L'Oca d'Oro

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   Sonja

   VIP

   Austin

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional food and service. Tasting menu was awesome. The pasta and meatball and fresh mozzarella were exceptional. The tortellini was also amazing. Our service was perfect. Will return.
   

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   Christin

   Austin

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The pre-fix Valentine's Day vegetarian meal left a bit to be desired for the price, though several of the items were incredible (pasta, samosas, turnips), and the Beatles theme was fun. They probably could have done with one more front line person at the bar on such a busy night. Everyone that works there that we interacted with was very friendly, knowledgeable and lovely, however. I want to go back when the a la carte menu is available. I appreciate that the restaurant takes such good care of their staff. Overall, a good experience.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Christin, Thanks so much for coming to celebrate with us and providing some feedback. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the Beatles menu. Look forward to having you back in for our regular menu. There's always a number of vegetarian dishes and pasta is 1/2 off during Happy Hour every day from 4-6. See you again soon, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   MICHELLE

   Dallas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We loved the dinner - the Valentine’s Day special was incredible, drinks were amazing and the service was great. Only downside was they seemed to be running behind with reservation times - we had a 7:30 reservation and got sat to eat at 8:10. Overall the dinner and drinks were great!
   

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   Gabriel

   San Antonio

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We came for the Valentine’s Day set menu. Cocktails were very good, ambience was nice and our server was very friendly and attentive! We were looking forward to this for a while but sadly we did not care for most of the food. First course- the mozzarella and garlic with beet puree was a big miss. The mozzarella was not very soft and we couldn’t taste any of the beet topping, as the garlic was overpowering. Not a great mouth feel w/ this one either, just cold mush. The kale salad was overwhelmingly salty, but the nut clusters were really good! Sadly the entire dish just tasted like a salted lime. Finally, the focaccia bread with blueberry butter. I was really looking forward to this one but it was just not good. The butter needed salt desperately, the entire thing was just bland. Second course- masala samosa. This was fine, was interesting to see this as a course at an Italian restaurant. It was good, could have been warmer. My issue with this was that it tasted like a samosa you could get at tarka or something similar, nothing stood out. The next dish, the butter poached turnips, was the one I was the most curious about. My partner and I liked this dish the least. I thought this tasted identical to microwaveable steam-in-bag broccoli. My partner thought the dish was so bitter that they only took one bite. Last dish was the bucatini a la vodka. This was DELICIOUS but cold by the time we got to it since they bring every dish of the course out at once. I wish there were more pasta dishes on this menu because this is clearly a strong suit of theirs. Dessert- olive oil cake with zabaglione. Cake itself was very tasty! Zabaglione was awful and ruined the whole thing. I know it’s made with fortified wine but it was so overpowering. Every bite was like I was taking a shot of cheap liquor. We ended up scraping most of the sauce off. Overall we were so disappointed with the food quality, especially with it ending up costing $225. We both agreed we wouldn’t come back.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Gabriel, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy the dinner and that we didn't know while you were in the restaurant so we could try and make sure that your dishes were being prepared properly. We don't have as much flexibility as usual on nights when we're doing a set menu but we still want to bring you hot food or olive oil cake without zabaglione if that's what you want. Maybe you'll give us another try during Happy Hour when pasta and spritzes are all 1/2 off from 4-6 everyday. Take care and thank you for the feedback, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   Jill

   Austin

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent night! We've attended many of the Valentine dinners and this was one of the very best. Good vibe, fun theme and really excellent menu. Well done! And glad you spread it out over a few days.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Jill, Glad you got to enjoy our Beatles menu. We thought this was a pretty fun one. And, of course, thanks for reviewing. Look forward to having you in for our next holiday? Take care, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   Kacy

   VIP

   Atlanta

   58 reviews

   3.0

   58 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is on the salty side. Credit card fee is added automatically. Tip of 20% is also added automatically, which should be based on service quality, not automatically deserved. Obviously if the service were great, I would not bring this up.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Kacy, Thanks for coming in and taking the time to review. Anytime something is too salty, please let us know so we can remake the dish or test it for salt. We're always happy to bring back something else for any reason. As to the service charge, we've included that since we opened so that it can be shared with the entire staff and guarantee a living base wage, PTO and direct primary care benefit so they don't have to depend on tips for the majority of their wage. That said, it is still our job to provide excellent, friendly and approachable service. If there was something specific that was not good about the service, we'd love to know. Take care, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   Margaret

   VIP

   Houston

   24 reviews

   4.0

   24 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We enjoyed our meal of grilled Romaine salad, (pricey) lasagne, and tiramisu. Wish the seating were more cozy. Attentive service. Built-in 20% gratuity.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Margaret, Glad you enjoyed and thank you for taking the time to review. We appreciate it and hope that you'll come back and try a different part of the restaurant next time. Maybe, the patio during the next few months when it's nice? Let us know that you'd like a nice corner or banquette or try the Chef's Counter which might not be cozy but is a fun show. Hope to see you again soon, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   Aaron

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   from the food to the service, everything was amazing and fresh. I wish every meal in my life could be prepared this thoughtfully.
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Aaron, That is such a lovely compliment. We do try to create the dishes and execute them with care and I'm glad that came through for you. Look forward to having you back in soon to see what new dishes will be on. Be well, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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   Dona

   VIP

   Dallas

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Your pasta is creative and amazing! Wish you were in Fort Worth, but I will always dine with you when in Austin . Thank you for a memorable experience ❣️
   

   L'Oca d'OroResponded 2 days ago

   Dona, Thank you so much for coming in when you're in town and taking the time to review. We'll see you again when you come through next and with a whole new menu! Be well, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
   

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    Alexandra

    VIP

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We always love our meal at L'Oca d'Oro. Delicious cocktails. Fresh and innovative pastas. The folks there always remember us and are lovely and generous with their recommendations.
    

    L'Oca d'OroResponded on 6 February 2025

    Alexandra, I'm so glad you have enjoyed and that you get some special treatment. That's what we strive to provide for everyone who dines here. Look forward to having you back in soon to see what's new on the menu. Be well, Adam Orman, Co-Owner
    

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