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One of my favorite places in Austin. It had been at least 4 years before Covid I had last visited this place I didn’t know it had survived. I moved away from Austin after my last relationship with my kids father (who introduced me to this place) and I was in town today. I actually went to a different place and as I sat there with the menu, cafe Malta came to mind but I could not remember the name. And so I googled (of course) as soon as I saw the name and it said “open” I made my way there. As I sat there I became overwhelmed with anxiety I sat in front of the very table my kids father, our son, and I would sit at the memories flooded me and the anxiety grew. After my favorite salad there and a drink I quickly realized I had missed out on how amazing this place actually was all along I remember everything tasting so good but today it tasted AMAZING! I thanked god for the place I am today and how incredibly happy I was, enjoying a diner without my favorite person in the WORLD. My husband was home texting me all kind of dirty playful things before he left me alone to heal one more part of myself. I had avoided a place that held a big part of my story, that I actually enjoyed but bc of the trauma that came with it I put it so far away in the back of my mind I couldn’t remember its name. Thank you to everyone I came across that was so very kind just as I remember! (and I don’t remember a lot of things). I can’t wait to be back, this place is amazing!

Ashok 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.

Jordan Moorhead

Favorite restaurant in Austin, hands down. The atmosphere is delightful and the staff is so friendly. Everything we ate was somehow better than the next. The gnocchi was silky and pillowy, the peach salad was fresh and delicious and the lamb fettuccine special was out of the this world. The pasta was so fresh. And can’t forget the flourless chocolate cake. Speechless. Everything came out fast and piping hot.

+3

Jessica Galfas

Perfect neighborhood bistro! It's just the right size with a delicious local and seasonal menu at approachable prices. I love taking my Dad here when he visits. Everything is super flavorful but also feels so nutritious. Service is great and food comes out fast and hot! It gets busy at peak times so go on off hours or make a reservation. Highly recommend the brisket ravioli and gala apple salad!

Judy G Vidal

Hidden gem! The food was authentic, well portioned out, flavorful, and all dishes (if not mistaken) are homemade. The price for lunch was affordable considering the quality of the food was that of a $$$ restaurant. Our waiter was friendly, communicated well, and knew the menu. You know a restaurant is good when new customers coming in say, “they’ve heard great things about this place.” You must try the GNOCCHI BLEU!!! You will melt for it :)

+5

KC Alvarado

For a cafe located in a strip mall, this restaurant has an unexpectedly cozy and faintly European ambience due to the light fixtures and decor. This created a great, "hole in the wall" vibe. The price point was very reasonable and affordable when compared to the quality of the food. I ordered the Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop and my dinner companion ordered the Bistro (grilled marinated hanger steak.) Both dishes were good and the vegetable saute was exceptional. For dessert, we ordered the Basil Panna Cotta with Strawberry which was flavorful and fresh. The Apple Crumble is an easy crowd pleaser and was flaky and food. It took a while to get the check or drink refills but this is understandable due to the server shortage. Not pictured, we also enjoyed some excellent decaf latte which can be attributed to the expresso machine at the bar. The I can Explain Everything ( limoncello, cachaça, sweet lemon juice and prosecco) was delicious and dangerously strong. I'll definitely be heading back again!

+4

Daniel Perez

Awesome spot for a nice, quiet brunch! The atmosphere is very simple and clean with some nice decor, it feels homey. Their Eggs Malta and their Steak and Eggs are really good. The steak was very tender and well marinated. The Eggs Malta were nicely poached over a crispy slice of pancetta on spinach and a toasted biscuit, very good. Their goat cheesecake was fantastic. The crumble crust on the bottom had a nice nuttiness to it, and the cheesecake itself was smooth and creamy with a very slight tart finish. The chocolate drizzle on top added a nice dark contrast. Definitely recommend this place!

+5

asiamoonstar

First time to visit Was excited about mussels special, hoping it would be authentic like in European as this place is advertised as European cuisine Unfortunately, this dish fell short: the mussels were over done and very small, amount was like a teaser and the wine sauce was off (maybe over cooked or old) and the price was ridiculous The ambiance was dim lighting and it appeared mostly locals frequent this establishment The bartender was exceptional and hostess was pleasant, however our waiter was extremely rude and impatient (he may have been going through personal issues but as a server one should leave that attitude at home and be prepared to do their job to best ability) We also tried a glass of wine and dessert. Both were very delicious. Overall prices here are a way too high for the quality. If better servers than this is a nice, somewhat fancy hang out for business or meeting up with friends, otherwise I currently don't recommend due to high prices; rude, unattentive service, and sub-par quality of food. C-

Miguel 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.

Samaris Barrios

We had a reservation today, but unfortunately, we had to leave because the noise level was too high. The conversations around us were very loud, and since I had a headache, we decided it was best to go. We’ve eaten there before and the food quality is always 10/10, but this time the ambiance just didn’t help.

Ryan G

Had the special fresh housemade fettuccine in basil pesto with grilled shrimp. Pasta was good but the pesto was lacking a punch and kind of bland. Shrimp was bland so was the bread. Significant other had the pork chop which was good but also a little bland, same with veggies and risotto

Susie Modiano

Well, if you want dive bar service at the bar and mediocre food then this is the place for you! The server, possibly the owner or manager encompasses an opposite of hospitality attitude. I began to wonder why I was there. As far as the food, my first dish was too salty and the second, not seasoned enough. There was NO love in the food. The reason for two stars was for the wine list and nice atmosphere. If you must go, then I recommend sitting at a table far from the bar. Rough and uncomfortable.

Christopher Stevens

Server was definitely coked out, took 45 mins for the food to come out that did not match the menu. Mussles were in tomato sauce when the menu said white wine. Noodles were were as wide as gauze and bland. Sorry guys, as with most things in Austin, aint what she used to be.