Cafe Malta

4.5

1406 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 1,406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Malta is a cherished neighborhood gem offering an inviting atmosphere and consistently delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "outstanding food" and "excellent service," with highlights including the Crostini appetizer and Brisket Ravioli. While the menu is limited, the restaurant's charm and attentive staff make it a worthwhile visit.

1,406 Reviews

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Michael
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The “Tour de Forks” menus always offer surprising and varied tastes — add to that the excellent service and downright reasonable prices, and Cafe Malta is a real winner —
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Karen
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When the restaurant was still mostly empty, I asked the waiter to lower the column of the swelling music so the conversation would be easier. He acted like my request was weird and I don't think he did. The food was tasty, but not extraordinary, and the appetizer (hummus and pita) was overly filling.
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Leslie
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Each time I’ve dined at Cafe Malta before (there have been several) I enjoyed the delicious food, excellent service and cheerful atmosphere. This time was different. I felt like our table was crammed between the bar and people next to us. Our waitress was nice but she forgot my boyfriend’s cocktail, served cold bread (with what tasted like margarine not butter only when we asked for it) brought an extra salad by mistake (we were not charged) and overlooked our several attempts to get her to bring the check. It was a busy Friday night and I made our reservation last minute so I understand but it just wasn’t up to the standard of my previous dining experiences there. Café Malta is a gem in a wasteland of restaurants with mediocre food and bad service in Southwest Austin. I hope this was an aberration and I plan to go back. I really hope I wont be disappointed again.
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Ellen
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had to arrive on a weekday at 1:30 and the kitchen closes at 2. The waitress was gracious about the situation, brought our food promptly once we ordered. We were not hurried. I have been coming to this restaurant at least five years and never disappointed with the food or service. It’s busy and sometimes crowded at dinner so lunch is perfect for a quiet catchup meal with a friend.
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Norma
Austin
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had New Years Eve dinner at Cafe Malta. It was a five course menu and we truly enjoyed all of the menu items. The tenderloin was the best.
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Bella
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Cafe Malta and our NYE tradition is always the prix fixe and it’s outstanding, every time. Love the food here and the service and the cocktails are top notch! Thank you, Cafe Malta!
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Laureen
Austin
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Malta served us a fabulous NYE dinner with its usual excellent service.
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Janie
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress was very attentive, the food was excellent.
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Laureen
Austin
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, a fabulous experience. Go early if you like a quiet vibe, once it fills up the conversations around you can be loud. But not the music. The bar seating is also very nice.
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Dennis
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
High quality food and service. The flavors were out of this world. Gregory made us feel at home. Highly recommend!
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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 4.5 stars by 1406 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 6, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 11 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?

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