Vespa Ristorante

Lori B. 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Bad service – Went here with friends and enjoyed the food, but found out the next day that the waitress overcharged my debit card by $45. I had to call the owner/manager every day for the next two weeks to get him to finally call his bank and fix the error. He never even apologized for the error or the inconvenience. Apparently he doesn't think it's important to treat students as valuable customers in a college town?? 

tjkapes 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

BE CAREFUL!!!! – for $10.99 i received a dish of pasta with tomato sauce that was very watered down, and lacked flavor. when i remarked about this to the waitress she stated that that was her favorite part, the sauce was light so you could taste the pasta. the sauce wasn't light!!! it was runny and watered down, this usually happens when the cook doesn't drain the past properly before mixing in the sauce, thus excess water gets in the dish. of course as always to top things off when you have a bad experience it get's worse. ... read more

UNCpj14 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

An Impeccable Dining Experience – I am a student at the University of North Carolina and I have visited Vespa Restaurant on multiple occassions, never having left wanting. The atmosphere is one of a kind, and the staff makes you feel truly welcome. In my most recent visit, my waitress was extremely polite and knowledgable of their wines and menu. Not only is the food fresh and beautifully presented, the courses themselves are innovative spins on traditional Italian dishes. The chefs mix Mediterrean and Middle Eastern entrees... read more

InSeachOfDeliciousness 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

I wouldn't recommend it. – If you're a student looking for somewhere nice for your parents to take you, or just want some fine Italian cuisine, don't go here. The food is surprisingly disappointing. I don't understand how the place stays open, much less how some give it stellar review (maybe the quality has declined over the years?). I tried the gnocchi as well as the penne with salmon. The gnocchi was mushy and light, like raw bread dough boiled in water. The sauce was soupy and flavorless. As for the penne... there was har... read more

x93ml 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

Rude manager, so-so food – We purchased a promotional certificate to dine here, and I've never tried it. The meal was average and the service was slow. We attempted to give the staff our promotional certificate after dinner (for $20 off food--which again, we purchased for $15), they were extremely rude and said they would make no money on us if they accepted it. They said to come back when we wanted to spend more money. He said we can't use the certificate during lunch, before 6 on evenings, or brunch because the menu is che... read more

melissap 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Italian food with a twist – I used to frequent this restaurant when I first moved here in 2002, as the food was creative and delicious, and the ambiance was enjoyable. In 2005 I moved further east, so I haven't been back until recently. I was surprised to read the other reviews on here because we felt that our visit was just as enjoyable as it was years ago. The waitstaff was exceptionally enthusiastic and friendly (we left saying "wow that guy loves his job!"), and the food was terrific. My favorite dish was the polenta fun... read more

AnonII 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Not what it used to be – I first tried Vespa in 2006. Perfect pasta, heavenly asparagus, lovely presentation, pleasant wait staff. By perfect pasta, I mean that the bite and flavor were perfect, the cream sauce delicate, the 4 or 5 stalks of asparagus perfectly cut and arrayed and shining with flavor, fresh peas. I was impressed and I loved it. I tried Vespa again in 2009. Pasta was smothered. The plate looked like a heap of garbage. It appeared that the cream sauce had just started to break. My fellow diner's ravioli stuck ... read more

steeveo 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Recommended for atmosphere (romantic) but not the service (pushy) or the food (below average at best). – I've lived in Chapel Hill for over 20 years so I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about the local restaurant scene. My recent experience at Vespa confirmed what I have always felt about the restaurant, and what I have heard others mention as well; that the staff seem somewhat pushy to get you in and then get you out, and that the food itself was not very good. . Let me preface by saying that my date and I were one o... read more

domokun 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Al Dente Pasta!! – This is the only reasonably-priced restaurant in the area where I can find the pasta cooked just right at al dente!! A friend of my recommended this restaurant as one of her Italian friends' favorites. However, their outdoor dining space is not the best as it's almost on the sidewalk or in the parking lot.