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Il Brutto is one of the best italian restaurants in Austin for wine bar, especially if you want a strong option in East Austin.
Il Brutto is a italian restaurant in East Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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Il Brutto is a strong italian option in East Austin in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,245 Google reviews.
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For now, Il Brutto holds a 8.8 rating across 1,245 Google reviews.
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Il Brutto is a Italian restaurant located in East Austin, Austin. Il Brutto is a italian restaurant in East Austin in Austin that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
Il Brutto is best for wine bar, late night, cocktail. Il Brutto is a strong italian option in East Austin in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,245 Google reviews.
Il Brutto is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,245 reviews
Il Brutto holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,245 reviews. Il Brutto is a strong italian option in East Austin in Austin when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,245 Google reviews.
Il Brutto is located at 1601 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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