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Poeta, Austin, TX

Poeta

4.7
4.7
409 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1908

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
    Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 547-2663
  • Website
    http://poetarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1908
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Cross street
    Tillery and Gonzales
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 409 people are saying

Poeta reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poeta is a charming dining destination in Austin, praised for its "phenomenal" beef tartare and "divine" homemade gluten-free pasta. Guests appreciate the "wonderful experience" with attentive service, especially from standout servers like Daniel and Chloe. The "beautiful" decor and "creative" dishes make it a perfect spot for any occasion.

409 Reviews

  1. Jake VIP

    Austin58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poeta Brunch is the vibe! Great experience from food, service, and overall value. Shout out to Daniel for taking care of us. Always look forward to coming back!

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  2. Kamaniya

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was excellent, they were very busy and anticipated delays and brought out a salad to bide the time. Other than the host, everyone was so helpful and attentive!

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  3. Lori VIP

    Austin15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Food was creative and delicious. Only complaint was our table. Circular booth directly to the right when entering the dining area. We sat very close to one another on one edge of the semicircle. If we sat in the middle of the table we were staring directly at the couple next to us. Very uncomfortable. If you sat one on each end of the semicircle you were too far apart to have a conversation. Would definitely request a different table next time.

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  4. Tiffani VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so nice and attentive. Really good drinks. Food was good but didn’t love as much as some other places in town. Thoughtful and cozy decor - definitely worth checking out. Will return.

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Phoenix15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing!

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  6. Daniella

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! We will be definitely be going back!!!!!!

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  7. Alicia VIP

    Austin1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute place. Gave a circa 1920's Italy vibe. A little disappointed they were out of gluten free pasta, which was one of the main reasons going- the opportunity to have GF pasta- and it was a Saturday night, so didn't feel they were prepared. We were not there late, so running out shouldn't have been the issue. I then had to choose a dish I would have normally not chosen because my second choice, since I couldn't have pasta, was not gluten free. Service was ok- nice server- but a little too attentive. We were there for my husband's birthday and the server came to our table too often asking if we were ready to order. Felt rushed for an evening we wanted to savor. Overall the ambience and food we had was good- my husband did enjoy his meal- and would be willing to try again, hoping our experience will be better.

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  8. David

    Austin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poeta is a cool fun place with great service and food. We were not just greeted but assisted by the hostess, who helped us move our reservation inside. Drinks and wine and food all great. We were able to dine and hang out with friends for over 2 hours. Fun time!

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  9. Amanda VIP

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Our server, Daniel, had stellar recommendations and the food was incredible!

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  10. melecio

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Great staff. They were super kind even when i stayed late

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tillery and Gonzales
  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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