we felt very rushed today, we had sat down at 4:30, took a while to order drinks due to server and then we ordered antipasti. They then told us we had to order our whole meal so we only placed appetizers because we weren't sure what to order. Minutes after every dish came our server tried to take it away. She even took my drink that had a good amount left. We had closed out at 5:45 so way under the 2hr max. I wish their service was better as they had a massive group of staff. The guy next to us had a ceramic plate chip in his food. read more

Poeta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Poeta is the sister restaurant to Intero, and I have to say I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! I even like it more than Intero Food: 10/10 Tuna Carpaccio: Very fresh, tender pieces of tuna. Slight sour, acidity factor that was refreshing! Good portion size too! Cappeletti: My favorite dish of the meal! Crab stuffed pasta almost like raviol. The crab was so well seasoned and tender. The dish was perfectly balanced in terms of flavors and texture. The sauce added depth because of the brown butter and the slight squeeze of lemon balanced the dish. Chicken Milanese: This one I didn't really care for so I would skip this one. The chicken was not tender and almost hard to chew or cut into. It was salty and lightly breaded. Tiramisu: Standard tiramisu Service: Great service! Our waiter was very nice and helpful. Ambiance: I love the vibes. It was cozy and perfect for a date or casual hangout. The lighting was also slightly dimmed and made a very nice mood. Overall, so far poeta is my favorite Italian restaurant in austin. I would recommend! read more

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Disappointed in the lasagna, the noodle was very burnt. The cheesecake was delicious though. read more

Poeta - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Been thinking of this pasta pasta since I took the first bite. Sooooo good! Service was good, bloody marry is good, great for a small group (there was 3 of us), but it also looks like it's a good spot for a group! Would come back again for this pasta! read more

Poeta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Poeta is a great addition to the east 11th. We had reservations and the table before us took longer to finish than expected, but the staff brought us out some Prosecco to sip on while we waited! We started with the arancini and crisply polenta. Both were delicious, and the table next to us loved the beef tartare. I had the tagliatelle--the pasta was perfectly Al dente and the sauce was creamy. I'd like to go back to try more of their dishes--especially their lunch menu to try the paninis. read more

Poeta - Tagliatelle - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We love Intero sonwere excited to try sister restaurant Poeta. It is a small dining room and bar...more like a bistro. We recognized many menu items from Intero. Food was incredible. Balanced flavors, beautiful presentation, nice service staff. All items were really excellent. Evej more amazing is the approachable pricing. Desserts for $4 to $8 jist doesnt happen in Austin with this caliber of food quality. This entire meal with 25% tip/tax was $225 for 4 (no drinks). Pasta was pwrfectly al dente and well salted (just like in Italy) . Only nit picks were thst the grilled bread for the whipped beans and the tartare have a nice geill on them but the charred taste was too much and overpowering. The fork was so thin diameter that it made it quite difficult to twirl the spaghetti on the fork. Very small issues for an incredible meal and price. Thanks Poeta! read more

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Super cute intimate restaurant. I also have very good things to say about the service. We were on a time crunch and our server made sure the food came out in time. They have a waiting area where you can order drinks on your phone and they bring them out to you. I like that idea because the wait can be very long if you don't have a reservation. We went about 6:15PM and the wait was about an hour with no reservation. The food is nicely presented. We got the arancini, blue crab pasta, and beef shoulder. Wow that beef shoulder was flavorful and tender. I did like the pasta and the sauce but a little fishy. This is such a cute date spot or girl's night meal. I think you get a great experience for what you pay for. read more

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Always excited for newer restaurants but hesitant to try right away because they usually fall short for me in some way, however, Poeta was a beautiful experience and I absolutely cannot wait to revisit! The stellar team behind Intero brings you this cozy, aesthetic, delicious, hand crafted restaurant with carefully curated food and fresh, thoughtful, local ingredients. Every menu item we ordered was truly incredible! QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, there is (free) street parking and small lots around the area. Check out their FAQ on their website for exact locations of parking recommendations. - Reservations? Yes, highly recommended for Fridays and weekends. You can book online or call them to see if they can squeeze you in if a time you want isn't available. - Happy hour? Yes, daily from 3-5pm. Select antipasti, cocktails, and wine by the glass. FOOD RATINGS: - Beef Tartare (5/5): This was quite possibly one of the best beef tartare dishes I've ever had. Full of flavor and texture, bright and colorful and rich, and a generous portion. My only nitpick is they do not give you enough bread to go with it. We had to ask for more and even then they only gave us 2 more slices. It's a lot of beef and not enough bread to go with it. - Mezzalune (5/5): These were amazing! Simple but light and full of flavor. They stuffed these generously with the crab meat, which is awesome. I enjoyed the combination of the creamy sauce with lemon and avocado and mint. If you're not into mint, it's mostly for garnish (it didn't overpower the other flavors at all). - Risotto (4/5): This was good. Very flavorful and savory. The salsa verde and grilled greens help cut through the heaviness of the bone marrow. A little bit salty due to the ingredients, but tasty. We couldn't finish it though because the flavor becomes overwhelming toward the end. - Cheesecake (5/5): Loved this! Big fan of goat cheese, cherry, and pistachio. Some of my favorite flavors. Lighter than a typical cheesecake. Perfect crust. read more

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The cauliflower app was really good but the gf carbonara tasted like beef stroganoff. It was underwhelming. The meatballs were fine but not amazing. The other thing that was strange was that I came for my birthday- they ask ahead of time "are celebrating anything" and I said my birthday- and they acknowledged it at the door, but no offer of "free" dessert or decoration at all and no "happy birthday " when the waitress said goodbye which I've never experienced before on my birthday. Why ask what you are celebrating if you aren't going to do anything to make the person feel special? The hostess and waitress were super nice, but it wasn't worth the 170 we spent for my birthday celebration. read more

Hands down THIS PLACE IS A YES! We spend NYE here and loved it! I didn't get more pictures because that's how amazing the food was! Speciality cocktails were so good! Staff and service was 5 stars as well! I would skip the stuffed eggplant, only negative review. It's not filling enough for a main dish, but I enjoyed it since we also split a pasta dish. read more

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I think I found my new favorite restaurant! Poeta's lovely ambiance, attentive service, and stellar food was everything I look for. Everything was also reasonably priced and portion sizes were great. I celebrated my birthday dinner here with friends and we were immediately drawn in by the gorgeous decor. It reminds me of a New Orleans style interior meets modern edge, which are the aesthetics I adore. Our server was attentive with ease all while serving during peak Saturday dinner hours without breaking a sweat. And the food - wow, now this was food (especially the pasta) we were all stunned by. We ordered: -Grilled Caesar salad -Tagliatelle -Cappelletti -Housemade Meatballs -Olive oil cake Everything we ordered was incredible and I highly recommend them. Our favorites that stood out to us were the pastas. The Tagliatelle was heavily mushroom centered so if you love mushrooms like I do, then get this entree. The Cappelletti's flavors of crab blended well with the rich and creamy sauce. I'm a huge fan and cannot wait to return to try everything else! And it's best to make a reservation in advance - I made our reservation 3 weeks ahead of my birthday and I'm relieved I did, because even then there were barely any reservation slots left. read more

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I always forget to write reviews, but I visited Poeta this past Sunday & Im still dreaming of it! Every bite was literally PERFECTION. My friend got the meatball panini and I got the spaghetti. We ended up sharing meals because we both fell in love with everything. The hibiscus soda was so refreshing and the service was fast and amazing! The vibes of the place were also so cozy and peaceful it made it make you feel right at home. I highly recommend giving this place a try. I will definitely be back when in town again! read more

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Overall, not bad and would try it again, but didn't blow my mind as I had hoped. Server was great, but our entrees took 40+ minutes between ordering and hitting the table (and it was a Tuesday). The gnocchi and capellini were the real highlights - though the lamb was overstated on the gnocchi. Definitely great pasta dishes all around. The meatballs weren't what we hoped either and we wished they were more traditional Italian flavor - also were a bit too dense. read more

Poeta - The phone did not eat first but.. clockwise - tagliatelle, gnocchi, capellini, meatballs. - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful cozy restaurant that feels like an Italian or French Bistro/Brasserie. Service is excellent, attentive, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. Food is all prepared with care and attention to detail of which there are many. The mortadella is a must, and I would have licked the plate if I could. The pasta carbonara had the perfect texture and the gnocchi were soft and like little pillows. The Aperol spritz and the Frances Spritz drinks were simple and elegant, and their Barbera wine by the glass complimented every dish. Great place, will come back again. read more

Poeta - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I made a reservation at Poeta for 9pm and we didn't get seated until about 915pm. The host did say he would comp our first round of drinks which I appreciated. It was very busy at the time and quite noisy in the restaurant. You could definitely hear everyone's conversations at other tables. I ordered a belon cocktail. It was pretty strong but tasty though. I ordered off the restaurant week menu. Unfortunately, two items were already sold out, the halibut and the cheesecake. I got the arancini, bibb salad, gnocchi and the tiramisu. The arancini was crispy and savory. I enjoyed the sauce that was at the bottom. The bibb salad had a vinaigrette which was acidic and paired well with the prosciutto. I enjoyed my partner's grilled salad a little more. The gnocchi was very good. It was soft and had fried onions on top which gave a nice variety of texture. The sauce was delicious. The lamb was tender. The tiramisu definitely tasted like coffee. I am not a coffee lover so it wasn't my favorite dish. We got free Prosecco because it was our anniversary. We also received a $15 off coupon for our next visit because it was so busy. I would return to Poeta to try other dishes. read more

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I hate giving restaurants bad reviews. The service was very friendly, and the atmosphere is very charming. The food is terrible. My husband ordered the wagyu panini, which was so dry he couldn't eat it. I ordered the meatball sandwich and the meatballs were so burnt they weren't edible. The issue I have with this, is that a cook clearly saw that these were burnt and served them anyway. When the server came to collect my unconsumed plate, he could clearly see the burnt meatballs, and did not address it. We really wanted to like this place, but the quality just isn't there. read more

Poeta - Meatball Sandwich - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beautiful decor, lovely service, and great food! Made reservations for a weekday brunch (not a lot of places in town that do this). My friend ordered a latte and the fried eggplant panini (delicious and quite large) while I ordered the eggs Benedict and subbed the prosciutto for mushrooms - the bernaise was delicious and the bread and mushrooms were perfect. Ended the meal with splitting the waffle with coffee ice cream and an espresso drizzle. Will be putting Poeta into my rotation moving forward. Parking is available along the building and on the main and side streets. read more

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Super cute neighborhood restaurant with cozy patio at the front and back. The outdoor spaces are dog friendly too. Food is on point. We came here for brunch and the server was very helpful with recommendations. We tried a few antipasti and especially love the mortadella. The house made biscuit is a must have! I had the roasted beet & farro salad which is so fresh and filling. We ordered spaghetti with carbonara sauce and roasted pork to share with the table. It is one of the best pastas I've ever had in town. Definitely check it out! read more

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Very cool spot. The design is well done, and there's a good vibe. Dishes were good and not overpriced. The chicken Milanese was a good portion (ate just a little over half). The sauce was very good. read more

Poeta - The chicken Milanese (very good, $24) and a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ($11!!!) - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

This restaurant is relatively new to the neighborhood but already quite popular. Reservations are required for the bar seats and even getting a last second table at 5:30 on a Sunday was a lucky thing, so plan accordingly. The chicken liver mousse is delicious and filling as a start for two people. It comes with a mustard and a fig jam that make for excellent pairings. It only comes with 3 pieces of bread so order more immediately. I look forward to trying a salad on a healthier day. My friend and I shared the spaghetti carbonara and mezzalune, which is like ravioli stuffed with crab. The mezzalune came with slices of avocado and a cream sauce. The description of the mezzalune includes preserved lemon and mint, but I do not recall any of those flavors. I don't regret ordering it but I wouldn't do it again. The carbonara was tasty but nothing special. If I'm in a carbonara mood, I'll order it again. The cocktail menu looks inventive. We were drinking wine but were given one left-over cocktail for free. It was their invictus, made with tequila and a couple types of vermouth. It was very tasty. I couldn't taste the tequila and it reminded me a lot of Campari. A staff member said that the bartenders could make any variation on a Manhattan. The staff were attentive. The ambiance was pleasant, with a sort of fancy cafe vibe. Despite being crowded, it was not very loud. read more

Poeta - Cocktail menu - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wow wow wow is all I need to say. Our group of 6 came here for an early dinner on NYE. The drinks, the food, the service, the atmosphere... all were fantastic! The cocktails were really interesting. My favorites were the Johnny Utah and 11th Street Daiquiri (great fruity summer drink). We split the Caponata and Whipped Beans antipasti as well as the Beef Tartare and Tuna Carpaccio for our appetizers. I forgot to get a photo of the antipasti and tartare, but they were our favorites of the apps. We all particularly liked the whipped beans and would highly recommend you give them a try. The carpaccio was tasty too, just not our favorite of the bunch. For our entrees, we got the following: Tonarelli (uni pasta), Spaghetti (carbonara with pork confit), Gnocchi (with lamb), Grilled Octopus, Risotto (with bone marrow), and Lion's Mane Picatta. Each dish was flavorful and cooked beautifully. We all really enjoyed the octopus. However, I would say my favorites were the picatta and tonarelli. Considering that all 6 dishes were amazing, I don't think you can go wrong with any entree here. Finally for dessert, we split the Chocolate Torte (with amaretto gelato), Chevre (goat cheese) Cheesecake, and the Grapefruit Thyme Sorbet. Our favorite was hands down the cheesecake, but all three were delicious and gave us a sense of very different dessert flavors. Our server was absolutely fantastic. We always had water and drinks, her recommendations were spot on, and she was very friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back in the future to try more dishes. read more

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So much yes. Friendly service upon entering, very well balanced, cocktails, refined dishes, albeit the portions are small. Desert is fantastic, and the best way to reinforce the ambience of the experience. Great gurl dinner spot. read more

Poeta made my birthday dinner so special!! My boyfriend said the only time he'd eaten better gnocchi was when he had it homemade in Italy. We woke up the next morning still talking about it! The staff were wonderful, and the vibe was the perfect intersection between classy and quaint. Highly recommend for your next date night. read more

Poeta - Upon arrival, our table was ready with this sweet "Happy Birthday" note! - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here the first time with my bestie for a GNO. We split the mushroom and crab pasta, which were both very good! Came here another time with friends and I split the spaghetti and the crab pasta. Both were very good, but my favorite has to be the crab pasta (Capelletti). It has a generous amount of crab meat with a lemony cream sauce. read more

Poeta - The spaghetti and capelletti - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Intero has long been one of my favorite restaurants in Austin, so I was super excited to hear that their team was opening a new spot. I was finally able to make it out for dinner. Had a reservation and so getting seated was no problem. Our waitress was friendly and on first impressions it was a pretty nice spot. We ordered a couple of cocktails to start...I can't remember the names but they were both fine, a little pricey. For food, we had the chicken liver mousse, the arancini, the beet salad, the cappelletti, and the pork chop. The mousse came first and the arancini shortly after. The mousse was really tasty and had a great smooth texture. The saltiness of the mousse was offset very well by the golden raisin mostarda that came with it. I also appreciated that the waitress offered us more bread without us having to ask, as it comes with only 3 half slices of ciabatta for a fairly good portion of mousse. The arancini came next, and this was also a success. They were fried really well, not greasy, and were not too big so that you got a good ratio of crispy outside to rice inside. The pine nut ragu was a really nice accompaniment. At this point is when things started to go downhill. We waited for quite awhile before any more food came out. At first I thought, "maybe they're coursing the two mains and beet salad together so the salad is kind of a side dish." But no, after what felt like a good 20 minutes the beet salad finally came out alone. It was tasty but unremarkable. Somewhere during this time we had also ordered another drink which by the time the salad had been basically finished, had not arrived. The waitress came to check on us and asked if we needed anything and I asked about the cocktail. Turns out she forgot to put in the order so she comped it for us, which was nice. Again another fairly decent wait for the mains. At this point the restaurant seemed pretty busy. It made me think that the kitchen was probably understaffed/in the weeds. We noticed the tables around us were waiting for quite awhile to get food as well. Finally the pork chop and cappelletti arrived. The good news first, the cappelletti was fantastic. It was very generously filled with crab and super flavorful. Definitely the better of the two mains. The pork chop on the other hand tasted like it had been brined too long...it was really salty and the texture of the meat was unpleasantly kind of mushy (probably from being brined too long). It was also overcooked and served almost room temp like it had sat on the pass for awhile before being served. For dessert, we had the coconut sorbet. And again, we had to wait for what felt like a really long time. We actually were about to tell them not to bother and just give us the check, but it finally did come. It was pretty good, not too sweet. It tasted like it could have been a Thai-style dessert. We finally got our check. Our sorbet had been comped too, I assume because they realized how long it took for it to get served? But no one mentioned anything to us. Finally, the place is REALLY loud when it's busy. I could barely hear my own conversation, and could clearly hear the convos of the two tables sitting on either side of me. The acoustics of the place just aren't the best if you're looking for a quite or intimate night out. If you are, I'd suggest somewhere else. Overall I have to say I was disappointed. I LOVE Intero, so I wanted this place to be an extension of that. As it stands I'd go back to try their lunch/brunch menu, but if it comes to dinner, I'd rather just go to Intero. read more

Superb! Amazing experience! Food was so good! The table had the Crab Cake, Mozzarella (to die for), Spaghetti, Tagliatelle, and Wafflegato. Everything was truly so so good! Definitely going back, and highly recommend anyone looking for a great Italian spot. read more

Poeta - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

We just wandered into Poeta as we often look on Yelp to find 4+ star reviews and then make a decision. It was a really fun atmosphere inside, but we chose to sit on the patio to enjoy the beautiful day. My husband and I shared a crabcake and the eggplant Panini sandwich. Both, entrées were fabulous. The crabcake came with endive and a fabulous sauce, and the eggplant panini had an egg on top and delicious bread. Our server was charming , and we really enjoyed him. We will return. read more

I went to Poeta for the first time with a friend Sunday afternoon and it was delightful. It has a wonderful vibe, very luxurious and laid back. The space, both indoors and on their outdoor covered patio, is beautiful with lots of fun details. And I haven't even talked about the food yet! We got some antipasti, main dishes, and dessert to share and everything was delicious. I especially loved the beet/farro salad - I ate it slowly to savor it, so dang good. We had the wafflegato (waffle affogato), and the espresso butter combined with the maple gelato was insane. It was pretty reasonably priced too - not cheap, but pretty normal for Austin and they have some happy hour ("Social Hour") specials on the weekend 3-5. This is definitely going on my list of places to go when I want to treat myself or celebrate. The staff was very helpful and friendly too. All around, a great experience. read more

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Death By Salt. Went for brunch and ordered the American Breakfast plate. Eggs, potato's, and porchetta bacon. Everything was so salty. No jelly or jam for biscuit. No ketchup for fried potatoes. And maybe the worst Bloody Mary I've ever had. All of that being said I'm sure their dinner menu hits. Mayer Hawthornes "Just Ain't Gonna Work Out" was playing when we left. Couldn't have been more poet(a)ic. read more

Wonderful garden outside the atmosphere inside the house is cozy and warm. Staff and service were on point. Food was amazing I waited too long to review so I can't remember the exact dishes but each course was well presented and tasted delicious we will definitely be back. read more

I liked it a lot more than I expected. Definitely prefer it to Il Brutto, and probably even more than Red Ash. Good place for a date night :) read more

The atmosphere is adorable and the old home reminded me of my childhood home. I appreciate the simplicity of having a tasting menu. The food itself was good and mediocre. The bites that were brought out before any of the courses tasted great. The tartar was wonderful as were the potatoes. The duck ravioli had the most odd taste. That was probably just me, and the duck and the sauce it was sitting in. The swordfish was overcooked and the peach olive oil cake was so bland. It was a great experience. However, I would not spend 250 dollars on it again. Oh the drinks were perfect. read more

We were here to celebrate my friends birthday, just a table for two, everything was excellent from the crab cake, to the pasta , excellent wine selection, our waiter made everything fast and easy , thankfully he was bilingual which is super appreciated, cute ambiance exactly like and old French restaurant, just lovely read more

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Food Rec: The gnocchi was REALLY GOOD. I would come back just to eat this again. The tiramisu was also very delicious. The arancini were OK - nothing special. Ambiance is lovely. Wait staff was really friendly, however one of my friends had food allergies and although they had a food allergy menu (plus!) it was not 100% updated and their staff was not aware of what options were/were not vegetarian. read more

I should start this review by saying that I am not a fan of the Italian food in Austin, but Poeta ended up being a decent choice. It was Valentine's Day and we made a reservation for 7:30 PM. There is parking just a block away right next to Hillside Pharmacy. We checked in with the hostess and she proceeded to take us to the indoor patio. Our reservation was not supposed to be at the patio, so I was hesitant especially after seeing how underwhelming the patio was in comparison with the inside of the restaurant. I did not want to be a Karen so did not complain, but it was obvious the ambiance was severely lacking. Our waitress was pleasant and was very descriptive about the menu items. We ordered the chicken liver mousse, the grilled Caesar salad, gnocchi and cappelletti. The mouse and the salad were great. The salad could have used less croutons and the mousse a few more pieces of bread. The gnocchi was overcooked, but the flavor was spot on. The 11th St Daiquiri looked and tasted refreshing and delicious. For dessert we had the olive oil cake. I especially enjoy the different textures in the cake. It was a tad too rich for me, but I would have it again without thinking twice. Overall, a good experience, but I will wait until there are open longer to try them again. read more

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Food was good. Ambiance and service at brunch was adequate but slow and I was overlooked at the bar. I'd give it another try for dinner though. read more

This place delivered in a big way! We've been to Italy a number of times and this establishment was equal to the places we've experienced there. I recommend the Arancini - it was one of the better dishes that I've had. The atmosphere was excellent and the service was above and beyond. Do yourself a favor and stop in here! read more

Poeta - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Overall, our experience was very good,We ordered Caesar salad as well as a beet salad the Caesar salad was very good however if you don't enjoy the taste of fish, you should not order it because it has anchovies blended into the dressing. The beet salad was a combination of both beets and golden beets and had a citrusy taste. For my main dish I got the meat balls and my mom got the rigatoni. The meatballs were the best meatballs I've ever had they had a delicious savory flavor and great sauce I highly recommend it. My mom said the rigatoni sauce had a good flavor, but needed more eggplant and pork. The best part of our experience was our waitress she was so nice and flexible about our allergies. She gave a great description of all of our dishes and didn't rush us once. It was an amazing experience I hope you enjoy it as well. read more

Fantastic flavors and service. Interior ambiance seemed superior to the patio/back which needs something more.

Solid east side addition. Solid service (thanks Chloe), classy atmosphere and great grub. The gnocchi may be the best rendition I've had in ages, lil pasta pillows. read more

Poeta - Cocktail - Game of wits w/ gnocchi + lamb confit - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas