Cedro Scratch Italian & Wine Bar

“Mmmmmmm! Loved my parpadelle pesto homemade pasta!! I love homemade pasta. My kiddo had a spaghetti and tomato sauce and that was a great portion size for a kids meal! The sauce wasn't bad, very tomato-y! The service was fantastic. Our waitress ended up playing peekaboo with our toddler and he had a blast!”

“If you’re craving some good pasta, this is your spot. Granted, I’ve only tried the bolognese so far. It was delicious and makes me want to try the others pastas as well. I had also requested some extra parmesan and the kind waitress brought a heaping side of it which was nice. The grilled focaccia was also delightful - warm, soft on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside, served with an olive oil and balsamic dip. My fiancé had the steak, eggs and potatoes from the Sunday brunch menu which was good. We were there around 11am and upon walking in, we were greeted by the friendly staff. But my first impression was that it was quite dark in there. Most of the window shades were still pulled down. As it was an overcast day I think it would be nice to open the shades and brighten the space a bit more.”

“Cedro is owned by the folks who own Bartletts and The Rotten Bunch (they used to have the best mozzarella appetizer, but closed a few years ago). We have been wanting to try Cedro for a while now. I'm so happy we finally made it! Our waitress was Emily and she was great, and friendly! There was a lot to choose from! My husband had the PEI mussel appetizer and thoroughly enjoyed it, although he wished it came with a little fork (but he made do with fingers!). Everything is made in house - so we also ordered the focaccia bread. It comes toasted and with parm on top. They usually give you olive oil and balsamic for it, but because of my restricted diet, I couldn't have. Bread was good! I skipped the appetizer so I had more room for dinner! I ordered the branzino and gnocchi (potato) in a cream sauce with mushrooms and butternut squash. It was VERY good - a bit rich, so be hungry if you go! I couldn't finish it! The fish was perfectly cooked. My husband had the lamb shank over polenta - and savored every bite. It was tender and the polenta was well cooked. I skipped dessert - I was stuffed - but we got the Tiramisu to go. One minor note - all of their red sauces, including the marinara, have wine in them, which I can't have. I wish the marinara was like most places - alcohol free. Overall a lovely meal! We will be back!!!”

“First time here. Will be back. Food and service were equally good. A tad pricy but not crazy high. Our server Daniel did a great job. My only issue is the furniture outside. The gentlemen next to us rested his arms on the chair and ended up with paint all over his clothes. After saying that I noticed some paint on my arm (wearing a tshirt). Seems the outside could use a freshening up.”

“Visited Cedro Scratch Italian & Wine Bar with a friend and had a mixed experience. The restaurant definitely has a nice Italian vibe, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Our server was really friendly and attentive, which made the visit pleasant. We ordered a chicken pizza with mushrooms, pasta, garlic bread, and focaccia. While everything was well-presented, the food itself felt average from our perspective. The flavors didn’t quite stand out and came across as a bit bland, especially compared to other Italian restaurants in Austin that offer bolder and more memorable flavors. I also tried a cocktail, which was decent but nothing exceptional — I’d rate it around 3/5. Overall, this place earns points for its ambience and service, but the food has room for improvement to really shine. With more depth in flavors, it could become a much stronger dining option.”