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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at It's Italian Cucina
Dairy-Free at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup and Focaccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lamb Chops, Seared Tuna and Grilled Artichokes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 33 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Fried Seafood, Affogato and Tomato Bruschetta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veal Marsala, Lamb Chops and Prosciutto Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Fingers, Lamb Chops and Prosciutto Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Fingers, Lamb Chops and Prosciutto Burrata. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Broccolini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at It's Italian Cucina
It's Italian Cucina in Austin has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup and Focaccia. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at It's Italian Cucina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Mixed Antipasto | 1.4 g | 53.3 g |
| Tutti Carni | 24.8 g | 53.3 g |
| Beet Salad | 108.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Salmon Carpaccio | 101.5 g | 36.9 g |
| Milanese Risotto | 58.2 g | 34.4 g |
| Mixed Fried Seafood | 31.6 g | 33.5 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Seared Tuna | 16 g | 30.5 g |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | 78.6 g | 30.4 g |
| Tomato Bruschetta | 72 g | 29.2 g |
| Toscano | 34.9 g | 29.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tomato Bruschetta - $7: Tomatoes, garlic, basil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $8: Meatballs with marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Bruschetta - $8: Pesto, mozzarella, sun-dried tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini - $10: Fried risotto balls with mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli - $12: Maine Lobster filled with orange liqueur Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Prawns - $15: Grilled large prawns wrapped with prosciutto and avocado Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops - $18: Pan seared scallops, crispy pancetta, with brandy peppercorn cream Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $19: Australian Lamb chops served with wild mushrooms wine reduction sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Anchovies - $14: White anchovies in white wine lemon, served with grilled focaccia Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Melon - $15: Four year aged prosciutto with aged balsamic glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams in White Sauce - $15: Clams in white sauce of garlic, olive oil and white wine Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fingers - $16: Wild caught crab fingers in butter white wine garlic sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Burrata - $16: Warm with garlic tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna - $16: Seared peppered bluefin tuna, spicy wine sauce and scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $17: Fried breaded squid Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Carpaccio - $18: Norwegian smoked salmon, scallions, capers and heart of palm Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Burrata - $18: Truffled mozzarella, Prosciutto, with balsamic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $19: Truffled USDA prime raw filet mignon, with parmesan and arugula Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Fried Seafood - $22: Calamari, shrimp, crab fingers and zucchini breaded and fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Plate - $19: Cambozola, caciocavallo, truffled pecorino served with fig jam, cherries, grapes, walnuts and focaccia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Antipasto - $25: Prosciutto crudo, prosciutto cotto, spicy soppressata, cambozola, caciocavallo, truffled pecorino Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Risotto
- Vegetable Fettuccine - $18: Broccolini, mushrooms, peas in cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $19: Ground Italian sausage, ground beef with ricotta, mozzarella and marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi - $20: Potato dumplings with Vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni with Meatballs - $22: Meatballs with spicy San Marzano sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettini Carbonara - $23: Pancetta, garlic, olive oil and egg yolk Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Pappardelle - $25: Pasta with wild boar Bolognese style Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffle Fettuccine - $35: Truffled with wild mushroom cream and shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Tagliatelle - $38: Pasta in spicy squid ink tomato sauce with shrimp and sautéed calamari Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scampi Fra Diavolo - $39: Large prawns in a hot and spicy tomato sauce with spaghettini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghettini with Scallops - $42: Pan seared Alaskan scallops, lemon zested, in heirloom cherry tomato and roasted garlic sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piedmontese Risotto - $32: Truffled wild mushroom and cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roman Risotto - $35: Pecorino cream, peas and prosciutto Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanese Risotto - $38: Saffron cream with seared scallops Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $22: Eggplants fried with marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $28: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Marsala - $28: Sautéed in Marsala wine and mushrooms, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $28: Breaded, fried with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Piccata - $38: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Marsala - $38: Sautéed in white wine, lemon and capers, served with spaghettini or broccolini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmigiana - $37: Breaded, fried with marinara and mozzarella, served with spaghettini or broccolini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $25: Black mussels in spicy marinara white wine sauce, served with toasted focaccia Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cacciatore - $29: Grilled chicken with mushrooms, olives, in a spicy San Marzano sauce and polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $37: Wild-caught Alaskan salmon with spaghettini garlic cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop - $38: Frenched pork chop with garlic potatoes in wild mushroom wine reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $42: Mediterranean Sea Bass, garlic oil, capers, olives, tomatoes, shallots, asparagus Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Florentine Steak - $49: USDA Prime T-Bone with red wine reduction, served with garlic rosemary potato and broccolini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ossobuco - $65: Braised Veal shank cooked in rosemary red wine sauce and creamy polenta Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Tuscan White Bean Soup - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, parmesan with anchovy Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $13: Arugula with parmesan, olive oil lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Salad - $14: Arugula, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, orange and balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $15: Romaine, tomatoes, onion, feta, olives, cucumbers, pepperoncini, and lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $16: Buffalo Mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil and balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brianna Salad - $17: Chopped Italian Salad with romaine, red onion, olives, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, artichokes, pepperoncini, cucumbers, spicy soppressata, mozzarella, parmesan and lemon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $18: Beets, watermelon, goat cheese, caramelized pecans in lemon lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Capricciosa - $16: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiorentina - $17: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pancetta, spinach, tomatoes and garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toscano - $18: Fig spread, goat cheese, ham, pears, grapes, onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Funghi - $18: Truffled pecorino Romano and wild mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tutti Carni - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni, prosciutto, pancetta, sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suprema - $18: Mozzarella, tomato sauce, beef, sausage, pepperoni, olive, onion, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita - $19: Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Focaccia - $6: Fresh baked bread with aged garlic herbed oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Artichokes - $15: Grilled artichokes with balsamic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polenta - $10: Creamy with parmesan butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Potatoes - $11: Garlic Fingerling Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $12: With garlic and olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $12: Green beans with garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $11: Mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, espresso, cocoa powder, hazelnut milk chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Limoncello Mascarpone - $11: Lemon sponge cake, mascarpone, white chocolate, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gianduia - $11: Belgian semi-sweet flourless chocolate cake with chocolate hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake - $11: New York cheesecake with caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $12: Chocolate cake and mousse with buttercream icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbetto - $10: Today's Flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Gelato - $10: Vanilla Bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $13: Vanilla gelato and fresh brewed espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $13: Aperol, Prosecco and Soda
- Tiffany Spritz - $13: Lemon, Blue Curacao, Prosecco Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Garden Spritz - $13: Tito's Vodka, St. Germain, Basil, Honey, Grapefruit, Soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Espresso Martini - $17: Stoli Vanil vodka, Cafe VSOP, Licor 43 and fresh espresso
- Peroni Lager - $7: On Tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Moretti Pale Lager - $7: On Tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about It's Italian Cucina
- Is It's Italian Cucina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. It's Italian Cucina has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tomato Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup and Focaccia.
- What can I eat at It's Italian Cucina on a dairy-free diet?
- Tomato Bruschetta, Tuscan White Bean Soup and Focaccia carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does It's Italian Cucina have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Tomato Bruschetta and Tuscan White Bean Soup.
- Is It's Italian Cucina gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at It's Italian Cucina?
- Chicken Marsala, at roughly 54g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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