Tree House Italian Grill
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (512) 443-4200
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Live Oak Street E
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-9:30pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-10:30pm, Sat 5pm-10:30pm, Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Tree House Italian Grill – by Susan Kirr
In Short
Walking into Treehouse Italian Grill is something like stepping into an old Italian neighborhood. Second-floor balconies and faux storefronts contribute to the Hollywood backlot effect. Quiet and never too busy, the restaurant seems to cater mostly to families and older couples. A large outdoor patio gives the grill its name, as the deck encircles an enormous live oak. Antipastos are small meals in themselves and hearty daily specials like veal cannelloni keep the regulars coming.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA fair-sized wine list features several Italian and California favorites, about half of which are available by the glass.
User Reviews for Tree House Italian Grill
07/12/2008 Posted by ditter05
If the perfect romantic, fine dining experience with good food is what you're looking for.. .search no further. This has been one of my favorite locally owned restaurants since their doors opened. The huge oak patio dining area was a nice addition. Everytime I visit, there is something new and updated.. .yet, the menu has remained with the same quality & consistency. Service is outstanding. A little slower on weekends or when a band is playing.. .so just bring a good date or friends and enjoy the atmosphere. Don't tell too many of your friends about this place - I'd like it to remain one of the best kept secrets in Austin!
Pros: Quality of food, service, price, ambiance, cleanliness, location.
Cons: Too far from Lakeway.
06/21/2008 Posted by fenixxishot
My girlfriend and I greatly enjoy Austin Italian food and have been to many amazing and poor restaurants around town. This is what I can say about Tree House, take it or leave it, I am just trying to explain my visit. We were greeted promptly and decided to sit outside which was a good idea because they had a great small band playing the only downside were the flies which really was not their fault. The staff was amazing the busboy was quite funny and was more or less like a second waiter. It was really nice it seemed as if the entire staff helped each table to ensure drinks were full and bread was on the table. Now comes the reason for only three stars and to tell you the truth the rating should be two. The food was really not very good, again, I am just saying how I felt. I ordered fried calamari which was alright but was a bit cold and for the main course I had veal marsala which was very bad. My girlfriend had chicken Parmesan which not better than any Carino's or Olive Garden dish. The side spaghetti and sauce was just like out of the 2 dollar bottle at HEB. Overall you will be better off going to a chain Italian restaurant. The atmosphere and staff were excellent better than almost any place I have ever been but the food was just not very good and thats all I can say. Oh I would consider going back but would definitely get another dish maybe it would be better.
Pros: Staff and atmosphere
Cons: food
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