It's Italian Cucina – Italian
This spirited cucina captures the essence of a Mediterranean escape, where the bright pop of tomato bruschetta and the savory aroma of slow-simmered meatballs invite guests to slow down and savor the moment. The kitchen balances rustic comfort with coastal elegance, serving up golden-fried arancini alongside decadent lobster ravioli and succulent grilled prawns that taste of the sea. From the delicate saltiness of white anchovies to the classic harmony of prosciutto and melon, the experience is a soulful tribute to the rich, sun-kissed traditions of Italy.
1500, South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78704 +15124828655 https://itsitaliancucina.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, sugar-free, diabetic, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, volumetrics, low-fodmap, raw-food, detox, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, sirtfood, candida, slow-carb, pegan
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Tomato Bruschetta - $7: Tomatoes, garlic, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Meatballs - $8: Meatballs with marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Basil Bruschetta - $8: Pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Arancini - $10: Fried risotto balls with mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Ravioli - $12: Maine Lobster filled with orange liqueur Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Prawns - $15: Grilled large prawns wrapped with prosciutto and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Scallops - $18: Pan seared scallops, crispy pancetta, with brandy peppercorn cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Chops - $19: Australian Lamb chops served with wild mushrooms wine reduction sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- White Anchovies - $14: White anchovies in white wine lemon, served with grilled focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Prosciutto and Melon - $15: Four year aged prosciutto with aged balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Clams in White Sauce - $15: Clams in white sauce of garlic, olive oil and white wine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crab Fingers - $16: Wild caught crab fingers in butter white wine garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Pesto Burrata - $16: Warm with garlic tomatoes Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Seared Tuna - $16: Seared peppered bluefin tuna, spicy wine sauce and scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Fried Calamari - $17: Fried breaded squid Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Salmon Carpaccio - $18: Norwegian smoked salmon, scallions, capers and heart of palm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Prosciutto Burrata - $18: Truffled mozzarella, Prosciutto, with balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Beef Carpaccio - $19: Truffled USDA prime raw filet mignon, with parmesan and arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Fried Seafood - $22: Calamari, shrimp, crab fingers and zucchini breaded and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Plate - $19: Cambozola, caciocavallo, truffled pecorino served with fig jam, cherries, grapes, walnuts and focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mixed Antipasto - $25: Prosciutto crudo, prosciutto cotto, spicy soppressata, cambozola, caciocavallo, truffled pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Vegetable Fettuccine - $18: Broccolini, mushrooms, peas in cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lasagna - $19: Ground Italian sausage, ground beef with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gnocchi - $20: Potato dumplings with Vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni with Meatballs - $22: Meatballs with spicy San Marzano sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghettini Carbonara - $23: Pancetta, garlic, olive oil and egg yolk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Wild Boar Pappardelle - $25: Pasta with wild boar Bolognese style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Truffle Fettuccine - $35: Truffled with wild mushroom cream and shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Black Tagliatelle - $38: Pasta in spicy squid ink tomato sauce with shrimp and sautéed calamari Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Scampi Fra Diavolo - $39: Large prawns in a hot and spicy tomato sauce with spaghettini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Spaghettini with Scallops - $42: Pan seared Alaskan scallops, lemon zested, in heirloom cherry tomato and roasted garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Piedmontese Risotto - $32: Truffled wild mushroom and cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Roman Risotto - $35: Pecorino cream, peas and prosciutto Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Milanese Risotto - $38: Saffron cream with seared scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $22: Eggplants fried with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Chicken Piccata - $28: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Marsala - $28: Sautéed in Marsala wine and mushrooms, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $28: Breaded, fried with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Piccata - $38: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Veal Marsala - $38: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Parmigiana - $37: Breaded, fried with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mussels - $25: Black mussels in spicy marinara white wine sauce, served with toasted focaccia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Chicken Cacciatore - $29: Grilled chicken with mushrooms, olives, in a spicy San Marzano sauce and polenta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon - $37: Wild-caught Alaskan salmon with spaghettini garlic cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pork Chop - $38: Frenched pork chop with garlic potatoes in wild mushroom wine reduction Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sea Bass - $42: Mediterranean Sea Bass, garlic oil, capers, olives, tomatoes, shallots, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Florentine Steak - $49: USDA Prime T-Bone with red wine reduction, served with garlic rosemary potato and broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ossobuco - $65: Braised Veal shank cooked in rosemary red wine sauce and creamy polenta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tuscan White Bean Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, parmesan with anchovy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Arugula Salad - $13: Arugula with parmesan, olive oil lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Salad - $14: Arugula, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, orange and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Greek Salad - $15: Romaine, tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, cucumbers, pepperoncini, and lemon dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caprese Salad - $16: Buffalo Mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Brianna Salad - $17: Chopped Italian Salad with romaine, red onion, olives, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, artichokes, pepperoncini, cucumbers, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmesan and lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Beet Salad - $18: Beets, watermelon, goat cheese, caramelized pecans in lemon lime dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Capricciosa - $16: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fiorentina - $17: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pancetta, spinach, tomatoes and garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Toscano - $18: Fig spread, goat cheese, ham, pears, grapes, onion Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Funghi - $18: Truffled pecorino Romano and wild mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tutti Carni - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, prosciutto, pancetta, sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Suprema - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, beef, sausage, pepperoni, olive, onion, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Margherita - $19: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Focaccia - $6: Fresh baked bread with aged garlic herbed oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Grilled Artichokes - $15: Grilled artichokes with balsamic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Polenta - $10: Creamy with parmesan butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Garlic Potatoes - $11: Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Broccolini - $12: With garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Green Beans - $12: Green beans with garlic butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Tiramisu - $11: Mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, espresso, cocoa powder, hazelnut milk chocolate
- Limoncello Mascarpone - $11: Lemon sponge cake, mascarpone, white chocolate, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gianduia - $11: Belgian semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake with chocolate hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake - $11: New York cheesecake with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $12: Chocolate cake and mousse with buttercream icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbetto - $10: Today's Flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Gelato - $10: Vanilla Bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Affogato - $13: Vanilla gelato and fresh brewed espresso
- Aperol Spritz - $13: Aperol, Prosecco and Soda
- Tiffany Spritz - $13: Lemon, Blue Curacao, Prosecco
- Garden Spritz - $13: Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, Basil, Honey, Grapefruit, Soda
- Espresso Martini - $17: Stoli Vanil vodka, Cafe VSOP, Licor 43 and fresh espresso
- Peroni Lager - $7: On Tap
- Moretti Pale Lager - $7: On Tap