Some friends took us here for a birthday celebration, taking a chance because they'd never been…read morethere either. What a find! Rosé Gosé (note accents) is in an unassuming Airport Blvd location (right next to Jewboy Burgers, an Austin favorite). It is run by a couple from Belarus that came here right after Covid to open up a restaurant, with a sister in Minsk. Defying expectations, the menu is not Balkan at all. If anything, there is a strong Asian influence with poke bowls and a lot of seafood. But the menu also offers beef tartare on their raw bar menu, as well as a steak offering and grilled chicken. It's a diverse and adventurous menu, all the way from small plates to hefty mains and vegetable sides. For the dessert, try the pavlova, a meringue confection stuffed with coconut mousse and topped with lime sorbet and a grapefruit slice sidecar. Everything is superbly presented, and unquestionably fresh and healthy without veering into twigs and berries territory. The cocktail menu is also playful, with a lot of nontraditional glassware and slight spins on popular drinks; their version of a Paloma uses prosecco instead of a splash of soda. The servers are all dressed in rosé jumpsuits and very attentive. The space is amiable and elegant without being pretentious. The table spacing is a little close, so that conversations carry between guests. The table setting has some nice touches, like the little wooden bench that holds your fork and knife off the table. In European fashion, water can be asked for but it won't be served with ice. Plan on taking your time and enjoying course after course.

My hubs chose Rosé Gosé for my Mother's Day brunch location. In full transparency, choosing a…read morerestaurant is not his jam. However, today major shout out to the hubs. Rosé Gosé was a delightful Mother's Day lunch spot. It is a whole vibe, and it is uniquely French! When we walked in an artist was playing romantic music on his keyboard, which set the tone for the brunch. It is a small restaurant inside with a larger area of seating on the patio. Of course, our reservations were inside in the comforts of air conditioning. You immediately notice a wine wall hence the name Rosé Gosé. The restaurant has many windows which provide lots of natural light. The tables house miniature yellow roses and utensils sat in a small wooden block...very French. All the servers were dressed in mauve clothing that resemble scrubs from a hospital. If someone stepped out in a French beret, I would have fallen over. Our server, Sergey, immediately served us water and took our order. The restaurant was highlighted as a modern European bistro. The atmosphere was charming, elegant, and stylish making it ideal for a Mother's Day brunch. My hubby ordered a ribeye, eggs and French Fries. I ordered the avocado toast with salmon and egg whites. While I'm not a huge red meat eater, I tasted a piece of the hubs ribeye and it was nicely prepared. My avocado toast was yummy to the nth degree! Everything was perfect. The avocado was precisely cut and at the right level of softness. The salmon was chopped into tiny little squares and so enjoyable to eat. We could not be more pleased. With a name like Rosé Gosé you would expect their drinks to be superb. My hubby ordered a hibiscus tea, which was delightful. I ordered a mimosa that had high quality ingredients and was perfectly balanced...so smooth. We were also pleased with the drinks. This was the first time at Rosé Gosé, however, it definitely will not be the last.

Food is delicious, the fried olives are to die for! Ambiance is classy, low light perfect for a…read morenight out with your significant other.

This place is absolutely underrated and absolutely delicious!!…read more Although a small and cozy space, my group of 5 were able to be seated within 10 minutes, and the hostesses / servers were very kind and helpful! I also just loved their overall vibe and how they made the experience feel so welcoming. We ordered a few appetizers: fried mozzarella, bruschetta, and meatballs. The fried mozzarella was so delicious! Crispy on the outside, cheese pull on the inside, and a nice marinara around it. The bruschetta was so refreshing! I loved how creamy the ricotta was and it was an overall amazing antipasti. My only complaint for that was that the toast was a bit too hard / crispy. The meatballs were like regular meatballs although on the larger side! I liked the sauce that it came with. We also had 3 pasta plates however I only remember the name of one of them. They were all delicious, though! Just by chewing all of the pastas, you can tell that they are all made in house. Perfectly chewy and the sauce is amazing! The rigatoni was so good with a hint of spice. You can't go wrong with rigatoni. We honestly walked into this restaurant thinking we wouldn't be full since the plates looked smaller but the plates were actually pretty deep! We all walked out spending $25 each and filled to the brim. All items were very good and they gave us a complimentary post card before we left. Neat place, I'll be back!

An update full of nostalgia and sadness. This location is closed now, but this seems like a great…read moreplace to review their online shop too. Up until it's final day Rebel Cheese has been excellent in food, atmosphere, and service. The space was always clean and there were plenty of foodstuffs to peruse in their store. On more than one occasion I got myself a bit of snacky vegan deliciousness to go. It wasn't all cheese, there were sauces, spreads, and sugary treats too. Every single cashier has been kind and friendly. The food always came out fresh and hot. Online ordering is easy and my products arrived right on time. No complaints! This is a great place to at least try to make the switch to vegan cheese. There are plenty of options and everything is flavorful.

Ordered for the first time from Rebel Cheese about a month ago after having them on my radar for a…read morelong time. Being a mail order customer isn't for the faint of wallet because it makes sense to order at least six cheeses at a time, and that's not a small amount of money. Trying to factor in the timing is also part of the experience. Some of their cheeses can be frozen, and some are recommended to not be, like the brie. They recommend consuming the cheeses within 7 days of opening. It's just my husband and me in the household, so finishing a whole package of cheese in a week's time could be daunting. Speaking of the brie, it wasn't my favorite of the selection I received, which was a curated collection of Lorie's from Shark Tank. When we first got the delivery Dear Hubby and I set up a charcuterie tray for ourselves as a late lunch / early dinner. So many wonderful tastes! It was a delightful experience to mix the cheeses with crackers, salamis, Mediterranean olives, and fruit / jam. The sweet chevre offering was divine. Might have been my favorite. We opened four of the cheeses to sample them and left two for later. It's been wonderful for me to have better vegan cheeses than what the local grocery stores tend to stock. Real flavor! Real creaminess! With the holidays approaching, I'm considering when to place another order to carry me through the time when having special cheese would add to the edible side of the season.

A very cute wine shop on the east side. They mostly carry natural wines - but not all of them have…read morea funk. They definitely have a great selection at decent prices. You can purchase bottles here and enjoy them in the back by the food trucks. They also carry some chilled wines as well. They have a great selection overall and free wine tastings from time to time. They also have a few non alcoholic wines and beverages.

One year later, and this is still one of my favorite spots! My fiancé and I are here at least every…read moreother week. It is a great place to meet friends, listen to live music, eat pizza from the nearby truck, etc. The owner and employees at Cork & Screw are so friendly and helpful, and it is clear that they are passionate about what they do. They have a wonderful area out back full of seating options, including fire pits for the colder weather, and there is a stage back there for bands to play. It's truly such a sweet spot! My only qualm here is the parking (but to be honest, this is an issue for most places in Austin, so this is not specific to Cork & Screw). There is street parking in the neighborhood nearby, and a small lot around the corner, but this always fills up. All in all, definitely one of my ATX favorites!

L'Oca d'Oro is amazing Italian restaurant that blends creative, elevated cuisine in a relaxed,…read morefriendly way. Love that they serve low ABV drinks. Love that it's an open kitchen.

Tried L'Oca d'Oro on one of their pay-what-you-will nights (they do this on Tuesdays) and had mixed…read morefeelings. The tomato salad was my favorite -- really fresh, simple, and well done. I also tried the mozzarella, which was good but fairly straightforward. Honestly, I probably would've been happier just sticking with those two dishes. Unfortunately, the pasta didn't work for me. It felt a bit dry and heavy, and just wasn't something I enjoyed or wanted to finish. I also found the payment process a bit confusing. They do provide menu pricing, but you're given a sheet to fill out what you want to pay, and I wasn't totally sure what was expected. It made the overall value feel unclear--and that's even considering I paid quite a bit less than what the meal would normally cost. That said, the atmosphere and the people were enjoyable, and I do like the idea behind offering this kind of night. It just didn't fully come together for me from a food and value standpoint.

I was looking forward to meeting a friend here for dinner. Since I had already been to the Round…read moreRock location, I had confidence the food would be good here as well. With this place coming up on almost 500 Yelp reviews and sitting at four+ stars, that says something. It's located at a convenient location on 51st just a few blocks from I 35 and sits at the corner of Lancaster beneath three stories of apartments. There's only about six parking spaces available in front of the restaurant, otherwise you'll have to park in some other retail spaces further away. Inside it's quite small and intimate with about a dozen tables on the floor and 8 chairs at the bar. They do post some daily specials on the board when you walk in or you can stick to the menu. They do have a wine menu, but it's only limited to 22 choices at 2-3 times retail. We started off with some fried cheese ravioli and calamari. I loved the light breading on the calamari rings and no tentacles were included. My main course of chicken Parmesan was some of the best I've ever had. My guest enjoyed his entrée of shrimp and muscles. We washed it all down with a glass of their organic primativo. We then finished it all off with a dense chocolate fudge cake. You can easily spend $200 a couple for apps, entrées, wine, dessert, and tip. We showed up on a Friday evening without a reservation and there was just a few people in the restaurant, but it's best to make reservations for Valentines. If you're looking for pizza, you won't find it on the menu here. It's a place I'd come back to. Check out the informative photos.

Fun and casual neighborhood Italian-American restaurant…read more I've been meaning to try this place since I first drove by when I moved to Austin years ago. I had a hunch this would be the perfect spot to take my father, who loves classic Italian-American food, so I made sure to bring him along for my first visit. The ambiance is quite quirky, quaint, and fun. It's very casual, and has an obvious Italy theme to it. It's not fancy, but it is a great time. The wait for a table was non-existent and in general the place was never too crowded (despite being somewhat on the smaller side). Parking can be a bit odd, because the primary parking lot is one way with parking spots only on the right side of the thoroughfare. If they run out of space there is a large parking lot behind the building. The service wasn't bad. It was our primary server's first day on the job, so she was learning the menu alongside us. What she lacked in knowledge of the menu, she made up for in being polite and speedy. We enjoyed our food overall. In general, it was your standard classic Italian-American fare, and the fettuccine alfredo (which I normally am not the biggest fan of) was my favorite on the menu. Overall, I'd recommend this as a solid casual spot to check out.

We were shopping nearby and my friend suggested we come here to browse the books…read more Loved the vibes - small bar and comfy chairs scattered around for people to read and hang. Since this is in an actual old house, the rooms are converted into the store with each room focusing on a specific genre of books. Beautifully laid out and extremely charming.

This bookstore is one of Austin's best hidden-in-plain-sight gems…read more It's tucked away just three blocks from downtown in a beautiful old two-story house that has been turned into a bookstore, wine bar, and coffee shop. Each room has its own type of books, along with original artwork, so it feels fun just wandering from room to room. There are plenty of places to sit inside, plus outdoor seating on both floors. If you head upstairs, you'll find a great view of downtown while you sip a glass of wine and flip through your newest book. The staff really know their books and their wine, and I love that you can walk around the store with your glass in hand while you browse. My only suggestion would be to add a small collection of vintage magazines. I'd probably never leave.

delightful place to go. Easy quick meal or gathering place for a group. delicious food, great…read moreatmosphere and service. great wine list. Why didn't someone think of this restaurant format before?

Went on a date with my girlfriend 3 days ago and the server that we had wasn't very attentive and…read moretook a long time to come back and take our orders. She took a long time to come back that we had enough time to play connect 4 on our phone. We saw her in the back taking pictures while we were waiting for her. Other than that it was an okay first experience. Thank you to the gentleman that got the flower for me! The food was good 7/10.

Want a great night out? In no particular order... grab a cocktail at Butterfly Bar, watch a quirky…read moreshow at Vortex and then chow down on some delicious Italian food at Patrizi's! Butterfly Bar is a chill spot with plenty of outdoor seating. The staff is always super kind and helpful. Their cocktails are also delicious! If you look around, you may also spot one of their resident cats. This spot is a neighborhood staple!

Stopped by the Vortex and tried one of their mocktails, speaking just to the non-alcoholic part of…read morethe menu, it wasn't the most memorable I've had. I ordered a passionfruit drink that ended up being pretty simple flavor-wise and at a little over $10 with tip for a small glass, it felt a bit steep for what it was. That said, the interior is definitely fun and worth noting. It has a cool saloon-style that makes the space unique and full of personality.

Have been here a few times since I left my first review and I still love this spot but their house…read morewines have not been very good recently. They all have a bad rubbing alcohol taste to them. Hope they can improve this soon!

Lolo quickly became our go to spot for a good glass of wine. We know that they'll always have a…read morebanging selection of wines at the bar and bottles for sale. The staff can always help point you in the right direction and are super nice. Some of the glasses can be $16+, which is why I also love that they have the "house" selections for under $10, which are also always good. We've even been part of the LoLo wine club which id recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about wine, and you get a cute tote bag, a win win. Depending on the day we will hang out inside or outside, both equally enjoyable. It's always a nice time at LoLo!