Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Austin
  4. Austin
  5. South Austin
Cafe Malta, Austin, TX

Cafe Malta

4.4
4.4
1397 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Area
    South Austin
  • Cross Street
    Brodie Lane
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Menu

Dinner Winter 2019

Starters

  • Mussels* ^USD 11.00

    from PEI, plied with chardonnay, tomato, garlic, parsley & harissa, with fresh house baguette

    • Lamb Brochettes* ^USD 9.00

      Grilled skewers of ground Texas Lamb wrapped in pancetta, with a creamy mustard

      • Smoked Fish Paté* ^USD 8.50

        with crème fraiche, shallots, paprika & chive, served with toasted baguette

        • Crostini di Hill CountryUSD 8.50

          Smokey Denmark jalapeño sausage, brie, parsley-pecan pesto on baguette

          • Gnocchi BleuUSD 8.50

            Handmade potato dumplings in a creamy sauce of gorgonzola, garlic & thyme

            • Hummus^USD 7.50

              Creamy dip of chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and tahini, with crudité & grilled flatbread

              • Cheese Board^USD 12.00

                A selection from Antonelli's with house pickled vegetables, preserves, nuts & baguette

                Salads

                • Texas Gala Apple^USD 7.50

                  dinosaur kale, goat cheese, walnuts, shaved shallots, honey apple cider vinaigrette

                  • Levant^USD 7.00

                    Butter lettuce, diced tomato & cucumber, avocado, olives, mint & parsley in preserved lemon vin'ette

                    • Grilled Salmon* ^USD 13.00

                      crumbled feta, pancetta lardons and apple over spinach in tahini vinaigrette

                      • Lombatello* ^USD 13.00

                        Grilled hanger steak, romaine & tomato, red onion, avocado, gorgonzola aioli, balsamic redux

                        Mains

                        • Bistro* ^USD 19.50

                          Grilled marinated hanger steak with a black pepper-port wine sauce, potato gorgonzola gratin, balsamic redux & tonight's local vegetable sauté

                          • Provençal* ^USD 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* ^USD 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* ^USD 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^USD 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^USD 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

                                    • ChampignonUSD 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 RavioliUSD 15.00

                                        Fresh house pasta stuffed with chardonnay-braised brisket, tossed in a pesto of Texas pecans, parsley, garlic, and parmesan reggiano

                                        Last updated: 3 February 2022

                                        What 1,397 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

                                        1. 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!

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        2. 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.

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        3. Kathleen

                                          San Francisco

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined on 15 December 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!

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        4. Elyse

                                          VIP

                                          Austin

                                          8 reviews

                                          4.0

                                          8 reviews

                                          Dined on 15 December 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.

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        5. Susan

                                          Houston

                                          47 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          47 reviews

                                          Dined on 14 December 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

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        6. Frederick

                                          Austin

                                          39 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          39 reviews

                                          Dined on 5 December 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.

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        7. Michael

                                          VIP

                                          New York City

                                          9 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          9 reviews

                                          Dined on 3 December 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 …

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        8. 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!!

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        9. 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.

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        10. 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.

                                          Is this helpful?

                                        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 1397 OpenTable diners.

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

                                        Make a booking

                                        2 people
                                        7:00 pm
                                        Booked 12 times today

                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                        Google Map for Cafe Malta

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

                                        Additional information

                                        • Cross Street
                                          Brodie Lane
                                        • Area
                                          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 Parking
                                        • 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, Takeaway, 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

                                        Featured in

                                        Discover
                                        OpenTable
                                        • About Us
                                        • Blog
                                        • Careers
                                        • Press
                                        More
                                        Our sites
                                        Businesses
                                        • Delight more diners
                                        • Open for Business Blog
                                        Join us on
                                        • Privacy policy
                                        • Terms of Use
                                        • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                        • Cookie Preferences
                                        Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
                                        OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                        Booking Logo
                                        Priceline Logo
                                        KAYAK Logo
                                        Agoda Logo
                                        OpenTable Logo