Mangia! Italian eatery in Texas puts out ‘pay-what-you-will’ menu
L’Oca d’Oro, an Italian restaurant in Austin, Texas, has introduced a 'Pay What You Will' menu every Tuesday. This initiative aims to make dining accessible to all, especially those affected by rising food costs. Customers can choose how much to pay for their meals, with some even opting to pay more to help others.
- ▪The 'Pay What You Will' day is held every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- ▪Diners can enjoy a variety of Italian dishes and decide their payment amount at the end of the meal.
- ▪The restaurant's owners hope to support local residents, including hospitality workers and teachers, who may struggle to afford dining out.
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US News Mangia! Italian eatery in Texas puts out ‘pay-what-you-will’ menu By Jeanne Erickson Published May 30, 2026, 1:34 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The customer is always right in Texas — at least once a week. A trendy Italian restaurant is serving up a generous new promotion that turns every Tuesday into a “Pay What You Will” day, letting cash-strapped diners decide how much dough they’re willing to fork over. L’Oca d’Oro co-owners Adam Orman and Fiore Tedesco III introduced the unique pay model, officially dubbed “PWYW,” at their hotspot in Austin. 5 At the L’Oca d’Oro restaurant in Austin, Texas, customers can stuff their faces with Italian delicacies.
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