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Poeta, Austin, TX

Poeta

4.7
4.7
406 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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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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

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What 406 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

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Poeta offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal" Italian cuisine and "super cool vibe." Renowned for its "exceptional" service and creative farm-to-table dishes, this charming spot is perfect for date nights or special occasions. Highlights include the gnocchi, arancini, and unique desserts. A must-visit in Austin!

406 Reviews

  1. Jake

    VIP

    Austin

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poeta Brunch is the vibe! Great experience from food, service, and overall value. Shout out to Daniel for taking care of us. Always look forward to coming back!

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  2. Kamaniya

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was excellent, they were very busy and anticipated delays and brought out a salad to bide the time. Other than the host, everyone was so helpful and attentive!

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  3. Lori

    VIP

    Austin

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was friendly, attentive and helpful. Food was creative and delicious. Only complaint was our table. Circular booth directly to the right when entering the dining area. We sat very close to one another on one edge of the semicircle. If we sat in the middle of the table we were staring directly at the couple next to us. Very uncomfortable. If you sat one on each end of the semicircle you were too far apart to have a conversation. Would definitely request a different table next time.

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  4. Jennifer

    VIP

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Everything we ordered was amazing!

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  5. Daniella

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! We will be definitely be going back!!!!!!

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  6. Alicia

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute place. Gave a circa 1920's Italy vibe. A little disappointed they were out of gluten free pasta, which was one of the main reasons going- the opportunity to have GF pasta- and it was a Saturday night, so didn't feel they were prepared. We were not there late, so running out shouldn't have been the issue. I then had to choose a dish I would have normally not chosen because my second choice, since I couldn't have pasta, was not gluten free. Service was ok- nice server- but a little too attentive. We were there for my husband's birthday and the server came to our table too often asking if we were ready to order. Felt rushed for an evening we wanted to savor. Overall the ambience and food we had was good- my husband did enjoy his meal- and would be willing to try again, hoping our experience will be better.

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  7. David

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Poeta is a cool fun place with great service and food. We were not just greeted but assisted by the hostess, who helped us move our reservation inside. Drinks and wine and food all great. We were able to dine and hang out with friends for over 2 hours. Fun time!

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  8. Amanda

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Our server, Daniel, had stellar recommendations and the food was incredible!

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  9. Stacy

    VIP

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, wide variety of dishes and inviting dining area. Definitely a favorite.

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  10. Kristen

    VIP

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner! We appreciated that it was quiet enough for conversation! The restaurant is beautiful! We sampled a little of everything & it was all great! Highly recommend the frissee & potato salad! And the arancini balls were so yummy! We all tried a different pasta & all were delicious! Great service!

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Poeta is rated 4.7 stars by 406 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Poeta

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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