Dining Guide 2004: Where to eat, from A to V

Good food comes in all forms in Central Texas. Here are more than 200 listings by category, from American to Mexican to Vietnamese.

PIZZA

Austin Pizza Garden. Texas T-bone features strips of steak with vegetables on a thin, crisp crust. 6266 U.S. 290 W., 891-9980.

Brick Oven. Imaginative toppings and lightly smoked crust from the 100-year-old brick oven. 1209 Red River St. (one of multiple locations), 477-7006. See also: classic Austin spots.

Frank & Angie's. 18-inch vegetarian pie includes cubed eggplant, roasted garlic and sundried tomatoes. 508 West Ave., 472-3534.

Mangia. Thin or stuffed, on white or whole wheat dough. 2401 Lake Austin Blvd., 478-6600, 8012 Mesa Drive, 349-2126, 3500 Guadalupe St., 302-5200.

Marye's Gourmet Pizza. BST brings together bacon, spinach and tomatoes. 3663 Bee Cave Road, 327-5222.

Niki's. Authentic Big Apple pie in Dobie Mall on the edge of the University of Texas campus. 2025 Guadalupe St., 474-1876

. Reale's. See Italian.

Roppolo's Pizzeria. Heavy on the cheese, with a rolled-edge crust. 316 E. Sixth St., 476-1490.

Rounders. Lightly charred crust imparts a flavor found in few pizzas locally. 1203 W. Sixth St., 477-0404.

Saccone's Pizza. 'New Jersey-style' pies provide some of the best pizza in the region. 13812 Research Blvd., 257-1200.

Tuscany Market. Thin crust from a super-fast oven. 12221 Riata Trace Parkway, 249-1500.

ROMANTIC

Aquarelle. Elegant French restaurant that's a perfect setting for a 3 1/2-hour meal. 606 Rio Grande St., 479-8117.

Café Caprice. Eclectic American cuisine, plus the most romantic table in town. 900 W. 10th St., 477-5576.

Carmelo's. Upscale Italian fare in a downtown historical structure accented by stone walls. 504 E. Fifth St., 477-7497.

Emerald Restaurant. Irish cuisine in a quaint cottage. 13614 Texas 71 W., 263-2147.

Green Pastures. Graceful Victorian setting for eclectic American cuisine. 811 W. Live Oak St., 444-1888.

Hudson's on the Bend. Nationally known for fabulous game and Southwestern flair. 3509 RM 620 N., 266-1369.

Jeffrey's. An Austin institution featuring regional flavors in a quiet setting. 1204 West Lynn St., 477-5584.

The Range. An 1860s limestone house hosts a blend of flavors. 101 N. Main St., Salado, (254) 947-3828.

Trattoria Grande. Intimate setting in the large Renaissance Hotel. 9721 Arboretum Blvd., 795-6100.

Zoot. Eclectic American fare in an old house with a bistro ambience. 509 Hearn St., 477-6535.