Second Helpings
Fri., June 4, 2004
La Traviata (Photo By John Anderson)
La Traviata
314 Congress, 479-8131 Monday-Friday, 11:30am-2pm; Monday-Thursday, 5:30-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10:30pmThis bright downtown restaurant with the operatic name is popular at lunch and dinner, serving straightforward Italian food composed of fresh and seasonal ingredients. The dishes on the menu are characterized by light sauces, fresh vegetables, and judicious use of fresh herbs and aromatics, perfectly suited to Austin's summer weather. The generously portioned chicken Parmesan is succulent and subtle, and the deceptively simple spaghetti bolognese is a charming combination of ground veal, beef, and pork with mixed wild mushrooms.
