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L'oca d'Oro is an Italian-inspired neighborhood restaurant in the Mueller district of Austin, known for community-focused dining and handmade pasta

L'oca d'Oro is a cornerstone of the Austin dining scene, celebrated for its house-made pasta and market-driven, Italian-inspired cuisine. Beyond traditional service, the venue hosts inclusive Pay What You Will dinners and features a regular weekend happy hour. The menu highlights seasonal ingredients in dishes like rigatoni arrabiata and beef tartare, alongside specialty desserts. Guests can also enjoy the monthly seasonal pasta subscription service, participate in cultural film screenings, or support regional food advocacy programs while dining.

Upcoming Events

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18 Nov 2026

Table to Farm Dinner: Boggy Creek

Special menu featuring Boggy Creek Farm produce, benefiting Farmshare Austin.

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19 Nov 2026

Table to Farm Dinner: Boggy Creek

Special menu featuring Boggy Creek Farm produce, benefiting Farmshare Austin.

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20 Nov 2026

Table to Farm Dinner: Boggy Creek

Special menu featuring Boggy Creek Farm produce, benefiting Farmshare Austin.

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21 Nov 2026

Table to Farm Dinner: Boggy Creek

Special menu featuring Boggy Creek Farm produce, benefiting Farmshare Austin.

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22 Nov 2026

Table to Farm Dinner: Boggy Creek

Special menu featuring Boggy Creek Farm produce, benefiting Farmshare Austin.

Past Events

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31 Oct 2026

Halloween Spooky Spritz Specials

$5 kid pastas and adult spritz specials, with both available to go.

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22 Sep 2026

Pay What You Will Night

Neighborhood Italian dinner where you decide the price of the food portion.

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27 Aug 2026

Community Partners Chat

KOOP Radio

Monthly radio broadcast on community care and food security with local chefs.

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25 Aug 2026

Building Good Work Together

Still Austin

Meet Chef Jess Simpkin for a dish and conversation at Still Austin.

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23 Aug 2026

TO BE SEEN Film Screening

Local filmmaker David Liu documents how Austin spots navigated the pandemic.

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13 Jul 2026

To Be Seen Film Screening

Texas Spirit Theater

A documentary screening sharing stories of resilience from Austin's local food scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions

L'oca d'Oro hosts community-driven events including Pay What You Will dinners, seasonal pasta subscription pickups, and occasional unique food and film screenings.

You can find L'oca d'Oro in the Mueller neighborhood of Austin at 1900 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723.

Yes, L'oca d'Oro features a happy hour every Friday through Sunday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Yes, you can join the monthly subscription for a selection of handmade pastas and sauces, which are available for pickup at the restaurant or local delivery.

During Pay What You Will dinners, you order as you normally would and choose the amount you can afford to pay for your food at the end of the meal.