A driver reportedly fled the scene after crashing into Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar on Burnet Road early Sunday.
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have been unable to locate a driver accused of ramming their vehicle into an Italian restaurant in North Austin early Sunday morning.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), the incident happened around 3:23 a.m. APD received a call about a vehicle that reportedly crashed into a building at 4800 Burnet Road, where Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar is located.
Police said the caller reported the vehicle had also been speeding and driving “erratically” in the parking lot before the crash.
When officers arrived on scene, they found a large hole in the wall of the restaurant.
Police said they determined there were no people inside Gusto after investigating the building and surrounding area. The vehicle was left at the scene, but police said “the driver was missing.”
Gusto said in a Facebook post that it is temporarily closed for repairs.
APD detectives are anyone with information related to this incident to contact Capital Area Crime Stoppers by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
This morning a car crashed into our restaurant. We will be temporarily closed for repairs.
Posted by Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar on Monday, August 4, 2025
Dining and Cooking