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Poeta, Austin, TX

Poeta

4.6
4.6
346 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Poetry / like food / is meant to be shared.
Our words can evoke, comfort, inspire, fulfill, provoke, ultimately adding meaning to our lives and nutrition to our souls. Like words on a page, bringing ingredients together on a dish is our poetry; the love of preparing and sharing food from the heart is what brings out the poet in us…
For the same reasons behind revisiting the works of your favorite poet, we aim to offer a place that brings you back for food and atmosphere. Find familiar comfort, or experience and inspire new, with friends, family, and self.

Poeta is nestled within The Frances Modern Inn located on historic 11th street, just minutes from downtown.
Locally created and operated by award winning chefs, this neighborhood establishment welcomes everyone to partake in a meal, drinks, or dessert all day with breakfast, lunch or dinner, and enjoy daily happy hour.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (512) 806-7789
  • Website
    http://poetarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 346 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poeta is a standout Italian restaurant in East Austin, known for its "exceptional cuisine" and "inviting atmosphere." The warm decor blends rustic and modern elements, creating a cozy yet elegant dining experience. Guests rave about the "attentive and knowledgeable staff" and the "amazing food," making it a must-visit destination for Italian food lovers.

346 Reviews

  1. Shelly

    Austin

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cozy spot in East Austin. We had Sunday brunch on the back patio, and I would love to go back for a date night.

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  2. Deb

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently enjoyed a nice brunch at Poeta, sitting outside on the back veranda. We had the gorgonzola antipasti served with crudites and grilled bread. I asked for the vegetables and my request was received warmly. We then decided to share the Chicken Milanese served with grilled endive and a delightful lemon sauce underneath. The service was excellent and our waiter recommended a nearby vintage bookshop. We highly recommend Poeta and plan to visit again for the evening menu.

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  3. Kevin

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous meal and stellar dining experience!

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  4. Lisa

    Ecuador

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great but the food was just ok. It was very loud there- the wait staff was amazing . I got the spaghetti and it was just pork, cream and noodles. Very plain.

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  5. Michelle

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great first visit. Sat out back on the patio. Chloe was our server and they were amazing! Explained the menu and some favorites. We opted for brunch and it was all delicious!

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  6. Mitch

    Austin

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, food, atmosphere and very delish desserts

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  7. Sarah

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Poeta!! The food is delicious, the service is outstanding and the ambiance is delightful! I highly recommend and take new friends there often.

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  8. Larry

    Dallas

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting menu. The starters were all tempting. We had the pate, arancini, and cauliflower shared among four. The grilled Caesar salads were huge and one could have been shared by four though good they were not "great" and definitely required knife and fork. Pasta was definitely fresh not dried. and thoroughly enjoyed. Wine list was brief and service was somewhat inept. Waiter replaced screw top , on a decent Etna Rosso, after first pour! Cinnamon "gelato" was delicious but consistency was more like ice cream. There was a decent piano player but the overall effect of the music was more suited to a bar than a restaurant.

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  9. Eric

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great first experience at Poeta when I brought my friend for her birthday. She has Celiac and Poeta is highly rated for Gluten free offerings and preparations. The service was fantastic and they did a great job giving my friend a modified menu. All of the anti-pasti, main courses and dessert were all hits with us. The goat cheese cheesecake was phenomenal and gluten free. I got the milk braised pork which was very flavorful. I really want to go back to try their pasta.

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  10. Pat

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space, superb food and fantastic service. We will be back!

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Poeta is rated 4.6 stars by 346 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Poeta

1123 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1908

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Austin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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