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The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian Christmas Eve tradition, also known as La Vigilia in the Southern Italy region. The seven-course meal, typically served on Christmas Eve, features fish and seafood-filled dishes such as stews, soups, and pastas. And luckily, for Austin, two local restaurants are offering their versions of the holiday seafood feast this year.
It’s Italian Cucina
1500 South Lamar Boulevard, Zilker
The Northern Italian restaurant’s Feast of the Seven Fishes includes dishes such as Maine lobster ravioli in a brandied cream sauce, truffled white anchovies, and spicy black squid pink risotto with sauteed shrimp. There are optional wine pairings per course too.
Price: $115 per person, $35 for wine pairings.
When: Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, with timed seatings from 4 to 10 p.m.
How to Book: Book reservations online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
L’Oca d’Oro
1900 Simond Avenue, Mueller
The Italian restaurant is hosting its Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner for two nights. Expect three-course family-style meals with menu dishes to come.
Prices: $90 for adults
When: Monday, December 23, and Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, with timed seatings from 4 to 10 p.m.
How to Book: Book reservations online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.
