MIA Italian Tapas & Bar Reviews

Great casual dining. It may be relaxed, but this place knows how to amaze you. We came for the tapas and we were not disappointed. Fantastic presentation followed by an over the top delicious taste experience. Wonderful combinations of flavors. Just the right amount so that you can try many different offerings. Then ... time for desert and don't miss those selections. A grand slam of foodie experiences that will blow you away.

We've been here several times for dinner with friends and for a romantic evening out as well. We love that we can get a few light appetizers and drinks or a whole meal. It has he ambiance that fits any occasion really. Iv'e always had fantastic service here and the food and drinks have been very good and consistent.

We arrived during their happy hour where common drinks were $5 and they had several discounted tapas plates. We ordered 2 drinks and several tapas plates. The waiter told us the dishes will come out when they were ready in no specific order. Entrees might come out before the tapas plates. The food was average. The service was terrible. When our waiter picked up our empty drink glasses he asked if we wanted another drink. We said no. About 15 minutes later he comes back with 2 more drinks. My husband said we did not order a second drink. He never filled our water glasses. At the end of our meal we asked another waiter to ask our waiter for our check. The happy hour tapas plates we ordered were full price on the check. Again, our waiter was no where in sight so I spoke with another waiter who took the check and corrected it. The restaurant was fairly empty when we ate there so the service should have been good. The domain has many other good restaurants!

Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago, my friend and I really loved the quality of service and food. The Fig Pizza was so good that I will go back just to eat it again. Delicious!! The new area of town has a good vibe.

Girls night out! Best place for happy hour. Proximity to work ensures you reach on time for HH. The menu also is yummy. The staff is really helpful and get you modified vegetarian food.

I had a nice salad starter, followed by a gluten-free pasta dish. The pasta was cooked to perfection (not always the case with gf pasta) and the sauce was lovely. The gentleman that served us was really helpful.

Popped in for a light bite, nice venue and athmosphere. We ordered some tapas, if you aren't too hungry, two per person should suffice. In typical tapas style they are served when ready, not all at once. Two of the four we ordered were good, Shishito Peppers and Arancini, I would recommend. The other two were not great, the Calamari was rubbery therefore from frozen and not fresh and my friend found the Chicken Prosciutto Croquet very cheesy. Overall a nice spot and the pasta portions that were going to other tables looked very large.

A group of us chose this restaurant for something different. Trendy space, big city vibe and a hike in Texas heat from closest available parking. Service was attentive and friendly but delivery of food was a bit strange outside the salads presented to the two of us who ordered tapas. Those who ordered menu items received their food dead last, waiting while our companions enjoyed their tapas. Food was good but not outstanding. Good company made up for the uneven timing in the delivery of the dishes ordered.

Absolutely amazing restaurant! Incredibly welcoming and fabulous food! There isn’t one thing on the menu I wouldn’t recommend, the chefs know what they’re doing!! The food is made in house with the freshest ingredients and they are incredibly helpful when it comes to any food allergies or restrictions. If you happen to stop by while they’re running a special YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED, the flavors are addicting and will leave you BEGGING for more!

I don't mean this disparagingly. It's a bare bones space with a focus on simple but tasty tapas and a service team who moves the food to your table.

We enjoyed the food. (The scallops were a tiny bit on the salty side, although well-prepared.) The service was excellent, but our server and those helping to keep the tapas coming to our table.

Wife and I ate lunch here on 2-18-17. We both got the grilled chicken sandwich, wife got her sandwich with fries. I got mine with ceasar salad. The price was great and so was the food. The service was also great and we both loved the place. Highly recommend this place for a lunch stop if your in the domain area for shopping.

Loved it. Cocktails were great, tapas was super tasty. Was pretty quiet and not sure why. We had a great time. Meatballs were amazing. Be nice to see a few basics added to the brunch menu, like Parma ham just by itself as loved it on the bruschetta and wanted more. Will be back

Mia's is a nice place for a relaxed dining experience. As noted by many other reviewers the service is good, but delivery of food items is totally unpredictable, which is OK if you are in no hurry and enjoy eating a wide variety of foods as a slow pace. Great for weekend meals, but could not imagine going during lunchtime on a workday. We enjoyed the meatballs, mussels, and the banana and berry French toast -- which made an outstanding dessert. The eggs Benedict was tasty, but could haver been better; the order was sitting on the counter too long so the egg yolk hardened, the English muffin got hard and it lacked an adequate amount of Hollandaise. Comfortable ambiance and nice staff. With a few small improvements on food and delivery performance and they will get a higher score.

If you plan to go over the weekend, reservation is recommended. It tends to fill up pretty soon unless you don't mind seating at the bar. The tables are close to each other. But it only adds to the vibe of a 'tapas' bar. The service was excellent throughout the evening in spite of the crowd. We started of the evening with Moscow Mules. They serve complimentary bread with some dip (My guess- hummus & spiced olive oil) that was superb! I also tried their Watermelon Martini. The drinks were good but even better was the food. We sampled just the tapas: Arancini, Patata Brava, Quail, Sea Scallops, Crispy Manchego. I personally prefer the crispier version of Patata Brava. Mia's were baked potatoes version. Quail had perfectly crisped skin. Scallops were sweet & seared to perfection. We finished the evening with Tiramisu & Creme Brulee. Both satisfactory! All in all a great place to spend the evening. Highly recommended!

We were hungry so we decided to stop by. The calamari was ok. I ordered the rissotto and it was disgusting, weird flavor. I felt like I was eating baby food. We pay over 50 dollars for food we couldn't eat. Never going back.

Bad service, uninterested servers and no refills. The food came one by one and not together. There was lipstick on our glasses and the bill came before we finished eating.

This newly opened establishment on Rock Rose Ave. in the Domain is a winning family owned business from the owner of "Cedro". While its sister restaurant is the more laid back of the two restaurants, "Mia" offers a hip, modern, urban feel that has cross over appeal to millenials, families, date night couples and visitors. I would advise making a reservation as weekend nights are booming! Though we did have a 15-20 minute wait once we arrived, the hosts updated us continuously on the expected wait time which allowed us an opportunity to explore the newly opened Rock Rose Avenue. Once we were seated, our server, April, introduced herself. When you arrive ask for her section because she is THAT GOOD! Friendly, knowledgeable and offering in depth analysis of the small plate selections, she managed to make us feel like we were the only patrons on a jam packed night. We ordered three small plates and an Entree: Arancini Fried Mozzarella Balls in a smooth butternut squash sauce topped off with fresh mozzarella. Smaller servings than those offered at "Cedro", the chefs have updated the sauce to appeal to a younger palette. Crispy Manchego in a spicy pomegranate sauce. The cheese is softer than what we experienced in Spain but the sauce packs a punch! Chicken Prosciutto Croquet in a lemon aioli sauce. Lots of flavor in this small plate due to the sauce once again. Apple Prosciutto Pizza is the biggest discovery of the night! A perfectly fired thin crust pizza is a delight for the the taste buds. Definitely one of the best new offerings from the team that brought us "Cedro". Wine and beer selection is more modest in price and selection than its two neighbors, "The Dogwood" and "Jack and Gingers". Ambience features red brick walls and industrial lighting against a contrasting oak border. My biggest recommendation would be to add noise softening elements as it can be quite loud. I struggled to be heard at times. An overall superb addition to the Domain and North Austin. Bravo, "Mia"!

Great food, lovely service. Enjoyed our wine and the meatballs and fried figs. Fun eating outside. We will back for sure!

The service was fantastic, friendly and informative. We would highly recommend. We love the Bacon wrapped dates and Brussel Sprouts. Also Cream Brûlée was really good.

Bad service, uninterested servers. The food came one by one and not together, some of it were cold. There was lipstick on our glasses and the bill came before we finished eating.

Great place to eat, service was great, and food reasonably priced. Just be prepared since nominal noise abatement and is difficult to hear the other person you're speaking to when the place fills up. Overall good experience and would for sure return.

Many choices at the Domain, but we wanted something light as our dinner plans were going to be for a large meal. Mia is a pretty place with great service and interesting food. We were not expecting such high prices for essentially little tasting plates, and although the dishes we ordered were good, they did not match the price.

I needed a quick lunch before a meeting and Mia was my best option. This is my third time visiting, first for lunch the other two for dinner. Unfortunately, lunch was similar to my dinner experiences. The service was slow, I sat at the bar this time thinking it would be faster but still not a great experience. My iced tea glass sat empty for almost 15 minutes before I had to ask the bartender for a refill. She was right there and just didn't pay any attention. Sadly, my chicken sandwich was bland and boring, same experience we had the two times with dinner. The side salad I received was just a bowl of arugula. It was a bit expensive for what I got, I think my lunch came out to over $17 for a chicken sandwich and iced tea. Fine when it's good, too expensive when it not. There are better places to eat on Rock Rock and in the Domain, I'd skip this one.

Not sure what others have experienced but we thought the calamari and mushroom risotto were delicious. We have had many risottos at many restaurants all over the world and this one was delicious (we went back twice for it). The only thing was that it was a little wetter than normal). The calamari was light and fresh cooked perfectly. The staff were pleasant and very helpful. Definitely a repeat when back in Austin...

Visited June 16 with a friend. Pleasant waitress - but she forgot to bring bread (by chance I asked her if any bread was included- as it seemed weird that there wasn't bread based on Italian slant to restaurant). Anyhow, waitress warned us that tapas items were "small". "Tiny" would have been a more accurate description. Very disappointing for the price. 4 quarter-size meatballs for $7.00?! 2 small bacon wrapped dates for $5. And I'd guess these were heated up in a microwave. My friend got Italian sub with fries - which looked pretty decent ($11). I ordered spaghetti carbonara - decent but too pricey at $15.

Tried this place for the first time. Tried the meatballs and risotto balls which were very good. Loved the carbonara. Pizza on the salty side.

Killer food, great service, best Italian food on Rockrose! We never miss a chance to stop in. We love the food and always think the staff is so amazing. More

I had a great experience at this restaurant. First, I had never heard of Italian tapas - but the food was excellent and swiftly prepared. The scallops were absolutely perfect. The fried risotto balls were awesome, as was the bolegenase. They have a large wine selection as well as outdoor seating to enjoy the Austin weather. There is ample parking nearby as well as shopping. It's a little pricey - but very tasty.

Came here for lunch with a friend and ordered many many tapas. ☺ Great service and nice atmosphere. Favorites were: Shishito peppers, truffle fries, brussells, and salmon on bruschetta. Least favorite was meatballs. Would return.

Everything was amazing! We had one of the best caprese salads I’ve ever had. The meatballs and carbonara were great. The egg was runny and it was just delicious. Great atmosphere and the waiter was very knowledgeable.

My night at Mia Italian bar & restaurant started promisingly enough. The sidewalk boasted charming lights and the promise of delectable food. However, as the evening wore on, the enchantment faded faster than a dropped soufflé. The first red flag was the interminable wait for service. After 20 minutes of summoning invisible servers, a harried waiter materialized, seemingly more concerned with the chipped nail polish on his thumb than our presence. He tossed menus at us with the grace of a disgruntled pigeon, muttering something about a "slight kitchen hiccup." The "hiccup" turned into a full-blown meltdown. Our appetizer, arrived swimming in a suspicious puddle of what can only be described as buttery dishwater. The food itself resembled rubbery eraser nubs, devoid of any discernible flavor. We bravely soldiered on, hoping the main course would redeem itself. It didn't. My companion's "Carbonarra" resembled a Technicolor explosion gone wrong, with under eggs battling for dominance in a soggy, flavorless mess. To add insult to injury, a rogue gust of wind sent a neighboring table's napkin fluttering onto my lap, depositing a generous smear of what appeared to be mustard. The waiter, summoned once more, simply shrugged and muttered, "Accidents happen, mademoiselle." By this point, defeat had set in. We opted to forgo dessert, fearing a potential creme brûlée that could double as a hockey puck. We requested the bill, only to find it inflated with an exorbitant "service charge," and “new prices”, even though the menu displayed differently. The audacity! Leaving Mia Italian bar & restaurant felt like escaping a hostage situation. The only positive aspect of the evening was the brisk walk home, which helped us digest the disappointment (and the questionable cup-noodle-like Carbonarra). If you're seeking a delightful Parisian dining experience, avoid Mia Italian bar & restaurant like a mime avoids a heckler. This restaurant is a cautionary tale, a testament to how bad service and inedible food can turn a charming evening into a culinary nightmare. Unless, of course, you're looking for an authentic "diner disaster" experience. Then, bon appétit!

Stopped by here for dinner on a business trip to Austin in August 2017. Had not been to the Domain area before, so the variety of restaurants was a pleasant surprise. I am always keen to try to tapas places, so Mia Italian seemed like a good choice. The Brussels sprouts with jalapenos, and the asparagus with egg were good. The "patatas bravas" were a bit, um, unorthodox - full potatoes with sauce on top, rather than the more common cut-up fried potatoes. Meatballs not impressive. But the service was good - I sat at the bar and was well taken care of. Might be inclined to return at a later date and try some of their big dishes.

Eclectic menu and clientele. Excellent atmosphere for pre or post clubbing. Menu was varied and well thought out. Greeters, wait staff and maître d' were all very pleasant and accommodating. The prices were very reasonable for such high quality fare. We started with Calamari and the short ribs...both were excellent. For the main dish, we had the lamb shank for two. And finished up with the creme brule. That was plenty of food for two people. We are sure to be back next time we are in town!!

We had an issue with the hostess when we asked for a different table than she wanted to give us. She threw a fit. We told our server and we received an apology from the restaurant manager. They made it right. Our server Jacob was phenomenal. Super nice and had wonderful menu suggestions. The atmosphere is industrial modern. It is snug and can be a bit loud when busy. They offer nice cocktails, beer and wine selections. The food is the star. We ordered Confit Carrots 4.5/5, Garlic Shrimp 5/5, Pan Seared Scallops 5/5, Truffle Fries 4.5/5, Carbonara 5/5, and Crème Brûlée 4.5/5.

It is called “tapas” but for $9 for a “tapas” sized order of calamari you can get a full order elsewhere. Same deal across the menu generally. Full sized prices for small portions. But the food was excellent so the five stars. Must try the scallops and spaghetti carbonara.

I had a crave for Italian food last night. This place was near my hotel, and it had good reviews on the web. I was a little bit on a rush so I ordered to go, and the Spaghetti carbonara -my favorite Italian dish- was DELICIOUS, definitely within the top 3 I have ever tasted. While waiting for my order I sat at the bar and checked up the place, it was very nice indeed, good choice for a date or a night out with friends. Staff was very friendly. Prices are more than fair for the quality of food you get. I will definitely come back.

I've been here twice for business lunches and I will say I enjoy small plates but this is not true tapas. The food honestly is mediocre but the service is on point.

My wife and I went to Mia for a little brunch on Easter Sunday. The room was pleasant, with decor that did not disappoint. Exposed brick wall with a skyline of sorts painted on it. Pretty typical industrial stuff. We stuck to the tapas portion of the menu. Knowing that tapas is Spanish and this restaurant is Italian, I was interested to see their take on it. We ordered several dishes: calamari, crispy manchego, chicken croquettes, PEI mussels and tuna carpaccio on crostini. Most everything came from the fryer. I enjoyed the lemon aioli with the calamari, the pomodoro sauce was bland, the manchego, also breaded and fried had a dipping sauce with it that I couldn’t identify. A plum sauce maybe? The croquettes turned out to be chicken in a pasty bechamel that lacked any of the flavors that I expect from a bechamel. The tuna on crostini should either be dropped from the menu or the price should be hiked up so quality fish can be used. In stark contrast to the rest, the mussels were excellent. They were served in a broth made from their steaming liquid with thin sliced fennel. I would go back for the mussels, but little else.

I went for brunch, and was provided a great service by the waiters, although the food took way too long to come. The brunch menu is not super-exciting, and I ordered Eggs Benedict (ham version). Extremely good eggs, no question, with just the right amount of sauce and the taste was excellent. The accompanying fries were not so good, too thin key cut in my opinion. The Bloody Mary at $5 was “bueno, bueno”. Location is great, right in the best area of the Domain, with dozens of places next door to go shopping or drinking.

Best Italian tapas in the area it is a really good choice to try a lot of the different plates they have, the hand made pasta is DELICIOUS and the service is really good, small tables for a lot of plates. You should totally try all the "appetizers" great for sharing in couple or groups.

This was a very good restaurant. The service was friendly and helpful. Both couples shared everything we ordered. All of our varied selections were tasty and we were not disappointed in any of our choices. The cost was reasonable. Our only complaint was the level of noise. The crowd was young and friendly and obviously enjoying themselves.

A great place for a quick snack. With good service and exceptional quality of food. It is close to many of the shops and offices in the Domain

We dinned early on a Sunday. We tried the asparagus, sea scallops, ribs, and yellowtail. It was all wonderful. We enjoyed the chocolate mousse and creme brûlée for dessert. We weren't a fan of topping of the creme brûlée. It seemed over burnt, but it was easy to take off.

Tried the food at this restaurant and found it very good. Ordered some of the Tapas and entrees and both were exceptional. Would recommend the Wild Mushroom Risotto and the Bolognese Mafaldine. They were exceptional. The waiter was top notch and the executive chef is the best I have ever met! They were very informative on the ins and outs of Tapas Italian Food.

An impromptu stop led to a very nice dinner. The brussel sprouts were a bit overwrought, but the sliders were nicely done. The food came quickly but the server seemed to forget about me right after the food arrived.

We sat for over a half hour watching tables seated after us be served. The waiter and host knew we had been patient and said nothing. We walked out without being served! I've never left a place without eating.

Great service. Overpriced, over cooked food. I was seriously disappointed, particularly for the price. Both of our fish and chicken were over cooked. Desert was very good.

We went to dinner at Mia Italian Tapas & Bar with another couple, they may have small plates, but every dish had BIG flavors. So you might be saying, hey Matt, ‘aren’t tapas Spanish?’ Yes they are, and while the Italian version might more appropriately be called cicchetti or stuzzichini, the word Tapas has taken on a more generic meaning in American for ‘small plates.’ And no it is not the same as appetizers. Onto the food. We decided each person would pick one dish and we would each try part of every choice. Our first wave of tapas included: Crispy Bacon Wrapped Dates, Garlic Shrimp, Calamari Fritto and Butternut Squash Ravioli. The winner in this group was the ravioli which was drizzled with a brown butter sage with citrous and cany pecans. We scored the last dish, which was disappointing because we wanted more. The dates were also very good and were served with a light red bell pepper sauce. Round Two featured the Prosciutto Bruschetta, Oven Roasted Meatballs, Strip Steak and the Crispy Manchego. We split on this choice, with two loving the bruschetta served on a baguette with tomate fresco and red pickle onions…oh yeah and perfectly sliced imported prosciutto. The others liked the steak dish served with a black truffle vinaigrette, caramelized onions and a sliced radish. Round Three featured the Tuna Tartare, Smoked Salmon Bruschetta , Chicken Croquettes and another round of the Prosciutto Bruschetta. Unfortunately for the croquettes, they did not hold up to the other three choices—skip it because it as sort of like a chicken cheese stick. The Smoked Salmon the Tartae were excellent, the latter being served with avocado, scallions and a chili oil with a thinly sliced, grilled bread plank. We did two more rounds recycling favorites. Besides the croquettes, I would skip the Manchego and the Meatballs. Not bad, but not special either. We finished with their crème brûlée, which was perfectly made. The bar is fantastic too, good craft beer selection and wines too. Also for those that appreciate hand crafted cocktails the bar staff really is talented. Located in The Domain area of Austin, the ambiance is hipster friendly and filled with lots of Millennials. Note we are 20 years removed from that generation and if you are of our vintage you will like it too. The noise level was great to start, but got louder at the evening got later. Servers were extremely attentive, but not stalkers—they give you space to eat and drink, but always seemed to be there when you needed them. I highly recommend a trip here you will not be disappointed.

I recently had an early weekend dinner here with my wife. We were checking out the new Rock Rose section of the Domain, and Mia looked interesting and inviting. We had no problem with parking (we grabbed a spot in a free, nearby parking garage), but the lots do fill up pretty quickly on weekend evenings so you may have to walk a bit to get there. The decor was clean, simple and appealing. Our waitress was very attentive without being obnoxious or imposing. Per her recommendation, we ordered a few dishes at a time and she was prompt in asking us if we wanted more when we finished a dish. I thought the shrimp dish with the chickpea puree was my favorite dish, I also really enjoyed the pork belly (and the salsa verde it came with). The crispy manchego was okay, but we really liked the spicy pomegranate dipping sauce that came with it. We also enjoyed the shishito peppers, they were even better with the spicy pomegranate sauce we had left over from the manchego. The arancini balls were also decent, the butternut squash puree that came with it was also nice. We finished with a berries tart, the berries were fresh and the pie crust was very tasty. All in all, we really enjoyed our visit. It was a nice place for a date night, and they have very movable tables so they can accommodate larger groups as well. Italian food doesn't lend itself to the tapas concept as readily as Italian food, but by borrowing on some tapas classics and being creative with Italian staples, Mia is a fun and tasty upscale dining option at the Domain.

Fun atmosphere. Super cold because we were there when it was 20 degrees and the floor is concrete and the chairs are metal, but I bet that’s great in normal Austin weather. Service was slow. Even on drinks. They may have been short-staffed with weather but it was noticeable. Meatball appetizers were great, as well as bacon wrapped dates. The lamb pasta was also really good, couldn’t finish the serving. I would recommend and would go again in warmer weather.

Was in town for a wedding and came with a friend. Got a couple tapas and a salad. Everyone was helpful and friendly, and the food was good. Maybe a touch too expensive.

With so many choices at the Domain, we're always drawn back to Mia's! Great food, service and people. Tons of options for small bites to try be things and for our gluten free needs... It's always a favorite!

We made a reservation for a patio seat, but we had to wait a long time to sit on the patio (not cool). The Calamari was the best I've had in Texas but the Daily Catch Fish en Papillote didn't taste fresh at all. The Arancini (risotto balls) were ok. We also tried the Crispy Manchego (fried cheese), which ended up as our favorite of the night. The wait staff was great, but their restroom was a mess.

Wonderful dinner..multiple courses with tons of flavor. Loved all pasta dishes! Wine was reasonable and had a very good selection.

I've been here several times and haven't been disappointed. I LOVE their quinoa salad. I always add a piece of salmon to it and comes out perfectly. I go here just for this dish and everyone should try it too. Especially if you love beets. Wednesday's are 1/2 off bottles of wine which is a great perk! The lamb ragu is pretty tasty. Service is always on top of things which makes for a great dining experience.

What more can you ask for when the chef can cook to customize your great meal? Instead of pizza with wild mushroom, truffle oil, and arugula, I asked for pasta and it was GREAT ! Every time visiting Austin, I HAVE to eat here !