Juniper lived up to the Yelp reviews! It's a great spot for a date, group dining, or GNO (or in my case, dinner with my "work wife"). The menu features locally sourced meats, cheeses, produce, etc. I was pleased to learn they have separate vegetarian and gluten-free menus, so your food options aren't limited at this Northern Italian restaurant. And some dishes can be made vegan-friendly, just ask your server! My gal pal started with the meatballs, and we ordered a side of the focaccia to dip in the dreamy red sauce. Focaccia is $5, and also a solid five stars! I'm a sucker for roasted carrots, and the charred carrots had me dancing in my seat. Perfection! Cacio e pepe was another scene stealer. I look forward to returning to Juniper for their happy hour; I heard only great things about it from locals. Since it was a slow Sunday night dinner, we opted to sit at the Chef's table in hopes of catching some kitchen action, entertainment and conversation. I think that was the only disappointment. There wasn't much engagement, but perhaps our expectations were too high, coming from two chatty gals. read more

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Great ambiance and service. The food is okay, we pick the prix fixe menu and was really full by the end of the night. read more

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Expensive but incredible pasta, service and atmosphere. I do wish they would bring back their old happy hour. read more

Juniper - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Juniper Austin has been on my list for years and I'm so glad I finally went!! The prix fixe menu is worth it and try to sit at the chef's counter with the best view of the kitchen. The cacio e pepe was probably my favorite along with the crudo! We sampled most of the prix fixe having separate dishes throughout. Shoutout to Devon and Cameron who were great servers and answered all our questions. I cannot say enough about the delicious flavors and wonderful ambience of Juniper!! read more

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Juniper continues to delight and impress. In particular the little lettuce salad, Cacio e Pepe course and rainbow baby beets stood out as our best courses. We enjoyed the prix fixe menu and the wine pairing as well. Sitting at the counter gave us a great view of the open flame stove and all of the busy preparation. While Juniper does not yet have Michelin-starred restaurants this one could be on its way there. Great spot for a date or special night out. Will be back (again!) read more

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Will seat a woman in the dining room as a table for one. The penne al a vodka is the best damn vodka sauce pasta i've found in Austin. ambiance is great and the staff is super friendly. read more

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Worth trying. The interior looks like it came straight from a design store or art museum. Cool! The service was good and the staff is clearly knowledgeable about the food they serve (where it's sourced, ingredients, flavors, etc). Food came out very quickly, to my surprise. Focaccia 5/5 - perfect for two to share - crunchy and warm and tasty - ricotta was light and creamy with a hint of lemon Cacio e Pepe 5/5 - delectable, creamy, rich, dense, and simply wonderful - tasted great without the $25 add on truffle Salmon Crudo 4/5 - salmon tasted fresh and tender - gelee was a questionable addition to the dish... not a fan Risotto 4/5 - texture was spot on - flavor was good but a bit too tangy read more

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Food we tried: - Potato puffs (4/5) - Little gem salad (3/5) - Cacio e pepe w/ summer truffles (3/5) - NY strip steak (4/5) We'd heard the hype about Juniper for a while and finally decided to try it out for our anniversary. Service was wonderful! The hostess in the front was warm, friendly, and welcoming, and the rest of the staff really kept the good vibes going for the rest of the night. Our server, Dylan (sp?), was amazing. He engaged with us in a way that felt authentic and organic. Honestly, I kind of wanted him to be my friend by the time we left! He really made the night for us. We ordered the pre-fixe menu with a couple of add-ons (like summer truffle and upgrading the prime rib to NY strip), 1 alcoholic drink, and 1 non alcoholic drink and our total came out to ~$350 before tip. The food was good, but we've been to lots of places with similar prices and both agreed that there are better places we could have spent the same amount at and enjoyed more. The stand out from everything was the NY strip, though! It was perfectly cooked, well-seasoned, and the salt flakes on top were *chef's kiss*. One of the best steaks I've had. I don't think we will be going back, but are happy that we got to experience Juniper. The competition is stiff in Austin so I think that puts them at a disadvantage. Still though, good restaurant. read more

Wow, wow, WOW! If I could give this 10 stars, I would. This is by far a new favorite restaurant of mine and probably one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment we pulled up to the complimentary valet parking, to the moment we left - everything was exceptional. My sister was celebrating a birthday and Juniper went above and beyond to make her day special. When we arrived we were greeted with a complimentary round of champagne for all. The night proceeded to have personalized touches to make my sister feel amazing -- I don't want to spoil the surprises, so just know that Juniper will pull out ALL the stops to make your day memorable. I have never been to a restaurant who put forth such dedication!! *Atmosphere: Loved the beautifully decorated environment!! Excellent taste in music, and played loud enough to enjoy the songs, while still being able to hear conversation. *Food: Oh. My. Gosh. Firstly, they have a menu dedicated just for vegetarians, which was much appreciated by me! And the food was out of this world. Please order the puffy potatoes. Never have I had a potato melt in my mouth the way these did, and paired with their gourmet dijon mustard? Delicious. All of our pasta dishes were above and beyond. I had the Garganelli and was blown away by how much flavor the pasta packed. *Service: EXCEPTIONAL. Friendly, attentive, kind, humorous, and knowledgeable about what to recommend. Juniper by far bent over backwards to deliver. *Location/parking: They have complimentary valet parking!! In downtown Austin, this is such an appreciated commodity to have. I am literally looking for any reason to go back to Juniper. I can't believe they've been open since 2015 and I have barely discovered them. If you haven't been to Juniper before, make your reservation now. Have your next celebration there and be pampered & experience an impeccable night you'll always remember. You won't regret it. I can't wait to dine again with Juniper! read more

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All I can say is amazing. The seasonal tasting menu with the wine pairing was amazing and well worth the price. The service was also top notch. This will be a go to for me in Austin. read more

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Juniper was incredible - from the ambience to the food to the service. It is a true dining experience and worth paying for the tasting courses. 10/10 will be back! read more

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4.5 stars. i saw a tiktok video of juniper and i knew i needed to check them out asap. my partner + i went on a friday night and it was exceptional, easily ranking among my top 3 favorite austin restaurants. we both did the prix fixe (five-course meal, entire party has to participate) and ordered different items so we can try it all. we started off with the focaccia with whipped ricotta + calabrian honey and it was amazing - the bread's texture was perfect. for the first app, we had the puffy potato and hamachi crudo - both were really delicious. the second app was a salad, we had the little lettuce and summer greens - both tasty and beautifully plated. the third course was the cacio e pepe and campanelle - perfect portions and flavors. the cacio e pepe was the best i've ever had. for the main entree, we had the scallop and short rib. although both delicious, i wished they doubled the size. the scallops were just two pieces cut in half. same critique for the dessert - the milk & honey was our favorite part of the meal, elegantly plated and delightfully sweet, but it was TINY. probably just 1 oz of gelato. oh can't forget the drinks - the drink menu was large but we stuck with amalfi coast spritz, SO GOOD. the moody, sleek decor and attentive service really complimented the food. there was a little mix up with the sequencing of our meal but they fixed it right away. i'm taking a half star away because the portions for the entree and dessert should be larger. i would 100% visit again when they have an updated menu. read more

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This was a cute date spot. The restaurant is a good small size and intimate fell. My bf and I got the prix fixe menu and shared each item we got so we were able to try a little bit of each other's. We love everything, the flavors were so beautiful. My favorite was the lemon white asparagus risotto. It was cooked perfectly with crisp asparagus and creamy risotto and the lemon really brightened the meal. Both us enjoyed the puffy potato we were negotiating over who gets the the last bite. They were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Don't want to go on forever about the food though it was all amazing. We had wished we sat at the bar to be able to see everything being cooked it looked mouth watering. read more

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Totally overrated. We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday on a Sunday and had the tasting menu there. Food: Got food poison right after. Also with 3% wellness charge? If you want to pay to get sick. Go for it. Valet: We parked right across the street in a parking lot next to La BBQ. When we were about to walk into the restaurant, the valet guy stopped us and told us where we parked is valet area. My husband questioned there's no sign saying so, but he insisted it is and asked us to give him the key. We asked the waiter and got confirmed it is not. Service: I guess the only good thing here is the service. read more

Carpaccio had brown edges so raised suspension. After a bite, it tasted like it was in the fridge for a bit. After moving the meat around, the center was brown and when I brought the plate close to my face, a stench of rotten was present. Besides that the risotto and ragú at best was 3/5. read more

Juniper - Beef carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came here for my birthday dinner and the vibes and service was immaculate! There's servers constantly walking around and filling waters, taking away food, folding napkins the service was amazing. There's paid parking at the public lot next door or they do valet but it was hard to pull in if someone was already trying to get their car valeted. We decided to do the Prix Fixe menu and enjoyed all the dishes! We're not big drinkers so the Orange Sunrise and Il Florista mocktails made us feel included and was still good and cute. House Foccacia (4/5): The bread was fluffy and buttery and the whipped ricotta with the warm honey was simple but delicious. Puffy Potato (4/5): Who doesn't like potatos! The sauce had a little too much horseradish but the potatoes were tasty. Hamachi Crudo (4/5): Very fresh and herby after the potato. Little Lettuce (3/5): The crispy bits with the vinaigrette was really tasty but just a salad. Summer Green (4/5): This salad was delicious with the sweet and savory gorgonzola and fig dressing. Cacio e Pepe (4/5): This is their most popular item and while very tasty it was pretty heavy and left us wanting more. Aged Carnaroli Rissoto (4/5): The mushroom umami flavor on this dish was amazing paired with the toasted hazelnut for texture! We'd recommend this one over the cacio e pepe. Roasted Diver Scallop (5/5): I am a scallop girly so this dish was my favorite I love the vinaigrette with the freshness of the scallops. Post Oak Grilled Prime Short Rib (3/5): This was the last item and we were honestly stuffed so we couldn't enjoy it as much. There was something about the smoking that felt a little burnt or off but not sure what it was. Milk & Honey (3/5): I was really excited about this one but the texture of the white chocolate cremeux is more gelatinous than creamy which really threw us off but the honey gelato was delicious. Candy Bar (4/5): The dessert had a lot of variety in texture and was actually tasty, we'd get this one over the milk & honey next time! read more

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We loved our visit to Juniper! The whole dining experience was amazing. We came to celebrate a birthday (recommend reserving a head of time) and they printed a special menu that said Happy Birthday to ___! When we left they even gave us a small gift box with a some baked goods and spices which was so nice of them. The staff were very nice and helpful in explaining some of the dishes! I would definitely recommend stopping by here. There is also a parking lot near the restaurant so you don't have to struggle to find parking! We ordered: Focaccia - nice chew, the ricotta is very creamy and oil was flavorful Puffy potatoes - not as crispy as I was expecting but I enjoyed the tangy horseradish sauce for the creaminess of the potatoes Hamachi crudo - the yellowtail melts in your mouth and really liked the cucumber on top Sirloin - perfect medium rare, nice char on the outside created a crispy exterior Cacio w pepe - very rich and buttery, texture of the noodles was really good gnocchi sardi - super unique flavor, big portions Peaches and cream cake - buttery cookie , creamy mouse Granita - creamy panna cotta, strong strawberry flavor read more

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Visited this restaurant around 5:30pm on a Monday, when I arrived it was pretty dead but Emily, one of the Bartenders, made great conversation with me. She addressed me by my name, allowed me to taste different types of liquor, as we were just exploring my palate. She made excellent food recommendations...even though everything on the menu is a win. I ate the potato puffs and Cacio de pepe. The pasta was to die for! Oh and the panna cotta...I could've eaten like three of them. I appreciate the interior mood design and the transparency of the kitchen. Its great to dine alone as the staff make you feel comfortable and the music has great vibes. Thanks Emily for a great experience! read more

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We did the 5 course menu. We basically tried most items on that menu between the 4 people in our party. The good: Bread - the cheese dip was so yum Hamachi crudo - delicious Little lettuce - loved the flavors, wish there was a little bit more Squid ink paccheri - very flavorful and the squid was cooked perfectly Agnolotti- very flavorful as well Scallop - cooked perfectly but a bit too salty The okay: Zeppole, prickly pear torta, panna cotta, white asparagus risotto - all so so The disappointment: Ribeye steak - we thought all steaks must be good in Texas, right? We were wrong. This was not seasoned well nor cooked well. A bit gamey which I feel like it's pretty hard to do on steak? Overall it was a great meal and we would come again. There's valet parking or street parking. We found a spot a block away. read more

Went to Juniper last night and did the seasonal tasting menu!!! Was absolutely delicious, such a good experience. The servers were amazing and knowledgeable and enhanced the experience. Each dish was amazing and it was such a fun meal! My favorites were the beer tartare, the stracciatella, the fazzoletti & the short rib! read more

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Excellent Sunday Brunch! We opted into the $40/person several course brunch and it was great. I loved that you were still able to choose each dish from a small selection so you had at least some control over what you got. At the beginning of the brunch, we got either coffee or a mimosa. I turned things up by asking for an affogato Why not?! It technically wasn't on the menu, but they made it happen and I was thrilled. They should add this to the brunch menu IMHO since some people (looking at myself here) can't have caffeine after a certain point in the day--I like my sleep. I loved the variety dish they brought out with our coffees. It had yogurt, fruit, donuts, cheese, etc. so good! Overall, every dish was awesome and we left feeling full--and pleasantly surprised. Parking is free in the surface lot next door. read more

This is my second time I've been to Juniper. The last time I was here was two years ago, and the only question I can ask myself is why didn't I come sooner. This was by far one of the best meals I've had in Austin in a while and the service was terrific. We had the sweetest waitress who had just moved here from Australia and she made sure my boyfriends birthday was made a very special. On the menus they said happy birthday and then at the end they sent him home with a gift box full of goodies and everyone of the chefs signed the menu for him. We did it at the five course tasting menu. The only thing I wish differently, was that the main meat course was larger. I will definitely be back sooner this time. I appreciate the service and quality of food! Pros: service & food Cons: large portions size read more

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AMAZING FOOD! Easily one of my favorite spots in Austin. It is pricy but we'll worth it. Both drinks I had (one rum, one whiskey), were both so great. I did the prefix menu for $75. We started with complimentary bread or vegetables. The butter for the bread was so good. The vegetables were coated in oil and topped with some pepper. Also very good. For the prefix menu, there are 3 options to pick from and 5 total course. To start, I had the puffy potato. It was like a fried mashed potato bite. Loved it! Next was the salad. The dressing was great on the salad. For the meal I had squid pasta and the scallop dish. The squid pasta was phenomenal! The scallop was good but i started to get full already. For dessert I got the pana cotta. Also delightful! The place is nicely decorated and has a cute outdoor area. Will definitely be back! read more

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Ambience and service was amazing! I went for my birthday and they were even able to work in a surprise for me that my sister planned out from another state for me! Appetizer: the puffy potatoes were delicious! The whipped Dijon was a perfect dipping sauce for them. The potatoes texture was like a fluffy cloud. Also tried the meatballs, which was a bit "chewy" and fatty for my taste, but the tomato sauce was delicious! Pasta: cacio e Pepe is a MUST try!!! It was my favorite of the two pastas. I also tried the pappardelle (which the pasta itself is handmade) and was perfectly cooked! Second course: tried their fish of the day the halibut, which perfectly cooked to a crispy outer layer and soft inside. The charred carrots were also pretty good. Dessert: zeppole is a MUST have and try it with a dark chocolate gelato (you won't regret it) read more

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So in all honesty I'd give this place 3.5 stars if I could, so being slightly generous with the extra half star, and here's why: Finally decided to check this place out during Austin restaurant week. Very nice chic yet not overly done ambiance. Started off with a terribly sour gin cocktail. Since it was 2 of us we got to try the whole restaurant week menu so we started with the puffy potatoes and lettuce salad. The puffy potatoes were absolutely delicious. The salad on the other hand - looking at the regular menu price I would never pay $12 for that small salad. Honestly nothing special taste wise either. Moving on to the pasta course - the Cacio e Pepe was delicious and a good portion size. Third course was chicken which was overly salty but outside of that was cooked really well. Chicken was very juicy. Last course was the desserts - Panna cotta wasn't my thing but the sorbet was refreshing and tasty. Nothing memorable tho but those were just the rest week desserts so maybe the other ones are tastier. Now, on to what made me drop the rating - I found the server a little TOO attentive to where there would still be food on our plate and she tried taking these plates away more than once and we had to stop her everytime. Secondly, there were still multiple tables open, but one of the servers TOOK OUR WATER JUG AWAY(which stays at your table the whole time) as a hint to leave...?! WTF. Who does this at a well-established restaurant? Not a classy move at all and totally left a sour taste in my mouth...like my first drink. read more

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My partner took me out to Juniper's 8 course dinner with wine tasting for my birthday. I was super excited about their seasonal menu and to celebrate my night there. However, my experience was utterly disappointing. Firstly, I thought their service was great at several points of the evening. We were greeted with a customized menu with my name for my birthday. That was a really nice touch. Our server was very friendly. The fact that I gave this experience even 2 stars was because of the great service and IN SPITE of the food. We got started with the house focaccia. This was followed by what I thought was the best bite of the night for me, the Hiramasa Crudo. The dish was fresh, wonderfully innovative and I loved the subtle introduction of Texan tones in the bits of jalapeno & pecan. The foie gras terrine followed. It was an absolutely beautiful dish and the strawberries countered the richness of this dish quite well. *And this is where things started going downhill* The WORST bite of the night was the Bucatini. It was unbelievably salty and ruined our palate completely. I am stunned that this dish was served at all and whether anyone had tasted it. The duck fat made it heavy without adding anything to it (other than salt, maybe?) We were recovering from the Bucatini, when the lobster Cappeletto arrived. Again, salty but the tang fortunately balanced it out slightly. For a restaurant which serves Northern Italian food, the pasta course was absolutely disappointing and honestly just unacceptable. After these downers, the evening just couldn't recover. The halibut dish was nice and light but the fish was slightly overdone such that it left a papery texture in my mouth. In all fairness, the duck breast was good, I especially loved the black garlic in it. We were hoping that the dessert would redeem what was turning out to be a disappointing dinner and that we'd end on a high. That was unfortunately not in our fate. The fig tart was just okay. Pretty but not memorable. Then came the peach crostata. The fruit tasted like paper and I was stunned how pastry and fruit together can lack so much flavor. As if that was not bad enough, my partner then bit into a metallic wire/scrap. We were lucky that he didn't swallow it. On letting our server know, the manager came to our table and was really nice about it. She took off $80 from our bill which we didn't ask for but we appreciated the gesture and the fact that they acknowledged the mistake like champs! However, my thoughts on this experience, in spite of ending on a health hazard note, have very little to do with that. Yes, having metal on our plates was not ideal, but human errors happen. They were apologetic, no one was hurt and we moved on. My greater issue was with the food that was served. Other than probably 1 fantastic dish and 2 above average dishes, the rest were either forgettable or just plain awful (yes, that would be the pasta course!). While the wine pairing ($75) was great and there was a good variety offered, the food which was $125 per person was absolutely not worth it. I appreciate the service that we received, from the little attention to detail, to the little goodie box/ the birthday wishes and the professional staff, but the whole point of this experience was the food. And that's where it fell short. Maybe they'll come up with a better menu. Or cook their pasta better. However, I'm not sure if I would be inclined to go back. I find that unfortunate given how excited I had been about trying this place. read more

I came into this restaurant not expecting much from the food (not my choice as it was a business dinner) and my expectations were met. The best dish of the night came at the beginning, which was focaccia with ricotta and olive oil. I also enjoyed the hamachi dish. The pasta I tried was no bueno, especially the tagliatelle--costs $100 because it had white truffles, which we couldn't taste--that had a sauce that tasted like watery melted butter. Please don't order this. The grilled ribeye was also disappointing with a burnt exterior and was under-seasoned. The only real positive of the night was the service. They were perfectly attentive and friendly. read more

Had a friend recommend Juniper for dates & special occasions. I expected good food but had my expectations completely surpassed with one of the finest dining experiences I've had in a long time. We had the Prix Fixe 5 course meal which included some of the best food I've had. Highly recommend following the advice of other reviews and ordering the Cacio e Pepe with truffles. The gnocchi was fantastic as well. The incredibly attentive service made it a dinner to remember! read more

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Wow! What a gem. I visited Juniper recently for a special bachelorette dinner, so we enjoyed a 5-course pre fixe meal. The best bite I had was the flourless chocolate cake, and it paired perfectly with an espresso I ordered on the side. The second best bite I had was the agnolotti, which had a savory, salty broth and caramelized onions inside. I also think the service was beyond great, and the inside of the restaurant is very cool and ~ vibey ~. read more

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Juniper has amazing customer service. They were accommodating from before you arrive to when you leave. They have such attention to detail to ensure your dining experience is memorable. We happened to stumble upon Austin restaurant weeks - three courses for $50 along with focaccia w/whipped ricotta for the table. Of what we ordered I favored the little lettuce from the first course, cacio e pepe from the second course, and zeppole from the third. The little lettuce had layers of dressing and crispy bits nestled between each leaf and the cacio e pepe was simple and creamy. The mascarpone was a great compliment to the zeppoles. Juniper took an extra step in handing a goodie box to the birthday girls with a signed menu from all the employees extending well wishes. Juniper was a stunning restaurant to look at and an even more enjoyable dinner amongst friends. read more

Juniper - Austin restaurant week - $50 - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Walked in an hour before our 7:30pm reservation on a Friday night (for an anniversary dinner), asked if we could sit at the bar and wait for our designated time, to which we were told by the hostess that she could not seat anyone at the bar due to having only one bartender on staff. Glanced over to the bar where we saw several people seated. Much confuse. Then watched the person behind us walk up to the hostess and was promptly guided to sit down ... at the bar. More confuse. So disappointed. We left and had an incredible anniversary dinner at Perla's but I was still bummed we didn't get to try this. Not sure if we'll make it back for a do-over; this put a sour taste in our mouths. It totally hurts my feelings to rate with 1 star when I didn't even get to try the food. read more

Awesome experience, we ordered the 75$ tasting menu, you get to choose from each category Service was pretty good, they also had valet parking, it's 10 bucks which could have just done street parking to save those 10 bucks. Bread: I always like some fresh warm homemade bread Salmon belly: tasted kinda like oyster for because of the lemon and texture, in a good way Puffy potato: crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, with the perfect dipping sauce Lettuce gem: never thought I'd like it but I did. The baby lettuce plus the fried stuff on it with the sauce was a pretty good combination Citrus salad: their salads just have really nice and tasty dressings, just amazed about how they could make boring leaves taste so good Risotto: cant remember much about this dish but just remember that it was tasty Pasta: super creamy but really refreshing Fish: was a bit meh about the taste, sauce was bit salty with a undercooked textured beans. Fish was really well cooked tho, pretty smooth. Gotta eat the sauce with the fish in the same bite Steak: it was pretty good but still can't compare to dried aged steak from a steak house Guava dessert: it was an interesting dessert, kinda like guava ice Zepolle: my favorite dessert, really fresh and warm donut balls with some kind of caramel dip on the side read more

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We came for the 10 course testing menu and it was such a great experience. Beautiful, delicious food. Manageable portions. Great wines. Beautiful space. Fun music. The standout dish for me was the gnocchi, for my husband - the bucatini. The hamachi crudo and collar were also excellent. Definitely get the caviar on the crudo - that salty pop is everything. The strawberry granita was addictive - so good. The wine pairing was also great. The only dish that we found lacking was the poached halibut. After the big punch of lime from the gnocchi dish, the halibut tasted bland. Definitely needed some acid to stand up to the previous dish. read more

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The pork rigatoni pasta I got was incredible! Daniel who seemed to be a manager possibly, helped with a huge favor in assisting with the plans I had for my date as well! Truly showed how they value customer service! A night of elegance for sure! read more

If only all restaurants could optimize for a combination of top notch service and tasty food like Juniper does... wouldn't that be nice?! Juniper literally had some of the best service I've ever experienced... and we eat out a LOT both locally and globally. The lady who helped us today was Hope and she was the sweetest. Every single person from the hostesses to the manager to everyone who got our food out truly seemed to care for our experience. The food was phenomenal too. The lettuce salad was fresh and the chèvre creamy, the gnocchi and cacio e Pepe were amazing and the Rosemary focaccia was to die for! We also ordered the hamachi, halibut and strip loin, all of which my table loved! The desserts though blew us away - especially the blueberry granita! It was perfect for a warm patio day in Austin. And they had a surprise thank you gift for my birthday which I found super thoughtful! read more

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The food was incredibly disappointing. We ordered the tasting menu. - Foccacia with whipped ricotta (3/5): i wish the foccacia was warm! It was served room temperature and the outside was no longer crispy. The ricotta spread was decent but not sure why additional oil needed to be added - Ora King Salmon Crudo (4/5): the fish were pretty good! Fatty and fresh and thinly sliced in a tart vinaigrette. The tapioca was a weird pairing but not a bad dish. - Little Gem Lettuce (4/5): this was really refreshing! A little gem lettuce with some parmesan crisps and balsamic. Light and crispy- definitely solid. - Risotto with Crab Meat add on (3/5): super creamy and flavorful- sat a little too heavy after a few bites. It was supposed to have salted egg yolk and crispy chicken skin but honestly you could not taste either. - Poached Cod (1/5): this was possibly the worst piece of fish I've ever had at a restaurant. Or out. Super bland and super salty. It wasn't moist or flaky either. The sauce that went with it was salty and way too rich. - Carrot Cake (1/5): I have a massive sweet tooth and this carrot cake was bad. It was far too sweet and gave me a headache after one bite. The hazelnut mousse and sweet cream icecream was decent so I ate that- but was disappointed since I love carrot cake. Service was fantastic. Our waiter always made sure our glasses were full. Unfortunately, the food was pretty bad- especially for the price point. Not to mention, after the dinner, I had pretty intense stomach pains so also not sure if the food was fresh. read more

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First time at Juniper and first time out for a nice meal in a long time. It was a quite pleasant experience mostly from the service front. It was easy to find parking and we were promptly seated at our reservation time. The atmosphere was vibrant, definitely a lot of dates in progress and the place was completely full by 7:30. We went for the prix fixe so it was pretty easy to choose. Food wise, i thought it was good, but probably not five stars. I really liked the focaccia, puffy potatoes, baby lettuce salad, and the desserts. Both the primi (risotto and linguine) were way too salty, I really hope that was just an accident. For the secondi, the halibut was fine, the steak had good flavor but was pretty chewy. Overall I would say it's a solid 4 though. The service was great though and that brought it up to 5 stars for me. We didn't order wine since we don't drink, but the servers were great at making sure our water glasses were never empty, and I distinctly remember at one point the manager came over to fill up when the server wasn't around. Every single person we interacted with wished us happy birthday. All of our courses came out quite fast but we didn't feel rushed. Then the night ended with the manager bringing out a little treat box to take home, which was quite a pleasant surprise. Given how much we ate I thought it was very thoughtful that they gave us something to take home instead of a slice of cake or something Would definitely recommend this place for a nice evening out read more

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This was a last minute plan for my friend's bachelorette weekend and it was one great decision! We were a big group (9 total) and I called last minute thinking they probably couldn't fit us in but they were great at accommodating us and were able to take us! The lady on the phone informed us we had a two hour time limit which was plenty of time we were just so thankful they could fit us in. When we arrived they had a table set for us right by the entrance and hostess in the daylight which was great because we were able to get a great photo together and it felt like we had our own private space. The whole restaurant staff were very welcoming and even customized the menu to say Congratulations Megan on it for her bachelorette! We started out with cocktails and drinks! I got the Town Lake Yacht Club which was amazing. Not over powering with alcohol which I like better because I really hate strong drinks. For the food our waiter was very knowledgeable and recommended what foods to get including appetizers and sides to share. We basically got all his recommendations. I definitely recommend the puffy potato's. They are basically like little hush puppies or tator tots with this amazing horseradish mustard. We also had the antipasti plate, Brussels sprouts, carrots, focaccia (you need to try this it's huge flaky and buttery), and the amazing burrata! For the meal I got the Cacio e Pepe and it did not disappoint! This was amazing... it was cheesy, buttery, and had a great amount of pepper. For dessert we had a good variety. I got the Uncle Nicky espresso because I never heard of having whipped cream on espresso. It was delicious! The whipped cream really help cut the strong taste of espresso. The gelato was also amazing and also the donuts... get the donuts lol. Overall this was a wonderful experience. Not only does this restaurant have amazing food and atmosphere but also amazing hospitality! Thank you so much for an amazing time and a great last meal together for this special weekend! If I am ever in Austin again I will definitely be back. read more

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I'd give Juniper 2.5 stars. Came here for my anniversary after it was recommended by a friend. The service was slow (probably 1 server for the whole floor and 1 for the folks at the bar) the restaurant was aesthetic, but the concerning part was how mid the food was. I'm not sure if it was an off day but nothing really blew us away - I'd much rather have Red Ash, Emmer & Rye and other Italian spots over this one especially at a similar price point - the food needs to have that wow factor. I barely ate my rigatoni... it just wasn't very appetizing (something off with the flavors) the focaccia was nothing special and the puff potatoes weren't even that crispy (soggy). On top of that the couple to our left loudly complained to the manager about how inconsistent their experience was here and that they didn't like their food either (was a whole intervention) and the party to our right was super loud swearing, drunk and breaking glasses. To finish the night we were harassed by a homeless man outside of the restaurant while waiting for our valet - good times. We did not get anything special for our anniversary unlike the rest of the reviews (even though I put it in the reservation), and ultimately wish I had booked a different restaurant for our special occasion. Definitely a one and done restaurant for us - probably will not come back here - especially with much better options in ATX for Italian. read more

Really solid restaurant with delicious drinks, nice ambiance and good food. The pre fixe menu, you do get a lot of food but in small portions. Some courses were better than others. The favorites were definitely the cacio e Pepe as one of the pasta entrees and potato as a starter. The rest of the courses were a bit forgettable. The pasta was delicious though with the texture being amazing - fresh made. Overall, I would come back just for the pasta!!! read more