Cafe Malta

4.4

1390 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Cafe Malta is a neighborhood bistro serving Mediterranean-inspired fare. It combines a warm, relaxed atmosphere with a perpetually creative kitchen.

Named for the island at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, Cafe Malta finds inspiration in the cuisines of Italy, southern France, Morocco, Greece and Spain, and in the Mediterranean tradition, Cafe Malta cooks seasonally and features a variety of local ingredients.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 853-9584
Website
http://www.cafemaltaaustin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We offer a wide variety of catering options. For information, please write to catering@CafeMaltaAustin.com

Location
3421 W. William Cannon Dr., #127, Austin, TX 78745
Neighborhood
South Austin
Cross street
Brodie Lane
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
William Cannon & Brodie
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Mussels* ^$11.00
from PEI, plied with chardonnay, tomato, garlic, parsley & harissa, with fresh house baguette
Lamb Brochettes* ^$9.00
Grilled skewers of ground Texas Lamb wrapped in pancetta, with a creamy mustard
Smoked Fish Paté* ^$8.50
with crème fraiche, shallots, paprika & chive, served with toasted baguette
Crostini di Hill Country$8.50
Smokey Denmark jalapeño sausage, brie, parsley-pecan pesto on baguette
Gnocchi Bleu$8.50
Handmade potato dumplings in a creamy sauce of gorgonzola, garlic & thyme
Hummus^$7.50
Creamy dip of chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and tahini, with crudité & grilled flatbread
Cheese Board^$12.00
A selection from Antonelli's with house pickled vegetables, preserves, nuts & baguette

Salads

Texas Gala Apple^$7.50
dinosaur kale, goat cheese, walnuts, shaved shallots, honey apple cider vinaigrette
Levant^$7.00
Butter lettuce, diced tomato & cucumber, avocado, olives, mint & parsley in preserved lemon vin'ette
Grilled Salmon* ^$13.00
crumbled feta, pancetta lardons and apple over spinach in tahini vinaigrette
Lombatello* ^$13.00
Grilled hanger steak, romaine & tomato, red onion, avocado, gorgonzola aioli, balsamic redux

Mains

Bistro* ^$19.50
Grilled marinated hanger steak with a black pepper-port wine sauce, potato gorgonzola gratin, balsamic redux & tonight's local vegetable sauté
Provençal* ^$18.50
Pan-seared cod in a sauce of tomato, olives niçoises, fennel, orange zest, white wine & a splash of pastis, over saffron risotto and tonight's local veg sauté
Arista* ^$16.50
Berkwood Farm pork shoulder braised with rosemary and garlic, with red onion apricot chutney, creamy polenta, and tonight's local vegetable sauté
Catalan* ^$16.00
Seared Texas chicken leg quarter in a sauce of Spanish chorizo, red pepper, paprika, onion & tomato, with fried potatoes & tonight's local vegetable sauté
Pisto Manchego^$15.00
Fresh local zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, tomato & sweet peppers simmered with onion, carrot, garlic, white wine & herbs, topped with a fried pasture-raised egg, shaved manchego, & herbed breadcrumbs
Maltagliati^$16.00
Our fresh housemade pasta tossed in a ragù of pork and roasted vegetables, finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and grated parmesan Reggiano
Champignon$14.00
Crimini & oyster mushrooms, caramelized onion, goat cheese and fresh herbs baked in a flaky pastry crust, with mornay sauce & tonight's vegetable sauté
Brisket Ravioli$15.00
Fresh house pasta stuffed with chardonnay-braised brisket, tossed in a pesto of Texas pecans, parsley, garlic, and parmesan reggiano

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Malta offers "outstanding" food and a cozy, romantic ambiance, perfect for date nights. Guests rave about the eclectic menu and "excellent" service, particularly during the "Tour de Forks." While the restaurant can get noisy, the "great value" and welcoming atmosphere make it a beloved neighborhood gem in Austin.

1,390 Reviews

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Brandi
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Malta is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant. The red snapper special they served last night was stunningly delicious. I also get the muscles most times I dine there. That broth and the tomatoes. Chef's kiss!!
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Scott
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had not been back to Cafe Malta since before COVID. The printed menu has not changed but the taste of the food is bland. The wait staff are amateurs : inattentive, incorrect orders,etc.
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GERALD
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance, creative food, great waitstaff, and moderate prices make this a favorite.
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Todd
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the mussels and Loved the Crostini appetizers. Red Snapper was flavorful and I enjoyed the citrus taste. Also my husband had Hangar steak and said it was good and the vegetable medley was fresh and well prepared. Enjoyed the Italian wine and Lavender cream brûlée. We will definitely try again. Antoinette
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Amanda
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed - everything was delicious! Friend from out of town joined us and we loved the smoked fish pâté as a starter. Two ordered Of the short ribs and one salmon salad (salmon was perfectly crisp on outside and moist inside). Ended dinner w two flourless chocolate cakes and crème brûlée. Can't wait for our next visit!
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Inge
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Highly recommended. Always enjoy the different “stops” on the Tour de forks.
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Ryan
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great hidden gem in S. Austin! Food and cocktails are well priced, portioned correctly, and absolutely fresh.
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David
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was our second visit to Cafe Malta. The food was delicious and decent value. We enjoyed two cocktails and two glasses of nice French wine. Unlike our first visit, this visit was disappointing in terms of service. We were seated 10 minutes before our server came to see us. She took a drink and appetizer order. The appetizer arrived fairly quickly. The drinks did not arrive until 5 -10 minutes later. Our server never asked to explain specials or see if we had any questions. The restaurant was very busy, and she had tables outside and inside the restaurant. It is likely she was stretched thin. We did not mind the speed of service but the inattentiveness took away from enjoying the meal. We might have stayed for dessert or a 2nd glass of wine but instead we left. Hopefully, it was an exception. We’re going back because the food is excellent, and we hope the service improves to the level seen in our first visit.
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JEANNE
Austin
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Such a neighborhood gem. It was a busy night but it seemed they were very short-handed. Waitstaff worked their trails off! We weren't in a hurry and the food is worth the wait.
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TM
Austin
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Far better than the usual Austin offering. Consistently fresh, delicious.
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FAQs

Cafe Malta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 853-9584.

Cafe Malta is rated 4.4 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3421 W. William Cannon Dr., #127, Austin, TX 78745

Additional information

Cross street
Brodie Lane
Neighborhood
South Austin
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
William Cannon & Brodie
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafemaltaaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 853-9584
Catering
We offer a wide variety of catering options. For information, please write to catering@CafeMaltaAustin.com

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Cafe Malta

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

74 Austin Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Brisket Ravioli

Gnocchi Bleu

Gnocchi Sage

Starters

Mussels* ^$11.00

Lamb Brochettes* ^$9.00

Smoked Fish Paté* ^$8.50

Crostini di Hill Country$8.50

Gnocchi Bleu$8.50

Hummus^$7.50

Cheese Board^$12.00

Salads

Texas Gala Apple^$7.50

Levant^$7.00

Grilled Salmon* ^$13.00

Lombatello* ^$13.00

Mains

Bistro* ^$19.50

Provençal* ^$18.50

Arista* ^$16.50

Catalan* ^$16.00

Pisto Manchego^$15.00

Maltagliati^$16.00

Champignon$14.00

Brisket Ravioli$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Cafe Malta restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Malta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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