L'Oca d'Oro

"L’Oca d’Ora almost sounds like a fictional place. It’s an impossibly cute little Mueller cafe with floor-to-ceiling windows tucked between a pedestrian-only shopping center and a picturesque lakeside park. Where you sit makes a big difference since the tasting menu isn't offered by the bar or on the patio. The spread starts with bread served with fresh mozzarella, plus a few dips and cured meats. After that, there’s a pasta course, a meat course, and dessert—each with two options, making this ideal for couples who want to share more plates. It has its high points, but there are also a few dishes that feel like they’ve been prepared in advance to be served over and over through the night. Wine pairing: N/A, but there’s a long list of (mostly Italian) bottles and by-the-glass options" - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"This Mueller restaurant offers sustainable, locally sourced dishes like super-fresh mozzarella, sourdough focaccia, and an ever-rotating menu of pastas with both classic options (rigatoni all’amatriciana) and creative takes (reginette with smoked brisket). If lasagna is on the menu, get it. Solo diners can park at the small bar with wine or a cocktail, friends can enjoy the Mueller bustle on the patio, and there’s room for even large parties in the dining room." - Erin Russell

"For those whose love language is pasta, this Mueller Italian restaurant is a great pick, offering tasty dishes and reasonable prices. The menu includes exceptional fresh mozzarella, seasonal pasta, and desserts. There is a $55 three-course fixed menu for lovers on a budget. It offers indoor and outdoor dining service." - Erin Russell

"This modern Italian restaurant in the Mueller development kicks up its soda offerings by offering homemade pop in seasonal flavors like basil-lime and orange cream, along with the option to add zero-proof gin as a mixer. But L’Oca crafts a selection of mocktails, too, like its School Night Spritz, a combination of grapefruit-mint cordial, basil, mint, lime, and bubbles. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Lane Gillespie

"An Italian restaurant known for advocating for the rights of service industry workers." - Nadia Chaudhury