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Poeta, Austin, TX

Poeta

4.7
4.7
385 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Poetry / like food / is meant to be shared.
Our words can evoke, comfort, inspire, fulfill, provoke, ultimately adding meaning to our lives and nutrition to our souls. Like words on a page, bringing ingredients together on a dish is our poetry; the love of preparing and sharing food from the heart is what brings out the poet in us…
For the same reasons behind revisiting the works of your favorite poet, we aim to offer a place that brings you back for food and atmosphere. Find familiar comfort, or experience and inspire new, with friends, family, and self.

Poeta is nestled within The Frances Modern Inn located on historic 11th street, just minutes from downtown.
Locally created and operated by award winning chefs, this neighborhood establishment welcomes everyone to partake in a meal, drinks, or dessert all day with breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy daily happy hour.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 806-7789
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poeta is an enchanting culinary gem in Austin, lauded for its "exceptional dining experience" and "delicious food." Guests rave about its "beautiful interior," "fantastic" homemade pasta, and "imaginative" house cocktails. The attentive and friendly staff elevate the experience, making every visit memorable and ensuring diners feel "welcomed."

385 Reviews
  1. judi

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Italian food in a non fussy but lovely and smallish space. Good service. Relaxed. Excellent value in both food and wine. Would definitely return.

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  2. Blair

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Farm to table, chef-owned & operated. Amazing prices, I don’t know how they do it. 10/10

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  3. Stewart

    Austin

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Super cool vibe, great service, good food. Franklin Spritz was tops!

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  4. Ashlyn

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poeta is phenomenal! The ambiance is great, and the service is even better. Perfect date night spot! Arancini, gnocchi, and meatballs are must orders.

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  5. Rosanna

    Corpus Christi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an amazing experience ar Poeta! Every dish was original and delicious. I highly recommend starting with the tuna carpaccio. The ravioli with crabmeat was divine and the cesar salad is the best I’ve had. Such a lovely atmosphere with great service!

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  6. Dawn

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time we have dined here when visiting Austin. Our server was Chloe, she was really pleasant and very attentive. We very much enjoyed the tuna carpaccio and roasted cauliflower dishes to start. Those dishes were amazing shared between my husband and I. We ordered the meatballs and the short rib gnocchi for our entrees - WOW to the chef/s! Flavours in these dishes were outstanding. Melt in the mouth meatballs with a hint of fennel and silky smooth polenta and the beef in the gnocchi has a little roasted edge to it - so delicious!!! Can’t wait to get back to Austin to dine here again 10/10!

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  7. Kevin

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Menu was unique and well priced.

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  8. Nikki

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I had high expectations because of Intero. The food here was below average. They sat us outside in a patio area which was unpleasant. Wish they gave us a heads up where our reservation was so I wouldn’t have gone.

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  9. Ann

    VIP

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining at Poeta. Food and service was excellent!!! Our server (Devlin? Female) was friendly and prompt with everything. Highly recommend.

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  10. Ellen

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered almost all the starters and were blown away with the bean dip, arancini, and tuna carpaccio. We had steak and two lovely pastas. We were so surprised by the unique and complex chèvre cheesecake! We cannot wait to go back.

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Poeta is rated 4.7 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
Google Map for Poeta

1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1908

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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