Restaurants in East Austin, $25-$40

A L'Oca d'Oro

Italian • East • $25-$40

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.

1900 Simond, 737/212-1876

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B Salty Sow

American Cafe • East • $25-$40 •  First Plates 

This sleek, barn chic interior with long tables and high stools is joined to a second dining area by a breezy patio. Wherever you choose to sit, this is a great environment to enjoy triple-fried duck fat fries topped with a sous-vide egg, milk-braised pork shoulder, or fried smashed potatoes smothered in neckbone gravy.

1917 Manor Rd., 512/391-2337

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