"The West Lake Hills has a light, breezy look inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Laurel, the hotel’s current restaurant, embraces the coastal Italian idea wholeheartedly, with bright pastas like fettuccine al limone and frutti di mare, salads with fresh greens and vegetables, and seafood served alongside hearty steaks (because it’s still Texas, after all). The cocktails play around with Italian aperitivo, and there is all-day service, making it a convenient respite for West Lake Hills residents and Austinites in need of a not-so-distant getaway." - Taylor Tobin, Eater Staff