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Juniper

4.7
4.7
2212 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Consistently listed in the top 10 best restaurants in the city by the Austin American-Statesman, Juniper combines locally-sourced, hyper-seasonal Texas ingredients and old world technique, creating comforting yet innovative dishes that connect Northern Italy to Central Texas. Rounding out the offerings are a world-class beverage program and a special menu of cicchetti--or traditional bar snacks--to be enjoyed on Juniper's cozy East Side patio.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (512) 220-9421

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Michael Warnock

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Juniper can accommodate all your special event needs.*Parties of 6 or more subject to $25/person cancellation fee (within 72 hours of reservation time).

  • Neighbourhood

    East Austin

  • Cross Street

    Pedernales

  • Parking Details

    Valet offered ($12). For self parking, our parking entrance is located off Cesar Chavez, just west of the restaurant. It is the Holly Commons self-pay parking lot.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Juniper Prix Fixe Menu

    US$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our 5-course Prix Fixe menu showcases fresh local produce, amazing new additions, and plenty of Juniper classics, including our Puffy Potatoes and our house-favorite Cacio e Pepe pasta. We have plenty of options for all, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.
  • A La Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in dishes inspired by the effortless luxury of Northern Italian culinary traditions and rich, seasonal flavors of Texas.

What 2,212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

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  1. txvisitor

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING!! From the moment we walked in, it was a wonderful experience. Food, decor, ambience, service. a+++
  2. Tram

    Hawaii

    191 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    191 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go for the degustation menu. Great place! Great service!
  3. LtotheKtotheD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly without being overbearing. Every dish was enjoyable, and we all left happy.
  4. Robert

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juniper has the Best Italian food I've ever tasted!! The service was prompt and welcoming!
  5. BrookeA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth the price! This was our second time coming here and we loved it so much both times!
  6. Elim

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked this dinner to celebrate my Boyfriend graduation from college, we had the pre-fix menu, which is a great value. The best part of the meal was the Cacio E Pepe was so delicious that it made my boyfriend cry, Ian our waiter was phenomenal, and the wait staff were very professional We will definitely be going back
  7. Miso

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    I like how the restaurant sources local ingredients to create Italian food. The ambiance was pleasant. The staff courteous, and the food was pretty good. If you are looking for bold flavors and innovative combinations, this is not the restaurant for you. We ordered the prix fixed menu and each course that came out was good, but it didn't "wow" us. The risotto was a little under done, the individual grains of rice was still gritty. The pasta was cooked perfectly. The protein dishes were also cooked to perfection. Salads were well balanced and desserts were both pretty good.
  8. Blah

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wish I could give a 4.5 for the food as it was excellent. Only the cabbage entree didn't do it for us. Under seasoned/done. The Cacio e pepe was incredible and more than made up for it. Juniper managed the entree for us which was unnecessary but appreciated. Service was fun, informative, and timely. We'll be back!
  9. ErickR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding dinner, from beginning to end. The menu is creative, delicious, and well-executed, the staff is attentive and knowledgeable (but never over-bearing or pretentious), and the space is elegant and welcoming. I’m an Austin newcomer, but this is already one of my favorite experiences. Don’t skip the bucatini, or the cauliflower! They were highlights in an evening full of them.
  10. HaleyA

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall great experience. Recommend ordering off the menu rather than the tasting menu. Fun to sit at the counter!
  11. SanfordC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience4
    I rarely post on OpenTable but last night was a very unpleasant experience. The place is beautiful but the two (!) short ribs we were served were inedible. The sablefish was also not much and the tiramisu (which the manager graciously comped due to challenges with short rib) were not any better. That said, the pasta with duck ragu, the baby lettuce salad and the chocolate bourbon dessert were terrific. All in all, very disappointing for such a beautiful and highly rated place. We will not be returning.
  12. JayL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Each course on the prix fixe menu was better than the last. I audibly said wow when I bit into the cacio e pepe, and the post oak grilled short rib melted delightfully in my mouth. Definitely recommend!
  13. AllieM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service/staff were very kind and attentive :)
  14. LisaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seating at the counter was nice We could watch the chefs work The food was delicious-we especially enjoyed the oysters Lovely Mother’s Day menu
  15. Gini

    Dallas

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    LovelyMothers Day Brunch! Everything was superb! And the ambience is just so nice and the nicest waitstaff!!
  16. MontyB

    Austin

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attended their Mother’s Day brunch. All the courses were delicious and interesting. We added the oysters and they were very small but tasty. Service was attentive and we enjoyed the atmosphere very much .
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My fiancé and I brought his mother here to celebrate Mothers day and it was fantastic. We did the Prix Fixe for the experience and it was very good. We also tried a plethora of drinks and they did not disappoint either. It was a little loud but that’s because it was busy so I’m not faulting them for that at all. Our waiter was great, the food and drinks were served at a great pace. Overall very happy with our experience.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great experience overall. Attentive waitstaff and gave fantastic recommendations. Excellent food - I especially liked the sablefish with artichokes. Food came out quickly as well. The space was a bit crowded - when our waiter was taking our orders, several customers had to squeeze by him/ask him to move.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Owen was a great server, food was outstanding, only complaint is some of the servings were a bit small for the price (tiramisu serving shouldve been bigger!). We’ll definitely be back
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious seasonally adjusted food that's locally sourced, delicious drinks, and an attentive staff. This is a place you'll come back to again and again.
  21. RalphE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Juniper is truly a gem in Austin. I’ve been in Food and Beverage for about 16 years. I’ve worked for Michelin starred chefs and the food and service here, matches that feel. Christiano, our server, was so knowledgeable and definitely engaged with my party and from what I was able to see, was able to engage every other guests with such pleasantries, jokes, and service. I cannot stress enough at how pristine and enjoyable Juniper is. The small, but delicious menu is meticulously curated, and if it wasn’t for such a small stomach, I would have ordered the whole menu. Continue to do what you do, continue to excel in all aspects of the restaurant. I’m sure the Michelin guide will be right around the corner. Thank you so much for hosting us last night, and thank you so much for your service… both back of house and front of house.
  22. kyolu

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Juniper for my girlfriend's Birthday Dinner. As the coursed dinner began our server helped us to a complimentary glass of bubbles to toast. All six courses were absolutely phenomenal, from start to finish. The pasta options were outstanding, with the Cacio e Pepe blowing us away from the savory and creamy balance. Our server brought us a candle with our final course and wished my girlfriend a happy birthday. The Cocktail menu felt thought out and balanced, although I wish there were another sweet, summer-oriented vodka cocktail on there. All-in-all 5 stars.
  23. Tia3611

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 5th time at Juniper and it did not disappoint!
  24. VikkiH

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The multi course fixed price experience was a hit with our party. Being able to choose between an option or two for each course is a real perk. We felt like we tried every item. Flavors were dynamic, food, especially the pasta dishes, were fresh and filled with diverse flavors. Accompanying wine and cocktail menus were great and service was attentive and positive without being up in your business all the time. Will definitely return.
  25. Italianstallion

    Austin

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was excellent. I hoped there would be more vegan options, but there were a few. Valet parking costs $12, and the food prices were in line with similar high-end dining establishments. I had an excellent lettuce salad with tiny romaine lettuce cores, halved and drizzled with a nice dressing and artfully displayed. I also had the roasted cabbage, which was a bit crispy and burned on the outside, but the core of it was quite good. Lots of spicy crushed red pepper and a nice white bean hummus finished up the nicely displayed plate. I only wish they were a bit less stingy with the hummus. My wife had a pasta dish with dandelion greens, that was quite good and very green. Pasta is egg pasta. All-in-all, very good. They also have a nice bar, which was somewhat noisy. We enjoyed a very quiet dining experience in the covered patio outdoors.
  26. UnhappyBruncher

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was plated beautifully and service was very good.
  27. Bria

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We recently tried the prix fixe menu at Juniper and it did not disappoint! The campanelle was very flavorful and exceeded my expectations. Similarly the short rib was extremely tender and definitely worth coming back for. I initially ordered the tiramisu and was not a fan, however one of the servers noticed that I didn’t eat very much of it and offered to replace it with the milk & honey which was infinitely better. I really appreciate how great the service was and their attention to detail.
  28. MichelL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I like the prix fixe. You have the choice to pick what you like with the proposed list. The cod I chose was kind of cold. So it was not very good. I do believe certain dishes arrives not warm so a little disappointed.
  29. MichaelA

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food l, service, and atmosphere!! Shelby is a great waitress!! She gave us some wonderful recommendations!! Worth the experience for sure!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was exceptional! We did a lot of sharing across the table as each course was unique. Don’t skip the cocktails either - Joe’s Martini with espresso and amaretto was amazing.
  31. Matty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The quality of food was exquisite and the service was outstanding.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the prixe fixe - portions were larger than expected so show up hungry!
  33. SamP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Makes a huge, noticeable difference.
  34. BirthdayGirl

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exquisite and the wine pairings spot on. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. They made our experience that much better.
  35. CasuallyDressed

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect everytime. I left so full. Cant wait to go again.
  36. RayJ

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are high end foodies and a little snobby about great Italian food. This place is one of the most exceptional we have experienced. Staff were so attentive and engaging yet not intrusive. Did a five course PreFixe and WOW... every item was delectable. Bar did a wine pairing which only further delighted us. This place is not to be missed. THANKS to the entire team for a truly memorable experience.
  37. Jess

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had been wanting to try Juniper for a while and am very glad we finally did! I have been to Italy a bunch of times and I can honestly say that the food at Juniper tastes very authentic. Prix Fixe menu has most of the regular menu items and I feel like has a very good value. It’s a lot of food but was nice to try 10 different items on menu between the 2 of us! The service was outstanding - I was very dehydrated and kept drinking a lot of water that magically kept getting filled back up without me noticing or having to ask. Great job to the staff at Juniper! Certainly will be back!
  38. SamyeO

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful experience! Our server, Spencer, was outstanding.
  39. Ok4Appetizers

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great menu; knowledgeable team and food presentation is gorgeous.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent personal touch on the birthday with the going away gift after a great 5 course meal!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Juniper using the Order Online button. Juniper also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 220-9421.

Juniper is rated 4.7 stars by 2212 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 33 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Juniper

2400 East Cesar Chavez St, Unit 304, Austin, TX 78702

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Pedernales

  • Neighbourhood

    East Austin

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet offered ($12). For self parking, our parking entrance is located off Cesar Chavez, just west of the restaurant. It is the Holly Commons self-pay parking lot.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Michael Warnock

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (512) 220-9421

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Juniper can accommodate all your special event needs.*Parties of 6 or more subject to $25/person cancellation fee (within 72 hours of reservation time).

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