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Experience the evolution of Italian dining at It’s Italian Cucina, where food and wine unite in perfect harmony. Since 2017, we’ve offered a refreshing twist on Northern Italian cuisine, creating a haven where culture, quality, and atmosphere converge. Indulge in our superb dishes, complemented by seamless service and a meticulously chosen wine selection, all within a comfortably relaxed setting. It’s Italian Cucina – an unforgettable culinary journey awaits.
Restaurant serving modern Italian cuisine, plus craft cocktails & a notable wine list.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1500 S Lamar Blvd UNIT 110, Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 482-8655
Website: https://www.itsitaliancucina.com/
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Reservations: itsitaliancucina.comopentable.com
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Reviews
Dawn Janacek
Absolutely outstanding food—truly exceptional.
The seared tuna Tonno and the beef carpaccio are completely without fault. Beautifully prepared, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care and confidence. Every bite was impressive. I was genuinely blown away and have already recommended It’s Italia Cucina to at least half a dozen people based on the food alone.
That said, the service is an area that could use some tightening up. We had to call a server over multiple times just to confirm that our requests were heard, and it wasn’t always clear who our actual server was, as different people kept popping in and out throughout the meal. Nothing rude—just disorganized and a bit distracting from an otherwise excellent dining experience.
The kitchen is clearly doing something very right. With more consistency and clarity on the service side, this place would be truly stellar. I will absolutely be back, and I sincerely hope the front-of-house experience catches up to the level of the food.
… moreThe seared tuna Tonno and the beef carpaccio are completely without fault. Beautifully prepared, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care and confidence. Every bite was impressive. I was genuinely blown away and have already recommended It’s Italia Cucina to at least half a dozen people based on the food alone.
That said, the service is an area that could use some tightening up. We had to call a server over multiple times just to confirm that our requests were heard, and it wasn’t always clear who our actual server was, as different people kept popping in and out throughout the meal. Nothing rude—just disorganized and a bit distracting from an otherwise excellent dining experience.
The kitchen is clearly doing something very right. With more consistency and clarity on the service side, this place would be truly stellar. I will absolutely be back, and I sincerely hope the front-of-house experience catches up to the level of the food.
Ashwin V
Writing this while it’s still fresh in my mind—what an incredible meal. We came for the prix-fixe, four-course Valentine’s Day dinner and were genuinely blown away.
To start, the arancini were exquisite, paired with a perfectly balanced marinara. 9/10.
The prosciutto appetizer with aged balsamic was very good as well—7/10.
The risotto with peas and prosciutto was my standout of the night. Rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. 10/10.
The fettuccini was excellent—9/10.
The pollo (I can’t recall the full name) reminded me of a beautifully executed Pollo Milanese, served with an outstanding side of polenta. 9/10.
And the limoncello cake was the perfect finish—bright, flavorful, and a definite 10/10.
It’s rare for me to rate so many dishes this highly, and my wife felt the same. We honestly didn’t expect it to be this good.
We’ll definitely be back to explore the à la carte menu.
PS: Our reservation was at 9 PM on Valentine’s weekend, so I completely understand the circumstances—but the 30-minute wait between clearing the appetizer plates and serving the primi course felt a bit long.
That said, service overall was excellent.
… moreTo start, the arancini were exquisite, paired with a perfectly balanced marinara. 9/10.
The prosciutto appetizer with aged balsamic was very good as well—7/10.
The risotto with peas and prosciutto was my standout of the night. Rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. 10/10.
The fettuccini was excellent—9/10.
The pollo (I can’t recall the full name) reminded me of a beautifully executed Pollo Milanese, served with an outstanding side of polenta. 9/10.
And the limoncello cake was the perfect finish—bright, flavorful, and a definite 10/10.
It’s rare for me to rate so many dishes this highly, and my wife felt the same. We honestly didn’t expect it to be this good.
We’ll definitely be back to explore the à la carte menu.
PS: Our reservation was at 9 PM on Valentine’s weekend, so I completely understand the circumstances—but the 30-minute wait between clearing the appetizer plates and serving the primi course felt a bit long.
That said, service overall was excellent.
Monty Shaddy
Any reason to eat here works for me. The owner Al is friendly and they have great specials and the food…forget about it. Just like none used to make. You will love it.
… moreCassandra Clemons
OMG! Where have you been? I had no idea this restaurant existed. The food was amazing, service great. Wine list great. I will be back often. I had arancini, salmon with spaghetti, limincello mascarpone cake with Carmel drizzle. Topped off with a yummy cappuccino. Can’t wait to try new items from the menu!
… moreEdison Chacon
The ambience of this restaurant is beautiful and very inviting, and the service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and professional. The staff was also properly dressed and well presented, which added to the overall positive impression.
However, the food unfortunately did not match the quality of the space or the service. In my opinion, there is room for improvement. The pasta did not taste fresh and lacked flavor, and the calamari was overly oily with a gummy texture rather than being light and crispy.
One additional observation: while the staff looked very professional, the manager or owner was wearing sneakers that did not appear clean, which did not align with the otherwise polished and upscale presentation of the restaurant.
Overall, it’s a very nice place with great potential, but improvements in food quality and consistency in professional presentation would greatly enhance the experience.
… moreHowever, the food unfortunately did not match the quality of the space or the service. In my opinion, there is room for improvement. The pasta did not taste fresh and lacked flavor, and the calamari was overly oily with a gummy texture rather than being light and crispy.
One additional observation: while the staff looked very professional, the manager or owner was wearing sneakers that did not appear clean, which did not align with the otherwise polished and upscale presentation of the restaurant.
Overall, it’s a very nice place with great potential, but improvements in food quality and consistency in professional presentation would greatly enhance the experience.
lv vl
We came here for new years and expected to have a show of some sort as to what we read there would be but restaurant was pretty dead for the eve and seemed like only the staff was therre to celebrate the 12oclock with prefixed meals and table reservation we thought we are coming to have a fun time but at close to midnight we were only there. And went next door to pizzeria. Anyways the service by Julia was great. We were given complimentary champagne at midnight thanks for that. But overall expectancy to what actully happened was weak and therefore cant rate a 5
… moreJoseph Macrini
I love this restaurant. Staff is amazing and love the owner!
Salmon is 5/5
Chicken Piccata is 4/5.
Cesar Salad is 4/5.
Ambiance and service is 5/5.
… moreSalmon is 5/5
Chicken Piccata is 4/5.
Cesar Salad is 4/5.
Ambiance and service is 5/5.
Larissa Ramirez
Service was awesome! It was my first time here and the waiter walked up through the menu, shared the chefs specials that day aswell.
For an app we got the aranchini super yummy, and the tomato sauce YUM.
For dinner my husband got the chicken parm, he said it was good but the spaghetti was a lil too Al dente for his taste.
I got the vegetable Alfredo with grilled chicken added. Loved it!
I would definitely come again and try the prefixed menu!
… moreFor an app we got the aranchini super yummy, and the tomato sauce YUM.
For dinner my husband got the chicken parm, he said it was good but the spaghetti was a lil too Al dente for his taste.
I got the vegetable Alfredo with grilled chicken added. Loved it!
I would definitely come again and try the prefixed menu!
Paul Phelps
Absolutely delicious Italian dishes. Top-of-the-foodchain service. Great decor. Fantastic experience. Highly recommend the lamb chop appetizers and saving room for dessert. Our party raved about the lamb daily special so ask in case it’s available.
Looking forward to returning!
… moreLooking forward to returning!
Mary McLennan
I’ve been a fan of It’s Italian Cucina since they first started as a small shop on E. 7th nearly a decade ago. Through frequenting It’s Italian over the years, I’ve gotten to know both Al and Sharabella on a personal level. Sharabella’s beautiful artwork is all over the walls, and Al has created a welcoming and fun atmosphere.
What I love most about It’s Italian is the food. I’m a vegetarian, and Al and his team are always willing to accommodate my dietary restrictions. The wine selection is top notch, and I love that they have cocktails and non-alcoholic options on the menu.
I live in Seattle now, and I cannot find an Italian spot that comes close to It’s Italian. When I go back to Austin, It’s Italian will be one of the first stops.
… moreWhat I love most about It’s Italian is the food. I’m a vegetarian, and Al and his team are always willing to accommodate my dietary restrictions. The wine selection is top notch, and I love that they have cocktails and non-alcoholic options on the menu.
I live in Seattle now, and I cannot find an Italian spot that comes close to It’s Italian. When I go back to Austin, It’s Italian will be one of the first stops.