Traditional Italian restaurant Il Brutto will open March 12 at 1601 E. Sixth St., Austin, in The Arnold development. It is owned by the hospitality group New Waterloo and helmed by executive chef Erind Halilaj, the team behind the recently opened Italian sandwich spot La Matta. Lunch and brunch service will start in early April. 512-580-8779. www.ilbruttoaustin.com