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Italian•Downtown•$$$$
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria is a italian restaurant pick in Downtown in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktailhidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 228 reviews
Downtown · Austin
Best Italian Restaurants in Downtown
The highest-rated italian spots in Downtown, Austin — sorted by Google rating and curated by TastyPals.
3 restaurantsAvg rating 8.9Updated June 2026
Top Italian picks in Downtown
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Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
#1 pick
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
Italian | Downtown | $$$$
9.2 from 228 Google reviews.
Sammie's
#2 pick
Sammie's
Italian | Downtown | $$$$
8.8 from 698 Google reviews.
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria
#3 pick
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria
Italian | Downtown | $$
8.6 from 1,032 Google reviews.
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Italian•Downtown•$$$$
Sammie's
Sammie's is a italian restaurant pick in Downtown in Austin when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.8
Based on 698 reviews
3
Italian•Downtown•$$
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria is a italian restaurant restaurant in Downtown in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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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