Red Ash
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/austinfood10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Red Ash is an upscale Italian spot that several diners recommend for dates and special occasions. Multiple comments praise the food, while one also highlights the service and atmosphere. Reservations can take planning, though one diner says late tables are easier. Dissent remains visible: one diner disliked the table placement, and another preferred a rival's food and service.
Address
Red Ash, Colorado Tower, 303 Colorado St #200, Austin, TX 78701
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Rigatoni, Squash blossoms
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/joespizzapasta in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Go-to date night spot; reservations can be tough.
- Recommendsu/Coujelais in r/austinfood · Oct 2025wait time
Recommends booking a reservation right away or walking in early.
- Recommendsu/Whatintheworld34 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Lists Red Ash among fabulous picks.
- Mixedu/Highestfucker in r/austinfood · Oct 2025ambience
Food outstanding but their table position was the worst.
- Caveatu/Regular-Stop7024 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025value
More expensive but food and service are less good.
- Recommendsu/wrixo in r/austinfood · Oct 2025ambience
Says it is a bit more upscale and a great choice for special occasions or date nights, though reservations take some effort.
- Recommendsu/chanelchick in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Fun place, always a great time and great food.
- Recommendsu/avozzella6 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Simply names Red Ash.
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- Recommendsu/icesa in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Rigatoni among best pasta dishes ever; skip the overly salty linguine and clams.
- Recommendsu/SoitgoesDude in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Calls it the top special-occasion Italian spot, with delicious food, great service and atmosphere, but the most expensive.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.