Restaurants near South Lamar and Barton Springs in Austin, $25-$40

Hunan Lion

Chinese • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $25-$40

Seek out the more unusual fare here, such as curried Singapore noodles with shrimp and barbecued pork; or the Hunan spicy duck.

4006 S. Lamar #1000, 512/447-3388

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It's Italian Cucina

Italian • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $25-$40

This authentic Italian restaurant and martini bar specializes in classic fare like handmade gnocchi and Ossobuco and boasts an award-winning wine list.

1500 S. Lamar #110, 512/482-8655

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Juliet Italian Kitchen

Italian • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $25-$40

Proof that "family-friendly" and "sophisticated" can share the same space, this beautifully designed restaurant delivers on the fundamentals of Italian-American cuisine.

1500 Barton Springs Rd., 512/479-1800

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Odd Duck

Gastro Pub • South Lamar and Barton Springs • $25-$40 •  First Plates 

Chef Bryce Gilmore first made a splash with his Odd Duck Farm to Trailer before moving on to the nationally acclaimed Barley Swine. He revives Odd Duck with this brick-and-mortar starring seasonal, farm-fresh food prepared by a wood-fired oven.

1201 S. Lamar, 512/433-6521

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