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We arrived right at 5, when they open. Gosh, it was so delicious. I’ll remember that meal for awhile. I took my dad here for Fathers Day, and he turns 79 on Tuesday.
* Dad and I ordered a glass of Sangria, with lemon, basil and cucumber. Nice pallet cleanser.
* We also had the stuffed mushrooms - the truffle tastes great. They’re nice and creamy with a bread crumb crunch.
* We each had a Caesar salad with anchovies - gobbled THAT down.
* A wild complementary plate appeared from the kitchen with cubes of watermelon, drizzled in balsamic vinegar, topped with a mint leaf and sprinkled in rock salt. Yummy.
* Then we both ordered the seafood risotto, which came with a fun-to-tear fresh spongey bread. The poor little baby octopus were tender and delicious. �
* For dessert, we ordered some kinda chocolate mousse thing in a chocolate shell. This is dad’s favorite dish and it’s the reason why he wanted to eat at Asti. It’s a smooth and lovely dark chocolate. It was late in the day, so we didn’t order it, but espresso goes perfectly with this dish.
The staff were great. We got a table promptly. Everyone was nice and polite. Our waters were refilled promptly. I believe it was either a chef or manager who stopped by our table near the end of the meal and asked how everything tasted. Top notch service, you guys. Rock out.
My dad is 79 now, and his health is failing. I really appreciate Asti for helping my dad and I share in great food and happy memories together.
Bonus - There’s a Pokestop there and many others nearby. You can likely hit at least two from your table.
Everything about this place is top-notch. Their classic dishes (carbonara, capellini, rigatoni, linguine) are some of the best pasta I've had in Austin (well, almost anywhere). Their strength lies in their simplicity and their quality. The calamari is INSANE. It's the best I've ever eaten. I could eat an entire bowl of it myself. The caesar salad is spectacular. It's zesty, tangy, rich. There is not one thing I would change here. It's a favorite lunch spot of ours. And Justin is a fantastic waiter! Maybe we'll see you there one Friday afternoon??? Judging by all the regulars this place has (including me), it MUST be doing something right!!!
In town for business and decided to try Asti Trattoria for dinner on a week day. I made the reservation for 7 PM. When we arrived, we were greeted and seated immediately. The place seemed to have a musky smell. It seemed the air was not working to its full capacity. Next to the funky smell, everything else was very good. Our waiter was very attentive to all our needs and requests. Now the best part...the food. On point all around. Calamari was fried perfectly. The linguine with clam was prepared el dente. I had the seafood risotto. Risotto , clams, and the squid were cooked very well, but the shrimp was slightly overcooked. Overall, it was a very good Italian meal.
Fantastic, romantic dinner with freshly made pasta. I appreciate the 'smaller' menu because it means the chef can focus on the quality of the offered dishes.
We can taste the difference.
Great wine selection as well.
A hidden gem!!! The only real Carbonara and Amatriciana in Austin… maybe in all of Texas!! all ingredients are the real deal. The pasta, made here. Real Guanciale!!!! Not bacon! I am telling you. It’s the real deal like in Rome! The service is excellent!! Super personal experience… the place is super cool, like an old diner. The chef… super cool guy. I don’t get excited about restaurants in Austin… I am about this place.
We’ve been eating here for years! Honestly when the original owner sold the restaurant I wondered if things might change. Gladly, everything is just as wonderful! Jennifer was our server recently, and her professionalism, wit and charm added so much to our evening. The atmosphere is always so welcoming, but great service and ambiance can only go so far if the meal is average. Alas, our meal was outstanding. We started with the mussels, then we both ordered seafood entrees. Everything was stellar! Jennifer offered two samples of white wine to pair with our meal, which was a lovely gesture, as well as the complimentary biscotti after our meal. We had no room for dessert. Asti is an Austin institution. I’ve lived here since 1981. Cheers to many, many more years of success! 🙏🏽
I can't say enough good things about this place. To start the wait staff is very inviting and polite. The food was amazing. My 2 year old is a picky eater, and he loved all the food. Even the area is super inviting. I definitely put my stamp of approval.
Friendly and prompt service. Food is priced on the higher end but it is worth it. The carbonara was perfect. I haven’t had been looking for good carbonara and was happy I found a place.The house made noodles was perfect. Overall great atmosphere and great food. The focaccia was airy and fresh. Everything we had was really good.
This is an Italian-style restaurant, where you can enjoy a short but very substantial and delicious menu. I recommend it, however the smell of the room was not to my liking, which made the stay in the place a little uncomfortable. We had a great time and the service was excellent.
ASTI is one of Austin's amazing restaurants. The service and food are all great. We were seated at the outside patio with a heater. Very cozy and romantic 💞 This is our go to weekend date night spot!
Can't believe I waited so long to try and reluctant to post about this hidden gem! I was able to reserve a table seamlessly at the last minute, and the dining experience from start to finish was exceptional. Except for the novel Old Italia music permeating the patio. I reccommend the seasonal offerings, but the standard menu provides many stalwart options for meat and veg alike. We really enjoyed the perfectly balance and textured greenbean sala, and the pasta and beet ravioli were perfection.
We came here for dinner and had an excellent experience. Cally the hostess greeted us and was incredibly friendly and hospitable. The food was very tasty- I had the carbonara and my fiance had the lamb. Our waiter Justin suggested excellent wine pairings. We ended the night with the affogato dessert, suggested by our waiter and we were not disappointed!
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