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Lamberts American Kitchen

CLOSED

Best of Austin Awards

More: Fine Dining restaurants, South Congress and South First

Southwest Bistro at the Hyatt Regency

Located on the second level of the Hyatt's atrium, this place draws raves. Maybe it's SWB's commitment to local produce and meats that makes it a local favorite.

208 Barton Springs Rd., 512/477-1234

Vespaio

The comfy bar, great service, and dazzling display of antipasti near the front door lure us in, and the pasta and heirloom tomatoes do the rest. And if gluten-free pasta is what you're after, you'll find plenty of it here.

1610 S. Congress, 512/441-6100

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