Updated June 19, 10:10 a.m.: Juliet Ristorante reopens today at 3 p.m. as Juliet Italian Kitchen.

The Barton Springs Road restaurant has a new Italian-American menu, which includes dishes such as Caprese Bruschetta, Stuffed Shrimp Marinara, Salmon Crudo, Grilled Octopus and Spaghetti Bolognese. Juliet Italian Kitchen will introduce a Prix Fixe Power Lunch menu, which includes an antipasti and entrée available during the week.

The restaurant was also redesigned by Design Hound and is launching a new Jazz series, which kicks off July 5.

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Original post: Juliet Ristorante, 1500 Barton Springs Road, Austin, will temporarily close June 5 as it retools both in name and flavor. The restaurant known for its modern Italian dishes will reopen as Juliet Italian Kitchen in late June with an emphasis on Italian-American cuisine—offering, for example, more red-sauce dishes and family-style servings. 512-479-1800. www.juliet-austin.com

"I am so proud of Juliet Ristorante and all we have managed to accomplish. Thousands of Austinites walk through our doors each month and in an effort to better serve our town, we have decided to bring a more timeless cuisine to Austin,” said Jacob Weaver, Juliet Italian Kitchen executive chef, in a news release. “At Juliet Italian Kitchen, we will focus on Italian-American food inspired by the beloved classic red-sauce restaurants found throughout the country while also offering family-style meals. We will maintain a strong emphasis on quality and handmade products, including our own pastas, cheeses, breads and desserts while delivering a more comfortable, predictable and nostalgic menu that we hope Austin will soon fall in love with."