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Italian•Downtown•$$$$
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
Chef Leo Spizzirri isn't the kind of pizza guy who moved to Texas and figured out how to make margheritas.
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9.2
Based on 228 reviews
Downtown · Austin
Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown
The highest-rated italian spots in Downtown, Austin — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.
3 restaurantsAvg rating 8.9Updated July 2026
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Italian•Downtown•$$$$
Sammie's
Sammie's suits a night out in Downtown when you want italian that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
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8.8
Based on 698 reviews
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Italian•Downtown•$$
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria is an easy italian option in Downtown in Austin to suggest without needing a long explanation.
wine barcocktail
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8.6
Based on 1032 reviews
Common questions
What are the best italian restaurants in Downtown?
The top italian restaurants in Downtown, Austin include Moderna Bar & Pizzeria, Sammie's, Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings and editorial judgment.
How many italian restaurants are in Downtown?
TastyPals currently tracks 3 italian restaurants in Downtown, Austin.
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