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Gusto Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar
4800 Burnet Rd., 512/458-1100
John Anderson
The happy hour from 4-7pm offers cheaper appetisers and pizza, and the decent selection of wines by the bottle and the glass makes it merrier. The dinner menu features a terrific pappardelle bolognese, as well as a meatball appetizer that melts into its sauce.
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Chronicle Reviews
Gusto Italian Kitchen
Despite some bright spots, 'Gusto' fails to dazzle
Rachel Feit, July 26, 2012
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