Cafe Malta

4.8

1424 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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.

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
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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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 1,424 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

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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.

1,424 Reviews

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Karen
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days 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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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love this delicious neighborhood gem. Please don’t tell your friends, it’s already too busy there. Haha!
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Dani
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the gnocchi appetizer and ragu pasta dish. Shirt rib was outstanding. Everything was delicious.
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Andrea
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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 February 25, 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 February 18, 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 February 18, 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 February 17, 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 February 15, 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 February 10, 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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FAQs

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

Cafe Malta is rated 4.8 stars by 1424 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross street
Brodie Lane
Neighborhood
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 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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

74 Austin Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Malta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Malta restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Malta currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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