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LOCATIONS
L'Oca d'Oro
1900 Simond, 737/212-1876
Hours: Dinner: Sun.-Wed., 5-9pm; Thu.-Sat., 5-10pm; Brunch: Sat-Sun., 10am-2pm
photo by John Anderson
The concept is Italian, but more lower case than many in that crop. At L'oca, there’s not really anything here that exists outside of those traditions, but there are no belabored attempts to make everything autentico. Like it's simple housemade pasta, showiness isn’t really the point.
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Chronicle Reviews
Review: L'oca d'oro
Italian concept brings luxury without the pomp
Brandon Watson, September 1, 2016
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Best of Austin Awards
- 2016: Critics Best Place to Embrace Gluten
First Plates Awards
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