Like so many great adventures, a meal at the Paggi...

Like so many great adventures, a meal at the Paggi House should start at the bar where you can enjoy some of their hand-crafted cocktails such as the chili pepper margarita. Their 5-7 Happy Hour is one of the best in Austin with half-priced drinks and a range of nibbles. As for the meal, our group of 8 tried most of the appetizers, all of which were inventive and well executed - though for me a stand-out favorite was the pea soup. The rib-eye special was spectacular - you can't really go wrong with a perfectly cook slab of top quality beef. We barely made room for dessert which again raised the bar on what you would normally expect from the forgotten third course. Beyond the food, it's a beautifully adapted building in a serene setting with a great view of the city. The service we received was flawless and it's a perfect example of how great dining in Austin can be.