Cafe Malta

4.4

1396 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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 1,396 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,397 Reviews

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Dennis
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
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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Grant
VIP
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Malta is a hidden gem. They have a seasonal menu but we enjoyed the gnocchi bleu as an appetizer (pretty much a meal in itself), the braised short rib is always a hit and the pasta dish I had (Magliata I think it’s called) was pretty good as well.
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Kathleen
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and friendly service - desserts are particularly special! Will be back the next time we are in Austin!
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Elyse
VIP
Austin
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had the snapper special. It was a little overcooked and the polenta wasn't very hot. (I had substituted for the risotto). The server did a good job. The table spacing was pretty tight and the servers had to turn sideways to get between the 2 rows of tables. Also, extremely noisy. Dessert was fabulous.
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Susan
Houston
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a lovely surprise in a nondescript shopping center. Food was great and interesting. Service was lovely. It was a great dining experience
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Frederick
Austin
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Like the patron sitting next to us who lived in Paris for four years in the 60’s said “this food is old style French food”. Flavorful, simple, filling, not artsy but attractively presented. Reasonable price for the complete opposite of commercial fast restaurant food.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another great Tour de Forks menu — and as is often the case, the soup course (in this instance, one similar to Gaspacho, with a wonderful flavor) was the star of the show …
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Brandi
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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 on November 16, 2024
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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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 1396 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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

Order delivery or takeout

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