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Cafe Malta is a casual bistro with better-than-casual food. It’s the sort of neighborhood place you might come across on a side street in Rome or Barcelona once you get away from the tourist traps. Relaxed, unpretentious and informal, but with excellent food that uses fresh local ingredients, creatively prepared. We’re inspired by the great cuisines of the Mediterranean — Italy, Spain, Morocco, Lebanon, southern France — places where food is prepared with skill and simplicity to make the most of the best ingredients. But above all else, we take the Mediterranean approach to cooking: Make great, un-boring, delicious food from scratch using the ingredients that are available where you live. We live in Texas.
Casual bistro for eclectic Mediterranean fare with locally sourced ingredients & craft cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3421 W William Cannon Dr #127, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 853-9584
Website: http://www.cafemaltaaustin.com/
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Reviews
Eric Charlton
Every dish tasted authentic and thoughtfully prepared, with generous portions and rich, satisfying flavors that felt truly homemade. For a lunch spot, the value was impressive—the quality easily matched what you’d expect from a much higher-priced restaurant. Our server was welcoming, attentive, and clearly knowledgeable about the menu, which made ordering easy and enjoyable. It was also a great sign to hear other guests mention they’d come based on recommendations and positive word of mouth. That kind of reputation doesn’t happen by accident. Overall, it was a standout meal with great service, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for quality food at a fair price.
… morecws1184
What a great hidden gem, inside this nondescript strip mall is a wonderful little cafe that will transport you directly to Europe to drink and eat and enjoy. The vibe will immediately slow you down to savor every moment, from the aesthetic of the dining room, to the wide variety of drinks to the hand made food. The portions may not look grand but they will fill you up. I had the perhaps the best pasta I’ve ever had here at cafe Malta. I encourage reservations only because it’s a small cafe, they do have bar seating but it is popular. The service also allows for a full experience of your meal, they are not trying to rush your meal.
… moreMiguel Fernando Asensio
Definitely distinct from the majority of restaurants in Austin, both in the menu and atmosphere. Food was good, service good, and we enjoyed the visit. The grilled veggies I had were overpriced but good. The mushroom and goat cheese plate was better and more adequately priced. Overall, good food but not spectacular. Certainly worth trying as you might love it.
… moreJ H
There is something special about finding a place in Austin that stays consistently excellent every time you walk through the door. Having visited Cafe Malta several times now, it has evolved from a simple dinner option into my definitive “safe haven” for hosting.
Whether I’m bringing out-of-town friends for their first real South Austin meal or gathering the family for a long-overdue catch-up, this spot never misses. It has that rare, effortless charm—it’s sophisticated enough to feel like a treat, but relaxed enough that you aren’t shouting over music just to have a conversation.
Why It’s My Go-To:
• The Food is a Constant: I’ve never had a “miss” here. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is inventive but grounded, and the house-made pastas are some of the best in the city. You can tell the kitchen actually cares about the ingredients.
• The Vibe: It feels like a true neighborhood bistro. It’s warm, welcoming, and has a staff that treats you like a regular even if you only stop by once a month.
• The Reliability: When you take family somewhere, you want to know the service and the quality will be there. Cafe Malta is the most reliable recommendation I have in my pocket.
If you’re looking for a place that values quality over hype and makes every guest feel at home, this is it. It’s a South Austin treasure for a reason.
… moreWhether I’m bringing out-of-town friends for their first real South Austin meal or gathering the family for a long-overdue catch-up, this spot never misses. It has that rare, effortless charm—it’s sophisticated enough to feel like a treat, but relaxed enough that you aren’t shouting over music just to have a conversation.
Why It’s My Go-To:
• The Food is a Constant: I’ve never had a “miss” here. The Mediterranean-inspired menu is inventive but grounded, and the house-made pastas are some of the best in the city. You can tell the kitchen actually cares about the ingredients.
• The Vibe: It feels like a true neighborhood bistro. It’s warm, welcoming, and has a staff that treats you like a regular even if you only stop by once a month.
• The Reliability: When you take family somewhere, you want to know the service and the quality will be there. Cafe Malta is the most reliable recommendation I have in my pocket.
If you’re looking for a place that values quality over hype and makes every guest feel at home, this is it. It’s a South Austin treasure for a reason.
Jeremy Hancock
We had dinner at Cafe Malta and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and full of flavor you can tell there’s real care in the kitchen.
The only slight downside was that it was a bit loud during peak dinner hours, but honestly, that just speaks to how lively and well-loved the place is.
The Lavender Crème Brûlée was absolutely incredible. Perfectly balanced, lightly floral, and executed beautifully. It was the kind of dessert you keep talking about the next day.
We’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe only slight downside was that it was a bit loud during peak dinner hours, but honestly, that just speaks to how lively and well-loved the place is.
The Lavender Crème Brûlée was absolutely incredible. Perfectly balanced, lightly floral, and executed beautifully. It was the kind of dessert you keep talking about the next day.
We’ll definitely be back.
Dennis Hart
A very cool very hip and excellent local bar/restaurant with innovative cocktails and very tasty entrees and appetizers. Try the Blue Ruin gin drink and their version of short ribs are fantastic. Old Austin prices too! Very good value here! Great bar tender and friendly helpful wait staff.
… moreMichele Chambers
I had low expectations of this restaurant given the location but was blown away. Food was great – wonderful flavors, good presentation- plus the atmosphere is calm and cozy. Will be back with friends!
… moreAshok Deshmukh
Great spot. The menu is focused and adjustments (keep them reasonable, they are highly accommodating, let’s not abuse this) are well taken. They actually tried to do something great here. Ideally, the building/plaza owners would let them change the front door and facade. Sometimes you have to compromise.
… moreHannah
Excellent food and cocktails! Delicious coffees and deserts! Had a very special birthday lunch here with my friend. I would highly recommend! Perfect portions and knowledgeable friendly staff. Looking forward to our next visit!
… moreTrenton Brough
Well we finally did it. My wife and I have talked about visiting Cafe Malta for a Tour de Fork for more years than I can count and tonight was the night.
While I wish we had made the decision to come sooner, I am very happy we made that decision tonight. The menu was absolutely superb and pairing it with a wonderful bottle of wine and finishing it off with an amazing espresso really set it a step above.
The atmosphere is very comfortable and quaint and the service was outstanding.
You’ve gained some new loyal customers and we’re already thinking about our next tour de forks as I am typing this.
… moreWhile I wish we had made the decision to come sooner, I am very happy we made that decision tonight. The menu was absolutely superb and pairing it with a wonderful bottle of wine and finishing it off with an amazing espresso really set it a step above.
The atmosphere is very comfortable and quaint and the service was outstanding.
You’ve gained some new loyal customers and we’re already thinking about our next tour de forks as I am typing this.