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La Traviata

Item: La Traviata
Author: Shelley Seale

Cuisine: European, Italian

Price: $$

10Best Says

For over a decade, La Traviata has been serving the Austin area with genuine Italian comfort food. For those with lighter appetites they serve a wonderful selection of salads. Fancy a great pasta? Ask what the homemade ravioli of the day is. Many satisfied diners recommend the Spaghetti alla Carbonara as 'to die for.' Among many mouthwatering pasta entrees, you'll also find seafood, chicken and beef dishes. La Traviata is set up like a busy, bustling cafe with the tables placed closely to each other. Reservations are a must on the weekends as it gets crowded. Service is excellent and gets top marks.

Address:

314 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
512-479-8131

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 11:30am-2pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Fri: 11:30am-2pm,; 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sat: 5:30pm-10:30pm

Website:

latraviatatx.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Shelley Seale
Austin Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "Great for a date night or fun evening with friends but due to its busy ambiance and the proximity of fellow diners, not for that night where you want to have quiet, intimate conversation."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: An established, upscale Italian trattoria on the downtown scene, this is a golden go-to place.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Krissy Gillaspia
Austin Local Expert

Italian: "Great for a date night or fun evening with friends but due to its busy ambiance and the proximity of fellow diners, not for that night where you want to have quiet, intimate conversation."

Dinner Menu
- Primi
  
  Soup Of The Day
  
  ($6.50)
  
  Roasted Bell Peppers With Fresh Mozzarella
  
  with capers, basil, extra virgin olive oil, white anchovies and castelvetrano olives ($9.00)
  
  Zucchini Salad
  
  zucchini, green olives, parsley, fresh mint & pecorino ($8.50)
  
  Beef Carpaccio With Fried Radicchio
  
  served with shaved parmesan, arugula, truffle oil, olives, and toasted pinenuts ($11.50)
  
  Mista Salad
  
  local baby greens, red wine vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts and shaved pecorino toscana cheese ($8.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  
  romaine tossed with anchovy, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan reggiano and garlic croutons ($8.50)
  
  Roasted Beet Salad
  
  with candied pecans, arugula, radishes and texas goat cheese ($9.00)
  
  Steamed Prince Island Mussels
  
  white wine, garlic, fresh parsley, served with crostini ($12.00)
  
  Homemade Ravioli
  
  ask about todays selection ($11.50)
  
  Crispy Polenta
  
  rosemary polenta served with an italian gorgonzola sauce ($9.00)
  
  Prosciutto Di Parma
  
  prosciutto di parma served with belgian endive, scallions, olives, shaved parmesan and truffle oil ($11.00)
- Entrees - Pesce E Carne
  
  Chicken Parmesan
  
  topped with italian fontina cheese; served with spaghetti and roasted tomato sauce ($17.00)
  
  Seared Atlantic Salmon
  
  lentil ragu, sauteed greens with tapanade and aioli ($19.00)
  
  Cioppino Alla San Francisco
  
  clams, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and salmon served in a spicy tomato and white wine garlic sauce with lemon, saffron aioli and italian parsley ($19.50)
  
  Duck Confit
  
  fig sauce, potato fennel gratin and haricot vert ($22.00)
  
  Veal Picatta
  
  veal scallopine, lemon caper sauce, mashed potatoes and haricot vert ($24.50)
  
  Roasted Beef Tenderloin
  
  with creamy polenta, roasted garlic and sauteed greens ($25.50)
- Entrees - Pasta
  Pasta Norma
  
  penne tossed with roasted eggplant, tomato, basil garlic and topped with toasted ricotta salata ($13.50)
  
  Spaghetti Aglio E Olio
  spaghetti tossed with local arugula, toasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine and scallions
  
  $13.50
  
  With Shrimp: $17.50
  Calamari Puttanesca
  
  linguine with calamari, garlic, chili flakes, anchovies, capers, olives, tomato sauce and basil ($14.50)
  
  Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
  
  spaghetti tossed with pancetta, onion, cream, and lemon, topped with a local farm fresh egg yolk ($15.00)
  
  Spaghetti Alla Bolognese
  
  spaghetti tossed in a veal, beef and pork ragu ($15.00)
  
  Rigatoni With Spicy Lamb Meatballs
  
  served with roasted tomato sauce, roasted bell peppers, basil, pinenuts and a touch of cream ($16.00)
  
  Fettuccine Con Funghi
  
  fettuccine with portobello and crimini mushrooms, spinach, fried artichokes, parmesan and truffle oil ($16.00)

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