
Craft Italian fare, from wood-fired specialties to housemade pasta, plus wine in rustic-modern digs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Colorado Tower, 303 Colorado St #200, Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 379-2906
Website: http://redashgrill.com/
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The ambiance here is everything you want for a great night out: upscale and lively, yet still relaxed and welcoming. The dim lighting sets a warm and intimate mood.
We started with the octopus a la plancha and the wood-roasted bone marrow, both of which were outstanding and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, the tagliolini with fresh blue crab was delicate, rich, and perfectly balanced, while the sauteed North Pacific halibut was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The pork chop special was another standout. My friend described it as hearty, comforting, and expertly prepared.
From start to finish, the food and drinks were on point. A huge shoutout to Christina, our server, who was wonderful, super patient, kind, and attentive, making the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable from the moment we sat down. I highly recommend Red Ash for dinner or date night. It’s an easy favorite and a place I’ll absolutely be coming back to!
If price is a factor, there are plenty of other restaurants that have better value. We paid around $175 for two and booked out 3 months in advance.
The room hums with energy. Fire, movement, conversation. Yet once you sit, the table feels contained. It works as a date spot because the atmosphere adds to the moment without pulling attention away from it.
The food stood on its own. Pasta had structure and bite. Sauces stayed focused. Meat showed confidence with fire, not dependence on it. Bread, oil, seasoning—nothing treated as an afterthought. Even without great service, this would have been a strong meal.
But the service elevated it.
Our waitress was warm, present, and clearly proud of the food. She spoke about the dishes with familiarity rather than rehearsal. We later learned she had been there longer than any other server on the team, and it showed. That kind of tenure creates calm. It frees you to enjoy the meal without friction or second-guessing.
Dessert closed the night cleanly. Rich, balanced, and well-timed.
Red Ash works because everything moves in the same direction. The food earns your respect. The room holds energy. The service removes resistance. Together, it becomes memorable.
The food overall was A++. The appetizer, octopus dish was the softest I have had for ages, the main course of steak was delectable, the gnocchi life changing and the blue crab a perfect accompaniment.
The olive oil cake as a dessert was decandant. I got two cocktails which were the perfect sidekick to my food and the dessert cocktail was amazing. Overall an amazing experience which I could go gaga over.
The seafood was impossibly fresh, the pasta perfectly cooked, and the sauce was rich without being heavy. Every bite felt intentional, layered, and indulgent in the best way.
I’m honestly sad I didn’t capture my appetizer (burrata), wine (bruciato), or dessert (white peach sorbetti)…they were all gone before my brain even registered that I should take a photo That’s how good everything was.
We went for my wife’s birthday, and they was a little card on the table with the staff signatures, wishing her a Happy Bday. It was a cute touch but it set the tone for the dinner. I honestly felt relaxed because I was confident the staff was taking care of us.
Take someone you love, take someone you hate, it doesn’t matter, just GO!!!!!!! It’s so absolutely worth it.