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Poeta, Austin, TX

Poeta

4.6
4.6
359 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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

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What 359 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Poeta is a charming Italian restaurant known for its "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the fresh, house-made pasta and delectable dishes like gnocchi and tiramisu. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, complemented by attentive staff who go out of their way to ensure a memorable dining experience.

359 Reviews

  1. Sara

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a beautiful spot, with EXCELLENT food, wow. I took my team of 7 there and we ordered all the things, including apps (the grilled cauliflower!!), pastas galore (they also offer GF options), and 3 different desserts - everything was fantastic, you won't be disappointed.

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  2. Spencer

    Austin

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Wonderful evening. Incredible service. Awesome.

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  3. Margaret

    Houston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! My friend and I loved every bite of our dinner at Poeta tonight! We started with the mozzarella appetizer, then the endive and pear salad, which we shared...after that came a delicious roasted cauliflower and spaghetti carbonara. Every serving was generous enough for us to split. The meal came to under $100, with three beers between the two of us. Oh, and a delicious slice of olive oil cake for dessert. Completely wonderful service, too. Valet parking was a plus on this cold rainy night.

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  4. Samantha

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My dining partner didn’t like her dish — I tried it and the pasta was undercooked (past the point of al dente). My crab ravioli was delicious. The decor is great, but the restaurant became extremely loud as it filled up. Service was really good.

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  5. MIRIAM

    Austin

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jeremy was xlnt. Beet salad, charred caeser, and arancini all recommended!

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  6. yvonne

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a grilled Cesar, meatballs and the crab ravioli. Overall, pretty tasty. Definitely recommend the Cesar. Cute cocktail menu, ice cold beer, yum! Desert cheesecake, a little different, could taste goat cheese maybe? It definitely worked and was a compliment to a fantastic meal. Definitely pricey, perfect date night atmosphere and menu for sharing. Service was not bad, the staff was friendly and extremely busy with an event going on in the back hence my rating, seemed to be less attentive to patrons at the bar perhaps due to the incoming drink orders from the party. I’d like to go again, will likely try the spaghetti and maybe the sea bass dish. Ambience is quite nice and even seated at the bar quite comfortable and memorable enough to return and even recommend to friends looking for a comfortable spot to treat themselves to a nice dinner.

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  7. Chris

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent care for Gluten Free including homemade GF Pasta. Loved the Wagyu Strip Steak also. Wife loved the Gnocchi Great service

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  8. preserveit

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a perfect evening! Poeta has a wonderful vibe—not loud, tables spaced well, an intimate feel. The food was top notch. Don’t miss the chicken liver appetizer, the grilled Ceasar salad (with warm croutons!) and the tiramisu.

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  9. Molly

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Poeta! First time here, and everything we got was fantastic!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great birthday dinner for my wife. We had incredible and extremely attentive service. The food was amazing, literally everything we had. Will definitely be back soon!!!

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Poeta is rated 4.6 stars by 359 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 37 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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