’s Museum is a wonderful place to spend some time with your children, watching as they learn about the world around them and how it works. Here even the youngest children will learn about creative thinking and problem solving as they make their way through science, technology, arts, math and engineering exhibits. A wide variety of fun interactive exhibits await children of all ages who can enjoy water play (bring a change of clothes), inventing and making things in the Innovators Workshop and exploring physics and motion in the Ready, Set, Roll exhibit."

"Formally known as the Austin’s Childrens Museum, the Thinkery in our opinion, is one of the best children’s museums in Texas. With tons of hands-on activities, like making your own airplane and flying it or creating music out of water, there is never a dull visit to this museum. On Austin Museum Day, Thinkery will have all of its regular displays available as well as special activities all day in Innovators’ Workshop, Spark Shop, & Kitchen Lab."

"Who needs a boring history museum when you could experience a living history museum?. At Pioneer Farms, the volunteers wear high-buttoned dresses and top hats as they take you through guided tours of farms and villages from the 1800s. You can pet animals, listen to stories and ride in horse-drawn buggies as you learn all about Texas history."

"Pioneer Farms is a living history museum offering workshops and programs for both students and adults. Step back in time and experience Texas history while you explore six themed historic areas. Some of the workshops available are blacksmithing, woodworking, knitting/quilting, candlemaking, soapmaking, and cheese making."

"Probably Austin’s most beloved park, Zilker Park is famous for the huge "Rock Island" and “Great Lawn” that hosts everything from the Kite Festival to ACL Music Festival. With room for literally hundreds of pick-up soccer games, off-leash dogs and people lounging on blankets, Zilker is the heart of Austin. This park is great for: Straight-up relaxing or participating in outdoor activities."

"The gem of Austin’s parks system, Zilker Park is 350 acres of forested areas, open spaces and trails. If you’re bringing a dog with you, head to the 46-acre Great Lawn near the western edge of the park along the MoPac highway. You and your dog may have to share the space with soccer players, picnickers and Frisbee hurlers."

": How about exploring the sights of Austin, just the two of you?. This informative and fun private open pedicab tour of Austin is romantic to boot. It’ll take you around Austin’s best sights and that too at the pace you like."

"The Wildflower Center is a wonderful place to visit any time of year, but the season when its namesake flowers are abloom is pretty special. Founded in 1982 by Lady Bird Johnson and Helen Hayes with the mission of conserving native plants, creating sustainable landscapes, and conserve resources, it features nine acres of gardens, a 16-acre arboretum, a large and impressive rainwater collection system, 800 species of native plants, and landscapes that, as its website notes, “support a vast web of life, and have recorded more than 143 species of birds, 15 species of mammals, and 1,800 species of insects.”. View this post on Instagram"

"The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is great for exploring the beautiful flora and fauna native to the Lone Star State. It also offers family programs that allow children to get hands-on experience with gardening. Take your toddlers to Sprouts, an ongoing preschool program that leads you through its Family Garden, with each week focusing on a specific theme, such as “insect investigation.” For older kids, it provides free magnifying glasses, books, binoculars and more to enhance the possibilities of discovery."

"Lady Bird Johnson’s Wildflower Center is the home to sustainable, native plant gardens and education, conservation, research and consulting programs. The Wildflower Center is always blooming with plants that are in season. 4801 La Crosse Ave, wildflower.org"

"Their “Core Four” brews — Pearl-Snap, Peacemaker, Fire Eagle, and Flavor Country— are well-known to anyone who knows anything about local beer. They also boast an impressive rotation of seasonals, like their citrusy and hoppy Bloodwork Orange IPA, and the beloved Sputnik. This Russian Imperial Coffee Oatmeal Stout is only available in December and January, and it gets its very own release party every winter."

"The North Burnet brewery is one of Austin’s iconic ones, and it’s one of the city’s more fun ones. The taproom is expansive, with plenty of alfresco seating perfect for drinking its core beers (the Pearl Snap is a great one) as well as exclusive and seasonal offerings. There’s also its own food truck, the Can-Tina, serving up burgers and tacos, with meat and vegetarian options."

"They are also only selling beers in cans or cups, but not glasses. Additionally, their food truck is closed for right now and they are credit card only. LocationNorth Austin (Domain area)"

"As long as we’re in East Austin, here’s one more for you to check off your list!. Blue Owl Brewing has grown their loyal clientele by, impressively, only brewing kettle sours."

"Many breweries have chosen to lean into the current craze for hops and bitterness. But Blue Owl Brewing on E. Cesar Chavez has dedicated their craft to the sour beer styles."

"Spirit Animals Will flock to this sour house To give a big hoot #vandayum"

"Sample small-batch beers like an American lager or English brown ale at Central Machine Works brewery and beer hall, housed in a former 1940s machine shop. Share a pizza in the convivial beer garden while you groove to live music.Limited in-person reservations available"

"Bar Food , Burgers ,  Pizza"

"Central Machine Works is a microbrewery beer hall & pub grub menu in a spacious converted machine works with anoutdoor area great for the whole fam to enjoy!"