Cafe Malta

4.7

1422 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Vegetarian-friendly

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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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

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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

What 1,422 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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Malta is a charming neighborhood gem in South Austin, offering a delightful European ambiance. The menu features "fresh, delicious" dishes with standout items like brisket ravioli and crostini. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and "wonderful atmosphere," making it a favorite spot for locals.

1,422 Reviews

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Karen
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Malta is a favorite place to dine. The food is superb and the ambience is cozy. The staff are very friendly and accommodating! I went for my birthday and was very encouraged!
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Andrea
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was there with my Aunt who had a great time as well Olivier was everything we needed and more, I'll be back in. Andrea
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Lisa VIP
Austin14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love Cafe Malta especially the seared salmon salad and flourless chocolate cake!! They are both amazing!!! Their service is always wonderful and I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Amanda VIP
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tour de Forks - Madrid was fantastic! We ordered one regular and one vegetarian. Every dish was better than the previous. Simple, and soulful. Can't wait to try the next Tour de Forks.
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Inge VIP
Austin6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food - great service. I keep going back all the time.
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Jim VIP
Austin45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great neighborhood dining experience. We have been going there for years for lunch and dinner, and the quality of food and service is always excellent. We also enjoy the "Tour de Forks" evenings, with their themed menus. Jessica is a marvel, multitasking and taking care of everyone cheerfully and patiently. Highly recommended!
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Mckenna VIP
Austin1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went for valentines dinner which is always challenging- wasn’t good. Have been for regular service when food was excellent.
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David
Houston34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Cafe Malta. I’ve eaten dinner here several times and was happy to see the food and service quality was also good at lunch. The food is always delicious.
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Stephanie
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience Sunday night at Cafe Malta - superb service, excellent food - just a wonderful time overall.
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Morven VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Excellent food, interesting wine choices, great service.
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FAQs

Cafe Malta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 853-9584.

Cafe Malta is rated 4.7 stars by 1422 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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Cafe Malta

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

74 Austin Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Starters

Mussels* ^USD 11.00

Lamb Brochettes* ^USD 9.00

Smoked Fish Paté* ^USD 8.50

Crostini di Hill CountryUSD 8.50

Gnocchi BleuUSD 8.50

Hummus^USD 7.50

Cheese Board^USD 12.00

Salads

Texas Gala Apple^USD 7.50

Levant^USD 7.00

Grilled Salmon* ^USD 13.00

Lombatello* ^USD 13.00

Mains

Bistro* ^USD 19.50

Provençal* ^USD 18.50

Arista* ^USD 16.50

Catalan* ^USD 16.00

Pisto Manchego^USD 15.00

Maltagliati^USD 16.00

ChampignonUSD 14.00

Brisket RavioliUSD 15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

Does Cafe Malta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Malta restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Malta currently accepting bookings?

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Additional information

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