Booked way in advance for my partner's birthday dinner and wow.....this place completely exceeded our expectations! From being given a birthday card signed by the whole staff, to the candles on the dessert and the complimentary post-meal champagne, they went above and beyond to make him feel special. Our waitress was phenomenal. So knowledgeable in providing food and wine recommendations and also just extremely personable. Made our experience just that much better! The food was a 10/10. Our waitress recommended the smoked trout starter, as it was fairly new to the menu, and it blew me away. I could've eaten just four more plates of it. Definitely the best cooked fish I've ever had. Other dishes were the bone marrow, risotto, beef carpaccio, and for the pasta - rigatoni and agnolotti. All were outstanding. The only thing I wouldn't order again is the bone marrow, but that's just a personal thing with the texture. The tiramisu was the best I've tried. The crumbled amaretto cookie on top added a unique crunch, and the overall flavor was outstanding. Can't recommend more for a special occasion! read more

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This is a wood fire Italian restaurant downtown with limited street parking. The restaurant itself is very nice - it has two stories with a stairwell built in the middle and lots of wood and stone interiors. I booked my reservation 3 months in advance, but they were very flexible when I had to make a change the day of to push my reservation back an hour. Just leave a message on their phone and they get back to you very quickly. Service - was okay, I felt like everyone we interacted with was a bit tired or cold to us, and made me feel like we didn't really belong. Their attention to detail was not great. Crispy Italian Bread ($4) - this was fantastic, it was super soft and the crust was very crispy. It was covered in garlic, basil, green onions, and hard to resist. Definitely get this as it's such a good deal. Wood roasted beef bone marrow ($24) - there was very little bone marrow, maybe 3 small spoonfuls. I'm not an experienced bone marrow eater but it just seemed pretentious and overpriced. The flavor was good but at $24 I would absolutely pass on this. It came with two pieces of the same garlic bread but we were already full up on bread. Taglioni with fresh blue crab ($42) - the flavor was very good, lemony, tangy, but I thought it was kind of gross that it was sitting in like 2 cups of olive oil. Just a very oily dish. I ate about half so it is a massive plate and you will definitely have left overs. Spaghetti Alla Chitarra with wood roasted meatballs ($28) - this is a standard red sauce with meatballs. It was good but not the most unique dish. Again huge portions, you could easily share this with 2 people. For our anniversary, they let us pick out a dessert free of charge which is very nice. We picked the Hot Apple Crostata (normally $12) - easily shareable amongst 2 or 3 people. It was a perfect blend of hot and cold, sweet and tangy. Overall, this is an old school Italian place good for special occasions. There was some hits and misses but at such an expensive price tag, I probably would not come back. read more

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The best Italian restaurant in Austin. Whether you get the pasta or steak, you won't regret it. Outstanding.

Get a reservation way in advance, it's worth it. Incredible service, beautiful ambiance and the food is absolutely delicious. We had a group of 5 women celebrating various life events and we felt so special and cared for. Waiter Jason is top tier. I had the seafood pasta and omg so good. I could have licked the bowl. For me, making Italian food special takes an effort and Red Ash delivers!!! read more

Red Ash - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place hits on all levels. Worth the Splurge. Lock in reservations early! Try that country Garlic Bread. read more

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4.25/5. A three month advance reservation for a 6pm on a Tuesday to sit at a high top table is a little sus, but it never disappoints. All of our dishes were cooked perfectly. The pasta was fresh and tasty. I don't understand the pricing on the bread. It says $4 pp, but then we got 2 orders for 4 people, 8 total slices included and it was $8. They did provide a birthday tiramisu on the house which was epic! read more

We were a party of 3 (Siblings) when we were there on Monday the 21st and the restaurant was packed even if we were there for late dinner. Woohoo! No wonder the food was simply the best! The presentation was good and super delicious! I loved the garlic bread and the Tomatoes were so attractively presented and appetizing with the burrata. Ohh... i am still imagining it really. I loved the broccolini as well and most of all because I am a Steak Girl, the filet Steak was perfectly cooked, tender yet al dente and juicy. OMG! I was speechless with yummy joy of everything we ordered. However, as my Baby Doc Sis was going to pay, we noticed we were charged with 2 desserts instead of one. They charged us for Tiramisu that we did not order but I hoped it was an honest mistake, which we had it corrected. I wanted to give it 5 but it would have been better if the noise was not too loud. I posted videos so I won't forget the food that we had. I would still go back for the food. https://youtube.com/shorts/_DQUCPm-FMQ?si=MmlCm-rkVWscmYau https://youtube.com/shorts/rGlzbY9FuOY?si=DRe_5gKm6hG-E5WC read more

Sat at the "kitchen bar" which was nice so that we could watch the chefs prepare the meals. The octopus and bone marrow apps were 10/10 - arguably best octopus I've had in a while. The pasta was a little underwhelming compared to the appetizers but service, food, and drinks were great. I'd be happy to come back and try one of the steaks (as recommended by fellow foodie) read more

Another great meal at Red Ash. We spent Halloween at Red Ash and I regret nothing. Was it spooky? no. Was the atmosphere chilling? Also no, although the bartenders were pretty busy and didn't have a ton of time to chat. We loaded up on apps, because there were just too many options: meatballs, Italian bread, and octopus a la plancha. The octopus was much, much better than I was expecting, with a wonderfully meaty texture. Not the best I've ever had, but certainly the best in Austin. We then split orders of agnolotti and capelletti. Pro tip: Nearly all of the pasta can be ordered as a 1/2 order. I'd recommend it, as they're all pretty filling. It also gives you the opportunity to try more of the menu! We were split on the pasta, both dishes were good, but I preferred the agnolotti, while my wife loved the capelletti. A pricey meal, at a little over $100, but certainly good value for what you get...the month+ waiting list can attest to that! read more

Red Ash was great! We didn't have reservations, but we called ahead and were still able to get seated at the bar. The bar service was great, and they were very attentive to refilling our drinks and taking plates out of the way. The ambiance was also lovely. There was dim lighting, and the restaurant was full of lively chatter. We ordered the 10oz filet topped with crab and cheese fondue and the seafood pasta, along with the garlic bread for an appetizer and the white peach sorbet and chocolate molten cake with ice cream for dessert. The filet was great. It was one of the most tender steaks I've ever had, but it lacked a bit of flavor and seasoning. The crab and cheese fondue was overpowering to the flavor of the steak, and I would recommend ordering the steak without it. The garlic bread was fresh and crispy, and the garlic spread was delicious. I would recommend ordering that as an appetizer. The pieces are big, and the pricing is per piece. The seafood pasta was great as well. It had a spicy marinara sauce and had lots of seafood. For dessert, the white peach sorbet is cheap, but nothing to write home about. It has chunks of white peach within it which is pleasant, but it has a strange flavor. I would not order it again. The chocolate molten cake was a standout. It had peanut butter and chocolate in the middle, and I enjoyed that the ice cream was placed on the side to avoid it melting. It tasted slightly of coconut and was a nice and refreshing contrast to the heaviness of the cake. Together, they were a delicious combo. If I were to go back, I would get the bread, cake, and steak again. The bone marrow also looked delicious, so that's on my list to try next visit. 10/10 recommend for a nice date night or a night out with friends. It is also a great spot to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or special occasion. I will be back. read more

Getting a reservation here isn't the easiest, so I made a reservation well ahead of my birthday knowing that I wanted to come here to celebrate. Unfortunately I got really sick right before my birthday and needed to cancel. Fortunately I could find a bar seating 2 weeks after. The ambiance is romantic. Our bartender/server was very attentive and nice. My favorite dish is the burrata appetizer and the apple crostata dessert. The bread was also amazing. I thought the pollo alla diavolo entree was a bit too oily. Altho the bread that came with the dish was perfect to soak all the oil. The agnolotti pasta was pretty yummy, altho I feel it'd be better without the carrots. Unfortunately even though I marked my reservation as my birthday celebration, they didn't serve my dessert with a candle. It's kinda sad seeing the other birthday desserts that were delivered to other tables with candles. I want to come back to eat the burrata and the apple crostata again read more

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I kept hearing about Red Ash and decided to make a reservation and wait the 3 months because of the amazing things people were saying about . Let me say that it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The ambience was classy and romantic and the wood fire grill was fun to watch as the chefs cooked multiple beautiful dishes in it. The drinks and appetizers are a preview of how amazing your meal will be. We got the garlic bread and meatballs, which melted in your mouth. My husband said the filet mignon steaks were "the best he's ever had" and has since compared others to Red Ash and how they don't live up to them. We will definitely be returning. Wait the 3 months... it's SO worth it! read more

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Service was wonderful. The place was packed as expected. Green thumb was light refreshing (imo is a sweet cocktail). My mom got a blood orange marg which was not good to me but it could of been bc I was drinking my beverage first I cannot recall the exact names of dishes but we enjoyed the following App: Wood fire tomato burrata 8/10. Good basic classic Steak trimming toast 9.7/10 only complaint too salty Salad: Beet fennel salad 10/10 light refreshing not over or under dressed Chopped Italian 10/10 heavier but really crave-able Entrees 10oz steak 10/10 cooked to perfection Bishop hats 10/10 Snapper 9/10 Sweet potato's side 10/10 We sat upstairs which was so nice away from the crowd and noise read more

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We are in town for the Thanksgiving holiday. We visited Red Ash tonight with our 4 boys (ages 9 through 23 and everybody enjoyed it). The food was amazing, we got the tomahawk steak and it was probably one of the best steaks we've ever had. Crabs spaghetti was amazing, everything we ordered was amazing!! The service was on point, our waitress was amazing. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we would definitely come back when we visit Austin again. read more

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Red Ash was great! Reservations are recommended and you'll probably have to book out months in advance. You won't be disappointed. My boyfriend made a reservation back in Dec, so we waited about 2 months. It's quite lively in the restaurant with the open kitchen concept, so don't expect a quiet dinner. Our server was very attentive and timed our food perfectly. Great wine list to pair with your meal. We ordered the Bolognese, spaghetti with meatballs, wood roasted bruschetta with steak trimmings, sweet corn risotto and an espresso affogato to top it all off. Everything tasted delicious and I have to say the spaghetti and espresso affogato were my favorites of the night. We're definitely having to go back! Pro tip: if you're unable to get a reservation, I suggest ordering it for takeout. read more

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From the second we walked in the door, we were welcomed and treated with such great service. Our server was patient, helpful, and had perfect timing on knowing when to approach the table. We ordered the burrata, ceasar salad, 10oz beef filet with crab topping, and the agnolotti pasta dish. Would 10/10 recommend all of it. read more

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Come here if you get the chance!!!!!!! Everything we tried was 10/10. Perfect spot for a date night or special dinner. I didn't get any pictures of our food because it was devoured so quickly! read more

Red Ash - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Service and food is definitely worth what you pay for. I love it, dessert is also super yummy. read more

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We called and were able to score two seats at the "chef's table" which was cool but they didn't even acknowledge us or do anything amazing so not sure why it's a treat (if it is). They literally just cooked over the fire. That said, we were appreciative to get reservations. We started with one small plate, the wood roasted vine tomato's, and the house bread. Both were absolutely delicious. And filling... so it was more than enough for two people. Probably best for three to four individuals. I had the frutti de mare (seafood pasta) and my wife had the capelletti "bishop's hats" pasta. I quite enjoyed the seafood and the noodles. My wife thought her pasta was just okay. I did have a cocktail, but can't remember what is was because it was a special that day and then we ordered a Sangiovese bottle of wine that was perfect with our meal. We did get dessert (on the house because it was our anniversary) and I had the blood orange sorbet and my wife had the chocolate cake with peanut butter inside. She loved it! My sorbet was yummy as well. Pro tip: if you can't get reservations online then try calling and you might get to seat at chef's table. Especially if you are willing to have an earlier dinner. They have two - two seaters at chefs table. read more

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The day I found out they had San Danielle and Burrata, it became my favorite Italian place in Austin. Being from France, San Danielle was my absolute favorite type of ham, and it brought me so much joy to get it here. They also import it straight from Italy. Please trust me, do get that. Another small plates you shouldn't miss out on: the oven bake harbison cheese "fonduta" with shaved truffles...omg! The agnolotti piemontese style truffle ravioli is my favorite. For that reason, I haven't tried much else to be honest. But don't worry, if you go with amy pasta, you're making the right choice. I'm a small girl and I can easily get the bigger size plate and bring the last few bites home, so don't be scared, unless you're sharing tons of small plates. The cesar salad is also good if you need something fresh. The drinks aren't cheap, but their spanish G&T is delish and they have a good wine selection. Thing I don't like: how dare you make me pay 3.75 per person for bread, when I order a plate of burrata and prosciutto. That's absurd. Pro tip: - Book on open table - Show up early at 5pm and maybe get lucky to score a table or sit at the bar, it's open sitting - Do NOT miss our on the burrata and san danielle!!!! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! I don't know where to start, this place is amazing! From the friendly hostess greeting you at the front, the beautiful and welcoming atmosphere, the very experienced servers, and the god's gift to earth chefs. We were lucky to walk in without a reservation, so I highly recommend making one. Eddie was our server, and he suggested the fillet and the crab pasta..... I died...went to heaven...,came back to earth, took another bite, and died again. Everything was made to perfection. I wanted to kiss the chef. It literally doesn't get better than this.... Stop reading and book your reservation! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing..... from the appetizers to the entrees and then the desert. Fabulous... The service was top notch, our server Amanda was great even though there was a hiccup on the side dishes. The ambiance was nice, clean & pretty modern/rustic read more

It took forever to get a reservation here and even then we had to sit at the bar. Awesome food, drinks and service, but the bar seats reserved for us were awkwardly up against a column so we couldn't enjoy visiting with each other. I think if we had a table, our experience would have matched the other reviews. Everything was clean and upscale after the fire, will give it another shot if they can get us better seating. read more

Red Ash is always amazing! The food, the service, the atmosphere. We are never disappointed. Our favorites are the burrata and tomatoes, the squash blossoms, blue crab pasta, agnolotti pasta with truffles and the apple crostata! read more

MUST TRY! The food, atmosphere, service, friendliness, hygiene, and prices, super cool, super reasonable. read more

Simply Amazing! First time here from out of town and I gotta say that was one of the best Italian meals I've ever had. My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary and from the very start everything was absolutely perfect. The service, the food, the ambience I mean literally everything we ordered was perfect. We ordered a variety of dishes from bone marrow to Bolognese pasta the Caesar was good. The tiramisu was good literally speechless by how great that was highly recommended, I strongly suggest make your reservation one to three months in advance. Wow! read more

I was completely surprised that a local would recommend an "Italian" restaurant for one of the best steaks in the city and I must admit they were not wrong. This place is a hot spot so make a reservation as even the bar seating can be reserved. The service was phenomenal and food very delicious. read more

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Wow, I am impressed. We recently moved to the area and have heard many great things about this place. I made reservations that were about 2 months out and definitely worth the wait! I thought it was just over hyped, but man was I wrong! We started with the charred sweet corn risotto and the beef carpaccio for our appetizer - beef was high quality and melts in your mouth. The lemony zesty dressing adds a burst of flavor and pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine. My all time favorite food is crab, so I had to get taglioini with fresh blue crab. The crab is tender and melds seamlessly with the slight citrus tang of lemon and the rich creaminess of butter. But what truly elevates this dish is the spicy grana crumbs. They provide a delightful crunch and a subtle kick of heat, balancing the richness of the crab and the buttery sauce. The tagliolini pasta itself is cooked to perfection, offering a delicate al dente texture that complements the crab beautifully. I savored every single bite. I was so captivated by this dish that I completely forgot what my fiancé had ordered... oops. As soon as we left the restaurant, I immediately made another reservation. Highly recommend!!! read more

Red Ash - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Was in town for work conference and enjoy this cute place for dinner. It was walking distance from our hotel. Beautiful interior with downstairs and upstairs seating. Plenty of room for party groups. Very social atmosphere. Food is delicious and serving sizes are large. Suggest making reservations and get ready to smell like burning wood-fire for the rest of the night! read more

Red Ash - Spaghetti with meatballs - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The service was great. Dejan took great care of us, knew the menu really well and made great recommendations. Ask for him if you you go. The food didn't blow me away but it was certainly good. I think my expectations were too high from all the feedback I've heard about this place. We did order 5 different things to eat. It's probably just my tastebuds. Again, it's still good food, and you should go, just don't expect the best Italian food in Austin. read more

The wine list was impressive, and the cocktails were crafted with real care -- balanced and creative without being overdone

Our friends took my husband and I out to Red Ash after they raved about how good it was. I can say that it did not miss. The best Italian food I have had in a while. Not pictured was my main course, Gnocchi. The best Gnocchi i have ever had! Definitely going back and it's at the top of my list. read more

Red Ash - Espresso Martini & Wood Roasted Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This dinner was for a reservation for 8, which was made about 3 months in advance- they are usually booked this far in advance for a larger group and a "dinner time" slot. But as a two person party, you can probably get in within a month. I've heard that you might be luckier calling the restaurant instead of booking via open table. The food here was pretty outstanding, really everything we ordered was met with enthusiasm and subsequent "MMM"s! We did it right by coming as large group to sample a little bit of everything, the portions are also massive. The pastas were made perfectly. My favorites were the blue crab tagliolini and bone marrow mushroom risotto. Do NOT skip on the bread ($3.75 per person)! read more

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The vegetation dumplings are the best veg dumplings I had so far. Amazing service. The happy hour menu is excellent.

We booked our reservation around mid May & nearest reservation was July 31, so definitely a good long wait for this food. I don't think that the wait was worth the food, I feel like maybe it is a bit over hyped, the food is good trust me, but waiting that long for it kind of ruins it. The bread is good, it was a bit hard for me but the more I ate it the more I liked it, had lots of oil on it for sure. The carrots were delicious, they did taste a bit like that raw carrot flavor and it had a ricotta type sauce which gave it that extra kick. The potatoes were good, but some of them were a bit dry, maybe left cooking a bit too long. The chicken was very flavorful, juicy, had less meat than it looks but still very good. We also tried the squash blossoms in thin crisp butter, they were definitely interesting but pretty good, not sure the price was worth the small amount we got though. We also tried the tagliatelle alla bolognese, it was good but i took it home for left overs and it was much better reheated Overall very relaxing place, kitchen is out in the open, sort of a loud environment. Our waiter was ehh okay, really wish he was more attentive/welcoming and probably could've given descriptions of food considering it's a highly rated restaurant and we waited 2 months. read more

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Always amazing. MUST - the tomato's and burrata. This is my favorite thing on the menu hands down. Absolutely incredible. Meatballs as well! So juicy and truthfully the best I've ever had. Everything at red ash is good. You will not go wrong with anything in there menu. Pasta wise - gnocchi is the 1st I'd recommend then rigatoni alla campagnola Espresso martinis are delicious also! Looking forward for them to be back in business! read more

Red Ash - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was amazing! Atmosphere was alive and vibrant with the smell of delicious herbs and spices. All the dishes were extremely well put together ,constructed with your eating pleasure in mind. This is elevated Italian food --when you're in Austin definitely check this out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I had heard that Red Ash books out months in advance, so when some friends slipped into a 5pm reservation for six people, I was all in. If you have a 5pm reservation, you might want to note that they also open at that time. There was a line of people waiting outside their door until about 5 after when they unlocked the doors. They were ready for the crowd and had everyone seated quickly. The food = very rich! It's an Italian restaurant so a majority of the dishes were based with cream or butter. Just prepare to throw your calorie count out the window for this one, but it's worth it. I ordered the Frutti Di Mare and it was excellent. I would also recommend the broccolini as a side and the 10oz boneless ribeye. It was cooked a little more rare than I would have preferred, but not enough to send it back. They also have an extensive cocktail and wine list. I stuck with my favorite aperol spritz and others ordered Negronis and old fashioneds - all were enjoyed. The service was on par with the food, overall an excellent experience. read more

Red Ash - Frutti di mare - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely recommend. Obviously this is a super popular place, you'll know this if you've ever made a reservation. I took the first available time and it was 2 months out - however it's well worth the wait! There is a parking lot right across the street from the restaurant which was super convenient. The service from every single staff member was excellent and the interior of the restaurant was beautiful. And of course the food was amazing, I have been dreaming of their Papparadelle Alla Bolognese ever since I tried it! We also got the Steak Trimmings Bruschetta, Carrots and Beet Fennel salad - both great choices! If you can appreciate delicious Italian food then make a reservation now!!! I promise you will not regret it! read more

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Best tasting food. Excellent cocktails and the services were on point! I can't wait to return.