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Andiamo Ristorante

2521 Rutland Dr Ste 325

Austin, TX 78758
(512) 719-3377
andiamoitaliano.com

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Excellent food and very inviting. You really feel like you are part of family...

Excellent food and very inviting. You really feel like you are part of family

Posted by Joe M on July 07, 2007

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Andiamo Ristorante delights in serving fine northern Italian food to its patrons. It captures the Italian hospitality by making you feel welcome with the best Italian service and food in Austin, TX. This restaurant was the winner of the 2005 Critics Most Charismatic Restaurateurs and the 2005 Critics Best Cauliflower Soup and Octopus Salad.

Fine Northern Italian Restaurant

* Italian cuisines
* Open ... more

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008

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The classic fare is delectable, making this one of the top Italian restaurants in the area. Outstanding options at the restaurant at Burnet Road and Rutland Drive include sautéed calamari over soft polenta, veal-stuffed ravioli in a mushroom sauce, fennel salad with white truffle oil, shrimp filled with crab and wrapped with prosciutto and veal Sorrentina with eggplant and fontina cheese.

Posted by austin360 on April 27, 2007

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Laid back setting walks the line between casual and fine dining.

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008

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The lunch menu, available on week days only, offers smaller portions and a few items not on the dinner menu.

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008

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Ask about daily specials.

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008

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In Short Andiamo walks the line between casual and fine dining. The strip-mall setting implies a laid-back environment, but crisp table linens, well-dressed staff and meal presentation imitate more formal restaurants. The menu doesn't offer expected dishes, but rather entrees like veal scaloppine and prosciutto-wrapped and crabmeat-stuffed shrimp, which exemplify Andiamo's northern Italian ... more

Posted by Citysearch on January 23, 2008, (Edited June 15, 2006)

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Strip center restaurant with ugley decor

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We were disappointed with the service, seating (we were seated in direct line of site to the kitchen door, even though there were only two tables in the entire restuarant.) and mediocre food. We would rather not go back, if our friends don't make us go back! Please, no!

Pros

+ I didn't get sick.

Cons

- Poor value for the dining experience.

Posted by Citysearch user on August 02, 2008

Flawed service

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Good food - flawed service.
We have been to Andiamo 3 times.
-The first time I was served the wrong dish.
-The second time, the bill listed a more expensive wine than what we had ordered.
- The third time the bill listed the correct wine at a much higher price than indicated on the menu.
Sorry, but while the food is good, the substandard service made us decide never to go there again.

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+ good ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on April 19, 2008

Austin's Best Kept Elegant Dining Secret

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This has got to be Austin's best kept secret restaurant. While it looks like nothing from the outside, inside it is the perfectly elegant small formal dining restaurant. We went on Valentine's Night and the dining area was never more than 3/4 full, the service was attentive and never rushed.

We had a fixed menu but the risotto, beef, red pepper soup, salad, lamb, and veal were all spot on fabulous ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on February 15, 2008

Best experience ever

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Oh my God, is the right word for this best keep secret restaurant in town.
Don't be scared of the location, once you will get in, and try their food, you feel like in Italy.What else can I say??
Good Job!

Posted by Citysearch user on December 26, 2007

VERY SLOW & TASTELESS

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I went to Andiamo this past weekend the food tasteless and it took more than an hour to get our food. I'm a regular at Andiamo but I really the place is going down. I don't think Andiamo is a 4 star restaurant? maybe one! Please get a better service & a good chef.

Pros

+ good parking

Cons

- very very very slow

Posted by Citysearch user on November 29, 2007

Excellent Italian Food

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My boyfriend and I went to Andiamo a few months ago and had an excellent experience. The service was superb as our server was very attentive. Everything from the appetizer to dessert was very good. Don't let the strip mall location fool you, this place is top notch.

Pros

+ Service, Parking, Food

Posted by Citysearch user on October 28, 2007

A "Keeper" if you like Italian!

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I liked the quiet environment of Andiamo's -very relaxing. We arrived early but by the time dinner was served it was filling up and we were still able to enjoy conversation at the table, unlike many other restaurants where the noise is a disruption. On this evening there was live music and totally Italian appropriate as well as soothing. Our waiter answered all our questions about the menu and ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on October 09, 2007

Andiamo's -- Great

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Tour of Italy Cuisine --- Brilliant Concept --

Andiamo's is one of the favorite Italian resturant's of myself and my wife. We have alway's found the service to be impeccable and the wait staff extremely knowledgeable and help in describing the various dishes. I have some minor allergies and they are not only knowledgeable of the various entree's ingredients, but will work with the chef to accommdate ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on October 08, 2007

Ambiance is perfect for a date

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My friend and I completely enjoyed haveing diner at your restaurant. The service was great and the service was perfect. Thanks!

Posted by lfcaustin on September 10, 2007

Molto Bene!

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Having lived in Italy and then in NYC for the last few years I've gotten used to (and even picky!) about Italian food. Andiamo is the first restaurant in Austin (we've lived here a year) that has "wowed" me with its authenticity, thoughtful menu, and classic but casual ambiance. This little gem is tucked away in the unlikely confines of a strip mall....but don't let the location fool you! The minute ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on August 30, 2007

Wonderful

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Not much to say besides high praise for my first visit. I went with my girlfriend, who has been looking high and low for authentic Italian food in the area. Needless to say, the search is over. Our waiter was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and courteous. The food was amazing. We will no doubt pass up The Domain to make return visits here. I hope enough people do the same to keep Andiamo around.

Posted by bdush18 on August 08, 2007

Andiamo Ristorante

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We have recently discovered a refreshingly pleasant Italian dining experience here in Austin, TX. So much so that we have repeatedly returned for more. It is at the Andiamo Ristorante , 2521 Rutland Drive #325 Burnet Road, Ph (512) 719-3377

To begin with there is the quiet ambiance that lends itself, refreshingly, to quiet conversation, and no shell shock from shouting, banging of china, pots& pans ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on May 26, 2007

What is going on- Andiamo? Correction, date NOV 2007

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Went to eat to Andiamos on Friday night and it took more than hour and half to receive my food.
Place wasn't busy and the food not only came out late but cold and tasteless. So why this place is so different now? Something has changed definitely.
I don't think , I'll have Andiamo in my fav list anymore, sorry.

Posted by Citysearch user on May 21, 2007

Fine Italian Fare

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I usually go to Andiamo for lunch when I want to take clients to a restaurant that serves excellent food, is quiet enough for a business conversation, and where the service is prompt and efficient. I recently went there for dinner with my husband and some friends and family members. I hadnt been there in the evening for a while. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that the special of the day was Seafood ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on May 21, 2007

Competent if cliched tourist Italian, service still erratic

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I've been to northern Italy many times and have a pretty good idea of what the cuisine is supposed to be about. To me, Andiamo seems most like an Italian restaurant catering mainly to foreign tourists; overpriced wine (300% or more above average wine-shop retail -- hey, let me BYO and I won't complain about any corkage fee), unsurprising and unadventurous cuisine featuring lots of pounded filets, ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on April 16, 2007

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Fantastic Gambretti! Don't miss the fennel salad.

Posted by RayJay on March 10, 2007

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at last, a top of the line italian restaurant which surpasses any other italian fare in texas... more

Posted by citysearch user on January 30, 2007

Don't get your hopes up

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We had been looking forward to visiting Andiamo for over a year having heard about it at an Italian language course last summer. We were preparing for a second visit to Italy last fall. We love Italian food and dining and had hopes for a true Italian dining experience in Central Texas. Our visit on a Saturday evening a week or two after Thanksgiving was very disappointing, especially with all the ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on December 24, 2006

Bring Accountant or Get Separate Tables If Splitting Bill With Large Party

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Andiamo's has very pleasant ambience. It's one of the few high quality restaurants in Austin where you can actually talk over the table without shouting to be heard over other customers. The food is very good too.

However, the restaurant has a policy of not issuing separate checks or even helping you to tabulate separate payments. This may not be a problem when there are fewer than four people dining ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on October 14, 2006

Wonderful Evening

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Happened across Andiamo sheerly by accident, after seeing a TV review. Booked a reservation for dinner, and was thouroughly delighted with the evening. Having grown up in a town with mostly Italian families, it was a delight to taste TRUE italian food again. The Tomato-Basil soup was lovely, the Northern Italian Sausage appetizer left us wanting more, and the veal entrees were melt in your mouth. ... more

Posted by KaC-Cruiser on September 22, 2006

Excellent Northern Italian Food!

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We were greeted as if we were family! Were surprised to experience such wonderful menu items such as the creamy, flavorful artichoke and potato soup. Andiamo is a hidden treasure discovered by those who truly appreciate great Italian food. We will definitely return for the fantastic food and warm friendly service.

Pros

+ Great for couples!

Cons

- Hidden location

Posted by Citysearch user on September 16, 2006

Delicious, best I've had in Austin

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This is my favorite Italian restaurant. The ambience is a little lacking to me but the food more than makes up for it. I thought the prices were reasonable. Although, it is out of the way... not really close to anything in my opinion. It's in a shopping mall which can take away from the atmosphere... I wouldn't take a 1st-3rd date here... someone you know will appreciate good food and you aren't looking ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on July 12, 2006

Best Italian

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Second time I've been there for lunch. Everything is well-prepared. My wife had the special, spinach ravioli, and I, baked tilapia almondine. The wait staff is VERY attentive, the sauces are understatated but delicious, and the presentation is very attractive. The luncheon prices are quite reasonable, and there are ample choices. The house wine was great. It's a great place to join friends for lunch ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on June 29, 2006

Great food!

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My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place. We have been there numerous times and have not been disappointed. The food is amazing and the waiters make you feel very comfortable. This place has a very cozy feel to it. I'm not crazy about the location though but hey, there's tons of parking. You don't need to know what authentic Italian is to know good food and this is great food.

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+ Food, ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on February 22, 2006

Fantastic!

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What a find in North Austin, a Classic old style Italian Ristorante, , The Food is Fantastic , and the Waitstaff is Proffesional. On Christmas Eve, my Wife and I Were hoping to find a new place to dine , we did not have reservations, but we were seated at a nice table right away. We started our meal with the sauteed calimari over polenta , wow I usaully ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on December 25, 2005

Terrific food, free of pretensions

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I have eaten here twice and plan on going again whenever I can. The food is to die for. The ravioli melted in my mouth, and their gnocchi is just wonderful.
The only complaint I have is that our waiter last time was very chatty, and he corrected us when I wanted to start with a salad and my husband wanted to start with an antipasto. I'd expect more refined service from a restaurant with food ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on September 12, 2005

Impressive

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Except for the location, this place is nicely done. Superior service. Exceptional cuisine. The wine list needs some work though. This is a praiseworthy restaurant that I believe will do well. I just suggest they serious think about getting out of the ghetto like strip mall location.

Posted by Citysearch user on September 10, 2005

Welcomed as part of the family

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Excellent restaurant... Great service and food... Makes you feel comfortable.. Celebrated my anniversary and enjoyed everything. i am definately going back...

Pros

+ Service, Food, Warmth

Posted by Citysearch user on September 07, 2005

FORMIDABLE!!

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EXCELLENT Italian food- it is TRUE italian, as one would get in Northern Italy. I have lived there, and it is very authentic. The lack of a liquor license makes it more affordable as we take our own wine-Very attentive ownership and staff- we try to go every 2 weeks or so- when it first opened, there was no need for reservations, but now, call ahead on weekends-

Posted by Citysearch user on March 16, 2005

Great food! Hope they do well.

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Andiamo is a really good restaurant. Their pastas are wonderful. We had a couple of the specials, including a terrific asparagus soup and a fennel salad with truffle oil (yum!). The service was great -- the chef came out to greet us and ask how we liked everything, which is really nice. The only odd thing about the service -- we had reservations, but arrived a few minutes late. Though the restaurant ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on February 10, 2005

Superior

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At last, a top of the line Italian restaurant which surpasses any other Italian fare in Texas.
I've dined at many Italian restaurants from Dallas to Corpus and can truly say this place puts them all to shame.
The owner and his staff are friendly yet professional and made my visits very enjoyable. The polenta and veal are the best I've ever had and Giovanni's tiramisu dessert is great.
You won ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on September 09, 2004

The best of the best

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Austin was in dire need of another good Italian restaurant. But this one is the best of the best. I can only think of three of what I consider good, fine dining Italian restaurants in Austin and Andiamo is the best of them all.
We were a party of eight and the food was prepared and presented in an all professional way, not to mention how delicious it was. The service was impeccable as well. ... more

Posted by Citysearch user on August 28, 2004