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Poeta

4.3 (179 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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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.

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!

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.

Oven Roasted Swordfist
Jono R.

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

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!!

Lasagna

Cute place with excellent service! The food was 10/10. Everything we had was so good and rich in flavor! Definitely would recommend !

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

What a beauty - marinated eggplant.
Suzie Q.

Marinated eggplant sandwich on toasted focaccia bread - simple but delicious! Will return to try what looked like a fabulous beet salad (FOR REAL)!

Spaghetti Carbonara
Desiree C.

Had the spaghetti carbonara and wow. Perfectly al dente pasta coated in the creamiest, silky sauce with just the right amount of richness. The balance of savory and peppery notes was spot on. The vibes? Moody, warm, and intimate -- the kind of place that makes you want to linger a little longer. Definitely a spot I'd come back to for both the flavor and the atmosphere.

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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!

Shairy G.

I've had Poeta on my foodie list for a long time - and it was totally worth the wait! I attended for a friends birthday dinner, so we had a rather large group. The group ordered a handful of starters to share. We tried the fresh mozzarella, mortadella, arancini, grilled cauliflower and beef tartare. The mozzarella cheese was absolutely delicious - accompanied by delicious warm fresh bread. For an entree, I ordered the blue crab mezzalune. I was torn between this and the gnocci (which I tried and was INCREDIBLE!). I thoroughly enjoyed my dish and the portion was large enough for a midnight snack later that evening. The service was also excellent. The waitress was incredibly attentive and well informed on the menu. I look forward to returning and trying out their gelato truck!

Lamb
Krystyna L.

Poeta recently moved to a house with gorgeous outdoor area on Gonzalez street. There is ample parking as this space is tucked away but still in the heart of the East side. You're greeted with a beautifully staged patio upon arrival followed by a very well furnished restaurant inside with open kitchen. The service was friendly and attentive. The menu is a pre-fixe so that makes it simple -- you can choose pescatarian or vegetarian if you need mods. There's an optional wine pairing or you can order from their full bar / cocktail menu, including NA options. The outdoor area is expansive, would be a fun place to host an event!

Robyn W.

I had a beautiful evening all alone at the bar here. I was in town for work, so I made a night of it sipping all the cocktails and having a four-course meal. The staff was amazing and I enjoyed conversing with them. The food was every bit as delicious as I expected it to be. I loved the chicken liver mousse and the mezzalune. I did get the grilled Caesar, but I think I would opt for something else next time. The cocktails were all fantastic as well. Overall a very enjoyable evening of food, craft cocktails, and people watching!

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2 years ago

So thrilled to have this wonderful new addition to the neighborhood. The food and the service is ten out of ten

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Great food and service! Very dish that we tried was absolutely delicious. Cocktails are also to die for!

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Servers were fantastic. The food great. Had the pancake with gelato covered with espresso. A real sugar rush

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Good atmosphere and food is delicious. Have been for brunch and dinner and both times I was very pleased with food and drinks.

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Delicious food, beautiful restaurant design, lovely staff! My favorite thing to get is the crab cake.

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