Laurel

Name: Laurel
Address: 320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX, United States, 78746
Telephone: (512) 306-6400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4.0

124 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Great for brunch
Charming
Great for scenic views

Located in Hotel Viata in the scenic neighborhood of West Lake Hills just outside of Austin, Laurel highlights authentic coastal Italian cuisine with seasonal and local ingredients. Each experience is complemented by an extensive wine list and handcrafted cocktails curated by expert sommeliers and mixologists.

Nestled in Texas Hill Country, Laurel offers the perfect blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch dining experiences. Unwind on the outdoor patio designed for al fresco dining, complete with a grand fireplace to warm your meal under the stars.

Join us for live music on Friday and Saturday nights or Happy Hour every day from 4pm to 6pm. Visit us and make Laurel Restaurant your go-to spot for unforgettable moments, unique culinary experiences, and satisfying libations.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 13, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 306-6400
Website
https://www.hotelviata.com/restaurant-austin/laurel-restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ben Warden

Location
320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746
Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Cross Street
Bee Caves and 360 Highway
Parking Details
Covered Parking Garage same area as the Hotel
Entertainment
Laurel features live music multiple days a week, performed by some of the most talented jazz musicians in Austin.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Laurel Restaurant Tasting Menu
US$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Laurel's 5-course tasting menu takes you on a journey through expertly paired courses and wines.
Wine Wednesday
Multiple dates available
30% OFF Wine Bottles at Laurel Restaurant & Bar!
Austin Restaurant Week | August 30-September 15
US$30.00 - US$60.00 per person
Aug 30 - Sep 15, 2024
DISCOVER AUSTIN CULINARY DELIGHTS Austin Restaurant Week brings the city's top restaurants together for a week of culinary excellence, mouthwatering dishes, and unforgettable dining experiences. Known for its innovative menu and exceptional service, Laurel Restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Italy that you'll cherish long after the last bite. Customize your culinary experience at Laurel by choosing from an exquisite selection of antipasti, entrées, and desserts to create the perfect meal tailored to your tastes.

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Great for brunch
Austin
Great for brunch

124 Reviews

T
Tim
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hotel is beautiful and if the weather cooperates the outside patio woudl be lovely. The interior is very attractive and the service was good. The menu seemed creative and included some interesting items. The actual food was somewhat disappointing. Nothing was terrible and some items were good but others were ok at best. The crab cake benedict which sounds amazing to me was made with a terrible tasteless crab cake and the side of greens were wilted and had no flavor. The fresh juices were great as was the coffee. So it was a bit of a mixed bag.
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graeme
Austin
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
A real let down. We’d hoped for much better. Feels like a hotel breakfast room rather than an upscale restaurant, although they certainly price that way. Servers were friendly, the cocktails were well made. Everything else was mediocre. Had wanted to do the tasting menu, but they couldn’t accommodate switching 2 of 6 courses for a vegetarian. Ordered off the main menu. The burrata was good. The charcuterie board looked (and tasted) like a reassembled HEB platter. Had to send steak back, ordered medium rare, got well done. Even the second attempt (30 mins later) was mediocre quality meat. Manager offered a complimentary glass of wine by way of apology. But it was added to the check anyway. A
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch and had great service and food. I really appreciate the aesthetic of this restaurant. Lots of egg-based brunch options to choose from. Of course waffles and a delicious ricotta lemon pancake (no gluten free option for these at the moment). Bacon and sausage were cooked to perfection.
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Peter
Austin
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I wanted to like it more. Was there for lunch to celebrate with some coworkers. Venus looked interesting on opentable. Thought we could get mocktails… nothing available. Food - started good with the burrata. Mains were mediocre. My main was a vegetable wrap… cafeteria quality. Vibe was just off for such a nice looking hotel venue. Lonely atmosphere. Maybe more if a spot for the evening?
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Gergana
Portland
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant in a beautiful location. The food was good yet nothing truly exceptional but the atmosphere really takes it to the next level. We did a brunch here, for my friend's birthday, and they gave her an extra portion of these delicious fried balls filled with custard, with a candle. I had purchased a Travelzoo certificate which really made it worthwhile. Laurel Restaurant is located at the Hotel Viata which is up in the hills along 360. It's a truly beautiful location. Plenty of parking attached to the hotel. Good service and not too busy or noisy on a Sunday morning. Reservations through Open Table were quick and easy. Will likely go back again.
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KCKE
Austin
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited Laurel for the first time for brunch and was happy we went. The location and atmosphere was great. Service by Luis was top notch. Food was delicious with the exception of the blueberry muffin, nothing special; however the Benny and BBQ hash were great and creative. Drinks were tops too. While not inexpensive Laurel is a great option for a different, enjoyable, occasion, IMO.
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LeannB
Las Vegas
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I bought a Travelzoo voucher to bring my friend to brunch for her birthday. Parking was free and easy. The restaurant was lovely and the food was delicious. I spoke to the restaurant manager because their website said a carafe of mimosas for brunch was $30, but the staff and the manager didn’t know about this and wanted us to buy a bottle of champagne for double the price. I had to pull up the menu and show the manager to get the price. Not horribly inconvenient, but an interruption to our meal. I would still recommend this venue for a weekend brunch.
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StaceyW
Austin
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and excellent service. The restaurant was beautiful and I will definitely go again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst experience - 12:30 reservation. Ordered Avocado toast as soon as we sat down - you can’t get drinks until you get food - the time is now 1:27p and we’ve still not gotten said food. We wasted an hour at this restaurant for them to only offer to bag our food to go - which I paid for and LEFT. I did not make reservations to sit at a table for an hour to drink water and then get avocado toast to go. I think it’s only fair to refund my money. Would NOT recommend Laurel to anyone EVER!
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table for two in a quiet corner. Our waiter Simo was wonderful. Everyone was very nice to us. The service was great. It took a little time for the entrees to come out, but they were worth the wait. The food was excellent.
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FAQs

Laurel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 306-6400.

Laurel is rated 4 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 13, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746

Additional information

Cross Street
Bee Caves and 360 Highway
Neighbourhood
West Austin / Westlake
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Covered Parking Garage same area as the Hotel
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ben Warden
Entertainment
Laurel features live music multiple days a week, performed by some of the most talented jazz musicians in Austin.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.hotelviata.com/restaurant-austin/laurel-restaurant
Phone number
(512) 306-6400

Laurel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Laurel Restaurant Tasting Menu

Wine Wednesday

Austin Restaurant Week | August 30-September 15

Menu

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does Laurel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Laurel restaurant rated?

Is Laurel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information