The Top Ten Places to Eat in Central Austin

Finding your way around the Capitol City.

Compiled by Claire Butterworth, Dylan Clement, Alison Finney, Jessica Hamilton, Sarah Hawkins, Cara Henis, Kate Hull, Chelsea Richards and Jennifer Warner

April 2010

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Wink
Tiny, mod, small portions, best scallops, New American
1014 N. Lamar Blvd, 512-482-8868
inkrestaurant.com
Location: Central
Category: Trendy

Fabi + Rosi European Kitchen
Cool cottage, outdoor dining, bistro
509 Hearn, 512-236-0642
fabiandrosi.com
Location: Central
Categories: Upscale, Romantic, Trendy

Fino
Modern, outdoor lounge scene, tapas
2905 San Gabriel, 512-474-2905
astiaustin.com/fino/
Location: Central
Category: Trendy

Asti Trattoria
Modern, open kitchen, hipsters, Italian
408 E. 43rd, 512-451-1218
astiaustin.com
Location: Central
Category: Trendy

Vino Vino
Cavernous yet cozy, smart staff, wine, New American
4119 Guadalupe, 512-465-9282
vinovinotx.wordpress.com/
Location: Central
Category: Romantic

House Pizzeria
Casual, homemade root beer, unusual toppings
5111 Airport Blvd., 512-600-4999
housepizzeria.com
Location: Central
Category: Comfy Cafes

Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Casual, Ethiopian
2804 N. I-35, 512-469-5966
astersethiopian.com
Location: Central
Categories: Comfy Cafes

Food Heads
Outdoor space, specialty sandwiches, vegetarian options
616 W 34th St, 512-420-8400
foodheads.com
Location: Central
Categories: Veggie Delight, Tried & True

Dirty Martin’s Place
Small, greasy, old-fashioned burgers
2808 Guadalupe 512-477-3173
dirtymartins.com
Location: Central
Categories: Cheap Eats, Tried & True

Hyde Park Bar & Grill
Casual, Hyde Park mainstay, Southern
4206 Duval, 512-458-3168
hydeparkbarandgrill.com
Location: Central
Category: Comfy Cafes

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