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    4.3 (192 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Sophia C.

    I dined solo at the bar-top in Poeta, and both the bartender Will and my server were super welcoming and gave me a lot of great recommendations for an Austin newbie! I was told the linguini is fantastic but it was out of stock, so I ordered the malfadine instead. It was yummy and I appreciated that it wasn't super heavy or salty, which are my usual complaints about pastas in general. Everything was reasonably priced. The ambience was slightly upscale but pretty casual/chill at the bar. The food was pretty good, but the service was the real standout! Thanks for a wonderful time.

    Sarti spritz & pesto
    Lauren W.

    A very cool spot! We arrived a little early and went upstairs to their 2nd floor bar to have a cocktail. I had the savvy savory and really liked it. The vibes are great, and they had a projector outside playing movies. When we went back downstairs for dinner, the ambiance was also really nice. I loved my pasta - it was very fresh and the pasta shape was fun. My husband also enjoyed his meal and was particularly impressed by the corn polenta. Will definitely go back!

    Cheesecake, the best ever
    Mike N.

    Austin, Tx. Coming here was an enjoyable experience, mostly due to the exceptionally crafted food that was innovative and perhaps a bit daring. It goes without saying that the food was also delicious. The restaurant is on the small side, somewhat intimate, the bar seating occupies about the same amount of floor area. The lighting is dim but thankfully not too dark. The overall ambiance is casual, possibly romantic. On my night of dining it was party time at a couple other tables so there was a lot of alcohol infused laughter and revelation. It was all good, nothing was distracting me from the presentations offered plate by plate. The hostess was nice with an edgy look, I thought I was going to be immersed into a hipster punky situation, but no, all was good. The waitstaff were all exceptionally friendly and not at all stuffy. I mention this only because perhaps being Michelin recognized might bring forth a bit of attitude, but not a trace of that. Things I tried on that evening: Arancini, very tasty, the chili pesto reached out and gets your attention without being dominate. I'd share this one though, it's a filler upper. Sourdough bread, fresh baked on the premises served sliced and warm with black garlic olive oil. Wonderful. Gnocchi, a most unusual and surprising version of this classic. Each morsel is wrapped in prosciutto and fried, served with a honey sauce and Parmesan. Nothing like the gnocchi in a pasta sauce that is so familiar to me. I loved this creation. Simple salad, with a champagne vinaigrette. Fresh and crisp Bibb lettuce with flavor bursts of mint. Very nice. Caesar Salad, a light and tangy example with awesome fresh and crisp greens. The lemony infusion into the dressing is just great. Lasagne, a truly awesome rendition of this old standby, it was not overly cheesy, nor was there any sharp tomato sauce annoyances, it was just pretty much a perfect lasagne. I loved how a slight crust was formed on top with the Mozzarella, Bechamel, and Parmesan. Tuscan fried chicken, a very moist, boneless piece of chicken that was of good size, served on a bed of lemon rosemary yougurt. The surprise was the peach pieces that made this dish so interesting. A beautiful presentation included. Rib Eye Steak, this steak reminded me a lot of a Koji marinated one. It was much too salty (As Well As the Sauce) for my liking. The texture of the beef, while tender, was flaccid, not "Steak" like. Probably not 16 ounces either but that is a minor point. Bottom line is that this steak is not worth $90. Not even close. Steelhead Trout, in this case it was not trout, but a small piece of overcooked salmon instead. I was underwhelmed by this serving, it was just a bit too blah to meet my expectations of this restaurant. Odd presentation too, heavily cooked skin side up. Ok, I get it, not every dish is going to be a "Wow"! The chili sauce was very good however and helped to save the dish. The pistachio mix accompanying the fish was excellent but lost in the grass like garnish. Olive oil cake with sherry poached peaches and whipped ricotta, a superb dessert without being too sweet. Budino, roasted white chocolate on top of a decadent chocolate espresso type of mousse that tasted like dark Belgian, with a hint of bitterness.This dessert is close to being dangerous. Affogato, the espresso here Is top of the line as evidenced by their great lattes (Even though too small). However for this dish the gelato is not vanilla but maple or banana. I tried a scoop of each. The maple did well with the espresso but the banana was a total failure. Chèvre cheesecake with pistachios and amareno cherries. My first goat cheese cheesecake. I'm a believer. This is the best cheesecake I've ever had, and the topping was just amazing. The pairing was a bit of a mind blower. The pastry chef is most likely some kind of genius. We enjoyed these dinners for two and walked out totally satiated. The total bill only came to $128 (Steak Night $184) which included beer and coffee.

    Mafaldine
    Sean W.

    Nice quaint place with cute decor and ambiance. Very green and nature like. I think the pasta is really good here. We got the Mafaldine and it was really good. Right noodle texture and creamy mushroom sauce with just enough cheese and greens. Originally came here because the Carbonara looked really good, but unfortunately I guess their pastas rotate so they only had Cacio E Pepe, though that also looked good despite us not getting to try it. The pork chop was tender but the sauce or whatever was underneath (the white creamy part) was a bit over-powering. All in all the service was great, not too fast, not too slow.

    Lia B.

    Our food was absolutely delicious. The brunch menu was limited, so we were really expecting much. We were all pleasantly surprised with the depth of flavor. Not pictured, but an absolute must is a mug of the best coffee in Austin. Service was attentive and friendly. The dinner vibe was perfect for brunch.

    Gnocchi with lamb
    Bo B.

    We just went to the newly opened spot at east Austin hotel. Overall it's a cute vibe but the menu options were just ok (nothing exciting) and the pastas (mafaldine and the trottole) were slightly overcooked/too soggy. The sauces were also just ok. The goat cheese dessert was good.

    last main dish of the night, the pork
    Kimberley R.

    This newly reopened Italian restaurant in East Austin is a perfect fit for the neighborhood. The inside is gorgeous and the staff is friendly and courteous. Our fav dishes of the night were at the start, which was the tuna and the end with the pork. Both were two of the best dishes we've had in Austin. My husband and I could not make up our minds between the two pasta dishes, the rigatoni or carbonara. Both outstanding! The cheesecake was just okay but it was on the house in celebration of my husband's birthday. We chose it but next time we'll be trying the Olive Oil cake or gelato. My husband had 3 cocktails and all were unique and fresh. Don't hesitate, just go!

    Oven Roasted Swordfist
    Jono R.

    Oven Roasted Swordfish. It was good. This is the 85 characters.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........

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    Julia K.

    I visited Poeta for a solo birthday dinner, and I can honestly say it was one of the most special dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment I walked in, the entire team made me feel incredibly celebrated. The ambiance is spot-on, it's sexy and sophisticated without being too dark or overly moody. It's the kind of place that feels high-end yet welcoming the second you step through the door. I started with the Arancini, followed by the Caesar salad, and finished with the Carbonara. Every single dish was outstanding. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly executed. To top off an already amazing meal, the team gifted me the Budino for my birthday dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending to the night. I have to give a massive shout-out to my server, Ethan. He was fantastic and truly deserves all the accolades. He was attentive, kind, and went above and beyond to make sure my solo celebration felt significant. That hospitality extended to everyone I encountered; from the hostess to the food runners and the person clearing my table, the entire staff made me feel amazing. I felt like the happy tears emoji the entire time. I'm already counting down the days until I can come back and share this gem with my friends and family. If you want incredible food and world-class service, go to Poeta!

    Janice J.

    We came here luckily on their last night at this location. Thankful they are just moving locations because the service was great and the food was absolutely delicious! One of our friends is vegetarian so they provided us with a vegetarian friendly menu. Our group was so full but we did get some of their desserts back to our air bnb and thank God we did because it was DELICIOUS! They are opening their new spot spring 2025 at swoop house and swoop events according to their IG! * Spaghetti - carbonara, grilled pork, leek, black pepper $22 * Arancini - eggplant ragu, parmesan, basil $10 * Tagliatelle - mushroom, arugula, parmesan $24 * Chicken Milanese - prosciutto, endive, caper, parm $24 * Gnocchi - beef confit, tomato butter, crispy onion $26 x 2 *Trottole - basil pesto, tomato, cured olive $18 x 2 * Chèvre cheesecake, pistachio, cherry $8 x 3 * Classic tiramisu $9 * Sovereign Throne N/A orange hop water lime basil $7

    Pesto and carbonara
    Rachel T.

    My new favorite Italian spot in Austin! We went here for my birthday dinner and had a great experience. I can't wait to go here more often now that I know what to expect. We parked on the street and arrived at the time of our reservation, and were seated right away. They had a cute little Happy Birthday sign on the table for me. I started with a glass of the Super Tuscan and we decided on our menu. My fiance and I could have ordered so many things, so we just will have to go back again soon to try more! We shared the caesar salad and the arancini: taleggio fonduta, herb pesto and parmesan. The cheese sauce was amazing and the arancini had the perfect chewy and crunchy texture. Loved both! The caesar salad was so fresh with lemon juice to brighten it from all the salty cheese. Perfect. I went with the trottole for my pasta: pesto genovese, pine nut crumble. It also had sundried tomatoes mixed throughout. I absolutely loved this dish and the fresh pasta was delicious. I loved the shape too! I've never heard of trottole! My fiance loved the carbonara. We finished with the budino dessert that we will absolutely get again. It reminded us of a pot de creme, but with a very fudgy bottom layer. The salty crunchies on the top with the smooth chocolate pudding? were chef's kiss. We also thought prices were so reasonable and expected it to be much more expensive. I also enjoyed a glass of barbera with dessert. 5 stars- can't wait to go back! I have been raving about this dinner to everyone!!

    myles f.

    Lovely dinner at Poeta, food was solid, service friendly and capable. I'm surprised that some call it romantic because it's not. And actually quite loud at 6:30-8:00 pm on a Wednesday. Nonetheless seating was comfortably spaced apart. Every dish we had was very good: whipped white beans appetizer, an ample sized Caesar salad, very nice beet salad with hint of chili oil, cacio e pepe spaghetti (properly al dente) and lamb and eggplant rotolo entree which uses eggplant instead of pasta to wrap around a very moist and flavorful meat. The above food and two drinks cost $148 before tip (and we brought home unfinished dishes). Bar doesn't carry cranberry juice (has the cosmo fallen out of favor in this town?), it made a good lemon drop but disappointed with taking way long to get it to the table. There's validated parking but you'll never find it. We got a metered spot in front. Recommended.

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    Michelle G.

    We love to stay at Frances Modern Inn whenever we are in Austin. We've been coming here since it was Cat Noir. Poeta is a new addition and it is a gem. We started with the Racecar and the Poeta Spritz. The Racecar was very heavy and sweet. It had a good flavor but was too sweet for me. The Poeta Spritz was refreshing and had a great flavor. For the antipasta, we chose mozzarella and mortadella along with the grilled cauliflower. The mortadella had a chili jelly and was so good. The mozzarella was very tasty but the cauliflower stole the show. Next, we shared the gnocchi. It was so good with the beef and the fried onions, giving it just the right amount of crispiness. For dessert, we had the tort. It was delicious and had such a great constancy. My husband had a cortado and I had an earl gray tea to finish off. Every bite of food was delicious. It was thoughtfully made and a great blend of flavors. The only slight downside were the cocktails but otherwise you can't go wrong here It is a tiny location, so be sure to make reservations early!

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    Small menu, drink tasted like gasoline, my 17 yr old brother makes better pasta. Rude staff. Save your time and calories. Pastries also bad

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    4.5(97 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Warehouse District, Downtown

    I dined at The Scarbrough for brunch during my stay in Austin. It was just a short, pleasant walk…read morefrom my hotel. The Scarbrough is located inside the Scarbrough Building lobby. They specialize in crepes. They have a handful of small tables as well as couch seating. You place your order at the counter then the staff brings it to you once it's ready. I ordered my go-to drink, an oat milk latte with honey and cinnamon as well as their Lox n' found croiffin. The latte was great. The Lox n' found croiffin comes with a toasted croissant roll, smoked salmon, ricotta, avocado, arugula, capers, pickled onions and dill. I added an egg for an additional charge of $2. This was a beautiful and tasty sandwich! It was very filling, too. I highly recommend checking out this unique spot!

    The food is delicious, and the setting is unique, but the service is a bit slow…read more The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Scarbrough Building. It's a small space, with only around eight tables and a tiny kitchen behind the counter. It's a bit hard to locate from outside. There's no big sign on the window indicating the restaurant's name, just a plastic A-frame sign outside the building's doors. When I got there, four of the eight tables were empty but the dirty dishes had not yet been cleared. It took close to 10 minutes for the tables to be bused. Because the kitchen is so small, I'd recommend going up to the counter to order as soon as you get there. I believe you can also place your order online using the QR code on the table, but I didn't try that method. I ordered the lox n found, a toasted croissant roll with smoked salmon, avocado, dill ricotta, arugula, onion, and capers. The menu says it also comes with a side of roasted potatoes, but mine didn't come with that. The sandwich was delicious and filling, so I definitely didn't need them, but I do feel like I didn't get what I paid for.

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    The Scarbrough - Dining lounge2

    Dining lounge2

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    Mornin croisanwich

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    Mañana - Matcha Affogato - so good

    Mañana

    4.3(414 reviews)
    1.6 mi•SoCo (S. Congress Ave.), 78704 (South Austin)
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    I looooooved the matcha here…read more I tried the mango sticky rice - amazing!! Blended so perfectly and around 8.50 but it is a larger size I also tried the kouignn Amin pastry and also loved this They heated up it up for me as well which was super nice Overall very cute spot Kinda hidden in the back of the south Congress hotel area near the water trade bar Service was great - super helpful with my questions about the pastries too This spot is great - definitely coming back

    Today, not tomorrow. "Hoy, no mañana." I choose Mañana to get my almost daily injection of…read morecaffeine. Mañana is located at the South Congress Hotel has coffee + tea, bakeshop and grab + go offerings (primarily water, kombucha, paletas and juices). Of course I was there for a latte spiked with black sesame vanilla (their most popular latte) according to my barista, which I paired with an almond bear claw. This was not your typical bear claw as it was not eye-squinting sweet but bursting with almond flavoring primarily in the center. It was almost like a crescendo in a symphony when you got to the center of the bear claw. My latte was flavorful in a subtle way with the sesame vanilla permeating throughout the latte. It is important to note that they make their own pastries and tacos each day. The pastries are a bit pricey costing more than my latte. The coffee shop has floor to ceiling windows on two sides with one of the windows opening into a courtyard with additional seating. The beautifully titled coffee bar immediately grabs your attention. In addition, service was quick and efficient. I was in and out the coffee shop within 10 minutes. I parked right in front of the coffee shop as it was early before the meters started to tick.

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    Mañana - Mañana interior

    Mañana interior

    Mañana - Iced Brown Butter Banana Walnut Latte (~$7)

    Iced Brown Butter Banana Walnut Latte (~$7)

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