Cafe Malta

Name: Cafe Malta
Address: 3421 W. William Cannon Dr., #127, Austin, TX, United States, 78745
Telephone: (512) 853-9584
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1174 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 853-9584

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, French, Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 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 1,174 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best restaurant in south Austin.
AB
AliB
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a family birthday dinner here. The place was packed, so I’m glad we made a reservation a few days before! Service was outstanding, as were the drinks and dinner. It was pretty loud, but to be expected in a small, packed space.
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Phishman
Austin
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great neighborhood cafe. Food is always good and priced affordably. Wish the menu would get expanded some more.
AJ
AndrewJ
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place, great small neighborhood feel with really good food! Good wine selection and tasty cocktails. Brisket ravioli is a fav and the steak is a high note as well.
CG
ChazG
Austin
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious from start to finish!
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Bethanytx
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
amazing food. our server was the only 1 on that night a d she did great!
NP
NassP
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
No complains at all! The food was excellent, the service was the same (considering we had dinner at the busiest perhaps evening of the year), the menu full of surprises (but we did wish for a salad in the end, though this a minor comment). We are glad to have this rare gem of a restaurant in S Austin!
RD
RickD
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite cafe. The ambiance reminds me of a restaurant I visited in southern France. Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NYE pre-fix dinner. It was a fun evening.
BB
BillB
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
We live in the Chicago area and have been visiting Austin for 10 years due to our daughter living here. We have been to Cafe Malta numerous times over that time frame and have found their food to be exceptional. The fixed priced New Year's Eve dinner was very good, but not as good as their usual menu items. I believe the volume of food that needed to be prepared in the time frame they allowed caused some problems. My wife and I enjoyed the selections up until the dessert, which was disappointing, in that it was not soft and delicious, it was over cooked and dense. The overall experience will not keep me from going back in the future, though. One course does not make a meal, and we were happy with the meals, but not the last course.
C
Chris
Austin
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were seated on arrival, it was about 3/4 full, but it soon filled up. We selected our meals , the server Jason was quick to respond throughout our meal. Food was served hot and we both enjoyed our selections. Ceviche to start (ok but spicy wit jalapeños), followed by snapper and d’affete (both very tasty) and crème brûlée. The only down note was the Turkish Chardonnay recommended by Jason, dry with little body. It was also a more expensive selection. Other than that it was an enjoyable dinner
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jpho
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very attentive, efficient and courteous wait staff with innovative, delicious menu.
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Amsterdam
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Cozy atmosphere and very decent Mediterranean dishes.
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VeronicaS
Austin
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to neighborhood place for dinner. The food is amazing and the service is so attentive. Terrific happy hour as well! Until next time, cheers!
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Diner
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience2
Food quality was low and had to be sent back twice
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All was very enjoyable. lFor dinner The entire restaurant was lit up so some of the ambience was lost
J
Justmythoughts
Austin
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've lived in Austin for 26 years and can't believe I've never known about this hidden gem! It was everything I had hoped it would be to celebrate my Christmas Eve birthday. The service was great! The food was great! And I am looking forward to bringing my friends here to experience Cafe Malta. Thank you for a great night!
RM
RachelM
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Malta is our favorite neighborhood restaurant.
WH
WhitneyH
Austin
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Server was sweet. Too busy fir just one person. Needs more staff.
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BK2ATX
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience1
no dinner music. just loud chatting. at last have some music. The food was awful - it was definitely excellent the last 2 times i went pre-pandemic.
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Sweetpea22
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The vibe in Cafe Malta reminded us of a cafe in New Orleans with candlelight, and a wonderful ambience. It is nested within our neighborhood and evokes a warm and comfortable place. It will be my new happy place. The food is wonderfully prepared and taste great. Also, the drinks are pretty cool. I just came away with a warm wonderful feeling something you just can't find these days.
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RonW
Austin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Hadn't been in awhile. Food was fresh and good. Reasonable wine price, too.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience5
Service was slow for us. Adjacent tables turned over twice before we got our food— some of which was served not fully heated.
MV
MarkV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
So close to being a really fine restaurant. I love the concept and design. Food ingredients were high quality, but the use of spices was heavy handed and disappointing. We’ll try them again at a later date to see how things change. Service was off, too. They appeared to be short staffed on the floor. The waiter was in such a hurry he brought us a glass of red wine when we ordered white, but he never even looked at us when he delivered it. We tried to get his attention, but it was at least 5 minutes before he reappeared. He never checked on us. Disappointing.
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ErikaF
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Moms group selected Cafe Malta for our gift exchange. We received the best service. Our waiter noticed that one of our moms wasn't having Rose to drink and made her non alcoholic beverage. It was such an observant and kind thing for him to do. She really appreciated it! The food was good, too!
SB
SteveB
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very authentic and tasty food. Prepared just right!
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htuck29
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Went to Cafe Malta for a special family dinner. I have passed by the restaurant several times, but this was my first dining experience. It was so cute! Really good atmosphere. The service was good- it got more crowded as it got to peak time, but we weren’t forgotten about. The food was really good. We had appetizers, entres, and dessert. We had a table of picky eaters and everyone complimented the food. Will definitely go back soon.
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ChrisG
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent meal-from cheese board to desert Every bite was great
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Kamaaina
Austin
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful hidden gem! Tucked away in a strip center, behind a gas station & a fast food restaurant is this delightful hidden gem! Walking through the doors feels like a transformation to a cozy Mediterranean style cafe. The colorful artwork on the walls & white tablecloths help set the mood. The menu is not extensive but, there’s a good variety of Mediterranean influenced dishes to appeal to many different tastes. The snapper with couscous & sautéed veggies is delicious! Reservation recommended as it is a cozy restaurant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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BrianN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great little neighborhood restaurant and gem located in a strip mall. The food is upscale at reasonable prices and the service is great.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice quiet lunch with a dear friend. The food was delicious and the service friendly and helpful! Local flavor, locally owned, give them a try!
CT
ClaireT
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
First time here in a few years. Same menu, but the food was awful. No flavor, burned bread, small portions.
JG
JenniferG
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Unfortunately, even with a reservation we were not seated for 40 minutes. Several of the dishes were hot and really delicious while others were room temperature at best. It was a bit of a disappointment.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
All was enjoyable. A wonderful neighborhood bistro!
GG
GraceG
Austin
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant in south austin. Unexpected that its so great b/c it's in a strip shopping center... but grateful to have it!
GP
GeorgeP
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Ended up ordering at the bar. Loved the food, my first time and I will be back.
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RobertoR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and ambiance was spectacular. Great place for any occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambience and incredible food!! Although this restaurant is in a strip mall, once you’re inside you totally forget. It’s decorated so nicely and has such a European vibe. More importantly, the food was so delicious and at such a good price. Highly recommend!!
CC
CatherineC
Austin
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
The waitress was downright hostile. I will never go back because of her. The food was underwhelming, and took way too long, and was a bit cold when we got it. Too bad so sad, you need to hire better people or just close.
J
Jax1972
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cafe Malta still offers great food at great prices. Friendly service and great food.

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 1174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(512) 853-9584

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

Additional information

Cross street
Brodie Lane
Neighborhood
South Austin
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Takeout

Additional information

74 Austin Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Cheese Board

Brisket Ravioli

Steak & Eggs

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

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