Cafe Malta

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   Brandi

   Austin

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 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 16 November 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 15 November 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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   Todd

   Austin

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Enjoyed the mussels and Loved the Crostini appetizers. Red Snapper was flavorful and I enjoyed the citrus taste. Also my husband had Hangar steak and said it was good and the vegetable medley was fresh and well prepared. Enjoyed the Italian wine and Lavender cream brûlée. We will definitely try again. Antoinette
   

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   Amanda

   San Francisco

   10 reviews

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   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never disappointed - everything was delicious! Friend from out of town joined us and we loved the smoked fish pâté as a starter. Two ordered Of the short ribs and one salmon salad (salmon was perfectly crisp on outside and moist inside). Ended dinner w two flourless chocolate cakes and crème brûlée. Can't wait for our next visit!
   

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   Inge

   Austin

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 5 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food. Highly recommended. Always enjoy the different “stops” on the Tour de forks.
   

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   Ryan

   Dallas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 4 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great hidden gem in S. Austin! Food and cocktails are well priced, portioned correctly, and absolutely fresh.
   

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   David

   New York City

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 26 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   This was our second visit to Cafe Malta. The food was delicious and decent value. We enjoyed two cocktails and two glasses of nice French wine. Unlike our first visit, this visit was disappointing in terms of service. We were seated 10 minutes before our server came to see us. She took a drink and appetizer order. The appetizer arrived fairly quickly. The drinks did not arrive until 5 -10 minutes later. Our server never asked to explain specials or see if we had any questions. The restaurant was very busy, and she had tables outside and inside the restaurant. It is likely she was stretched thin. We did not mind the speed of service but the inattentiveness took away from enjoying the meal. We might have stayed for dessert or a 2nd glass of wine but instead we left. Hopefully, it was an exception. We’re going back because the food is excellent, and we hope the service improves to the level seen in our first visit.
   

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   JEANNE

   Austin

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on 25 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Such a neighborhood gem. It was a busy night but it seemed they were very short-handed. Waitstaff worked their trails off! We weren't in a hurry and the food is worth the wait.
   

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    TM

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Far better than the usual Austin offering. Consistently fresh, delicious.
    

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