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    La Traviata Italian Kitchen

    4.2 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Booth seating
    Sophie C.

    Location: plentiful parking in a lot shared by other businesses/restaurants. Ambiance: modern boho feel, mostly neutral decor ready for social media posts. Outside and indoor seating available. Clean and spacious. Some booth tables for the smaller kiddos. Good for casual date or group celebrations, or just the foodie in you to enjoy good food. Service: attentive without being obtrusive Food: served in a timely manner. The fried calamari was a very generous portion for the price. Didn't feel too greasy, good light batter crunch. Pasta entrees - also good for brunch portions. Not sure if the same for dinner. Portions are on the smaller "European" side but quality ingredients. Lovely place to take family or in-laws! I think the younger crowd who appreciates good food will enjoy this restaurant as well.

    Dinner Menu
    Daniel S.

    Austin may not be known for its Italian food, but La Traviata is one of the rare exceptions and I'm lucky to have it just down the street! I stopped in with a friend during happy hour and we grabbed seats at the bar which was already bustling. While we waited to order I took in the space. It's a beautiful restaurant with mid-century design elements and warm natural wood tones that give it a cozy elevated feel. The menu had so many tempting options, but I ultimately went with the sausage rigatoni while my friend ordered the carbonara. Both pasta dishes were excellent and paired perfectly with the complimentary focaccia the bartender brought over. The happy hour menu also features a great selection of wines and cocktails, which I happily explored. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional rounding out a truly enjoyable dining experience.

    Fresh Local Bread - Sourdough
    Nancy G.

    Tried this place during the week, very busy for a a weekday visit. Staff is very friendly and the environment is a bit classy in my opinion. Appetizer ~ Started off with the local bread, surprisingly it was cold but it was still good with the oil and olives it was paired with. Definitely worth a try but it didn't stand out for me for an Italian restaurant. 3.5/5 Appetizer ~ The risotto fritters were my favorite part of the meal. It comes with a tomato based sauce and the inside of the fritter was cheesy, which was so good. This is worth the try and I will definitely come back to have again. 5/5 Main Course ~ The pasta was delicious, had a nice seafood combination to it. My partner and I shared this and we each got a nice portion, very filling. I'd say out of all the Italian places I've been to, this has been a top contender. I do wish it had a slight creamy addition to it. 4/5 Dessert ~ I was very disappointed by the dessert, it looked so good and we thought it would be the best part, but unfortunately no. It was very dry and I had 2 bites and couldn't eat anymore of it. It came with ice cream but the dryness of the profiteroles was just overpowering. 2/5 Overall, great experience. I'll be happy to come back and try different things on their menu.

    tiramisu angel food cake
    Megan Y.

    We came here to eat on a Saturday. They are surprisingly popular, and the earliest same-day reservation we could get was at 7:45pm. The restaurant was lively when we arrived & other tables continued to arrive after us. We got seated directly next to the door, but weren't bothered by any wind. My mom had previously ate here and had some recommendations. We shared the focaccia and both desserts. I tried the chicken milanese even though the pastas beckoned - another time! Everything was delicious but definitely over priced. Service was great & the customer vibes is classy yet casual. Everyone dressed sharp, even those at the bar counter! The lovely couple next to us asked us for menu recommendations, and it's easy to look at servers bringing food out to other tables & getting inspired too.

    Fried Calamari and Warm Rosemary Focaccia
    Chris W.

    It's a great restaurant for traditional Italian food. The menu is short and sweet. We got the smoked mushroom carbonara with gf penne pasta (so good), fried calamari and mussels to share, the chicken Milanese is HUGE piled with fresh arugula. My vegan friend really enjoyed the warm Rosemary focaccia that she ordered two. We also tried the fettuccine with mushroom and roasted beets with burrata salad. Everything was hearty and delicious. I liked the Amaro old fashioned. The service was fantastic. I liked our server a lot. She was candid. Did not try to oversell anything. The ambiance is very nice. Good for small gatherings and dates. Best seats are the ones with a half booth. Otherwise, the wooden chairs can be uncomfortable after a while. It's nice to be able to hear each other's conversations. If there was music, the volume was tastefully modulated. Ample parking. Two separated unisex restrooms that are clean and cozy. Not too bright and both have a sink inside. Perfect.

    The seated bar
    Beverly M.

    My favorite Italian restaurant in Austin is back - this time on Southwest Parkway - with plenty of parking, away from the madness of Congress Avenue. Same chef and owner (Marion Gillcrist!), new manager (thanks John Stolz!), new digs. The interior is warm, thoughtfully curated, with touches of mid-century modern and Scandinavian simplicity. There's a seated bar and outdoor seating with heaters, too. I don't love banquette seating (too loud, too crowded) but the dining room is chill in an upscale way. We were there to enjoy the outdoors on a perfect Spring day at 5pm and were able to choose our seats - plus the service was excellent and relaxed. We ordered the yummy crispy fried calamari and our beloved bolognese... I'd missed it so much! The wine selection was small but top notch. You can order by the glass, too. I only regret that I didn't have room for dessert. I'm thinking Profiteroles next time. We breezed in because we arrived at opening time but I wouldn't consider going there without reservations.

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    Rishi P.

    Went for lunch but forgot it's Sunday brunch and couldn't order off the other menus. Had risotto fritters and delicious, only 3 so order more for large groups but the sauce was delicious. Chicken sandwich had great soft bread and lots of fresh arugula and the aioli sauce hit the spot Service was slower than we'd like for a non busy day which knocked a star off

    Shrimp puttanesca
    Michaela P.

    Made a reservation for 6:30 on a Saturday, table not ready. No biggie grabbed a drink at the bar, however the bartender did not really know how to make a French 75 or a Brooklyn, they were ok, but for the $$ they should be spot on. Hostess was super attentive and apologetic for the delay and got us a table within 15 minutes. Now the table was a bit on the small side, barely enough room for a drink or two, water glass and the food. Oh well. We opted for the fried calamari, mussels and shrimp puttanesca. Calamari well breaded, a bit too salty and some strong fish tastes. Mussels--not what I'm used to, but now it makes sense why they recommended a side of spaghetti, they were served in pasta sauce. The bread that came with it was so crispy it could not soak up the sauce. Then shrimp puttanesca lacked seasoning and was nothing to write home about, nor did we get the leftovers to go. Place was getting busy by 7:45 so they "rushed" others out to turn the tables around. Not cool. They did comp one of our dessert, since it was our anniversary. Overall high hopes for another good place close to home (the Congress location was so good back in the day) but sadly probably won't be back

    Damian C.

    Elegance. Intimate. Top tier Italian cuisine. Service was excellent. The Bean and I celebrated our anniversary here with some wonderful food and beautiful conversation. Braised beef lasagna and the duck confit were the entrees of the evening. Chased with prosecco and accompanied with calamari. Everything was excellent!!

    Carbonara
    Melissa B.

    The Good: Service and the food was excellent! This is my go-to place for carbonara. Was excited to see they reopened closer to home. The Not So Good: Would have loved a little more pancetta with my carbonara to bring more salt to the dish - but that might be a personal preference The Bad: Nope! not a thing.

    Carbonara with egg yolk
    Jana B.

    This was our first visit to La Traviata. Our party of 5 arrived without a reservation but the host offered two choices of tables and quickly got our choice arranged. Our waitress, Crystal, was friendly and knowledgeable, providing info about menu options. We had the rosemary focaccia which was crispy on top, soft in the center and covered with grated parm - delicious and was beautifully plated! Two of us ordered the carbonara which arrived with an egg yolk on top nestled in grated green onions. Very tasty! I'm not a huge fan of pasta dishes so this is a big compliment. Two had the chicken parm and said it was okay- the chicken was a bit overdone. The salad had nice lemony dressing and was good but could have benefitted from some foccacia croutons and more nuts. Here's where it was weird: one person ordered the salad special and the meat special was delivered to the table. And when we declined dessert, the check was delivered with two desserts on the tab. Then the desserts arrived which we declined. These errors were quickly rectified so maybe they were just having an off night. I really enjoyed this place and would go back.

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    Amazing! Loved the vibe, drinks, food. Everything was perfect. Shout out to Zach for the incredible service and attention to detail.

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    Never heard of this place but got a coupon in the mail for a buy one lunch, get a free lunch…read more Decided to try it as I'm always looking for decent Italian food. As it turns out the coupon was only good during the week and it was Saturday. No big deal. I ordered a Meatball Sandwich, my friend an Italian Sandwich (after asking our excellent young waitress about it). She brought out two very tasty types of bread with olive oil for dipping. The sandwiches came with Garlic Fries. The Fries were delicious but unfortunately mine were lukewarm. I certainly could have asked for a fresh portion, but was hungry enough not to bother. That's the reason my rating wasn't 5 Star. Because the restaurant was pretty empty on this Saturday afternoon, I feel the Chef shouldn't have sent out fries that weren't piping hot. The Meatball Sandwich however was marvelous. Freshly made, tasty meatballs with sauce and cheese on their focaccia bread was a real treat. I took half home and ate the rest for dinner. All in all, I'd come back here again as the food was excellent as well as the service.

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