"Great hidden gem! We sat at the bar because we are degenerates and don’t make plans or reservations. We wanted a bottle of wine, the one I picked they were out of but the server brought us a taste of something similar which was nice, we ended up getting that bottle. The atmosphere was perfect. Moody lighting, open kitchen where everyone is yelling “corner!” or “heard!” I really love that vibe. The food was incredible. The sourdough focaccia was salty, sour, earthy…with the sweet butter 🫠 then the arugula salad with the apples, nut clusters and parm! But the lasagna…melts in your mouth. So delicate. The portions are all small but I love that because then we can order more things. I would 10000% come back here. Great date night spot."

"I booked a post-wedding ceremony dinner with L'Oca d'Oro for a party of 12 and had to do that remotely from Oregon via email mostly. They came up with a lovely option for the party and made it an incredible experience. They handled every question and request with pleasantness / professionalism and came up with suggestions of their own that made things even nicer. We could not have had a better evening. The bride and groom had an amazing time. The staff was exceptionally attentive and we enjoyed seeing them watching as everyone ate... oooo'ing and ahhhh'ing over the flavors. We were able to have appetizers / drinks at the bar and then dinner in a more private room in back. They made cannoli tours for the 'wedding cake' that were _so_ fresh, delicious and beautiful. The restaurant and staff have our gratitude forever."

"Beware: They charge a 20% pre-tax before services are even rendered - it’s your responsibility to pay your staff a living wage not the customers and the charge to use a CC, pay cash here and yes, I used my debit card and it was still charged the % This place is **mediocre at best**. If you’re looking for real Italian food with decent portions, fresh ingredients, or a price point that actually makes sense — **look elsewhere**. Steak was ok, a little fatty for the price point. Meatballs were dry and sauce was lukewarm. We came for a friend’s birthday and left genuinely confused. At these prices, *everything* should be made fresh… and you can absolutely tell it’s not — right down to the pasta. This is what they call a **$36 lasagna**: two sad sheets of pasta and a sprinkle of “wagyu.” That’s it. No depth, no substance, no flavor — just audacity. Be warned: you won’t leave full. You’ll leave thinking **Olive Garden would’ve been the better choice**, and that’s saying something. Overpriced, underwhelming, and completely forgettable."

"Had a very splendid early dinner here. We ordered two of the pastas and they were both very delicious! The pasta tasted fresh and so did the combination of flavors made combining the sauce and other toppings. The focaccia was absolutely delicious also. Came with a sweet butter and oil dip that brought out the saltiness in the bread beautifully. The spritz’s were half off for happy hour and a delightful addition to the pasta. Had a super pleasant experience, great service, and would return ✨"

"Came here for Austin Restaurant Week since part of it goes to the food bank, which I thought was cool. The $50 set menu sounded like a decent deal, but honestly the portions were pretty small and the food just didn’t deliver. FYI: the photos I posted are zoomed in—so the portions may look bigger than they actually were. Starter: I got the Mozzarella, Peach & Pickled Melon Panzanella. There were barely any peaches in there—just tiny little cubes you could hardly see. Everywhere else I’ve had this dish, the peach is sliced and you can actually taste it. Pasta: The Rigatoni Arrabbiata was the real letdown. No spice at all, just this weird sourness that tasted more like lemon juice than tomato. Pretty unpleasant, and I couldn’t even finish it. I hate wasting food, but I just couldn’t. Dessert: The melon sorbet was fine, but nothing special. Totally average. I’m a big Italian food fan (I even go to Italy in the summers for the food), so I came in excited. But this was just disappointing. And honestly, if the food had been good, I wouldn’t mind the automatic 20% tip, but with tonight’s experience it felt ridiculous. Then on top of that, they tack on a credit card fee? Pretty speechless, lol."