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Vespaio
- Italian
- Austin, TX
About this business
This cozy neighborhood eatery is a well-kept secret among the Austin dining elite. The chef lines up a delectable menu of fine Italian favorites that has kept the whole city talking. The service at Vespaio is pleasant and the experience luxurious. The wine selection is extraordinary with over 30 wines by the glass to choose from. Dessert options include cheesecakes, ice cream, tiramisu and creme brulee; they are well worth the indulgence. The wait for a table has become legendary, but the food more than makes up for it.
Location details
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Bad service. Good Food – this place is has ups and downs on the service you get. i only been here 2 times first time was great second time was awful. the food is always good though. just hope you get a good wait person. our had like 3 tables and only came to our table 1 time. even when he gave us the bill he just dropped it down and left
great if you can wait! – awesome food, Austin classic!!!!! Recommend the antipasti. It's excellent and authentic. Enjoy!!!
Can't prepare classic italian, why try art on a plate? – Wow...We came here based on reviews and I must regretfully say the food was... well it sucked. Thought for the fist time there I'd try a classic. Lasagne, oboy, green leather pancakes with ketchup soaked hamburger. Guys you deserve this comment just based on the cost of this culinary fiasco. And the bread. Come on. May I recommend visiting Italy again if you haven't yet. Or if you want to stay stateside, try dining at Genoa in Portland, Oregon. I'm sorry to say that if... read more
Unbelievably rude! – Very rude service, from hostess to manager/owner. Would NOT recommend this restaurant for any large parties, as they are just not set up to accomodate them. And, there are many other restaurants in Austin that offer great menus, food and service. Don't bother with Vespaio.
Great service and Food – With Vespaio you can expect the same quality food and service time after time. I always rate it a 10. However, I must include, that after three visits to their sister restaurant Inoteca, We will never visit Inoteca again. The service was beyond slow, the wait staff could not describe our dish in question, the place was dirty and the big we are open sign out front implies it all.
Inventive Italian cuisine in a setting reminiscent of a neighborhood trattoria. – In Short At the entrance, a lighted deli case beckons with glittering plates of antipasti. The restaurant has just 15 tables, and faces a brick oven and open kitchen. At peak hours, the din can be deafening, and diners may have to strain to hear conversation. Starters include oven-dried tomatoes with fresh basil and a pairing of sliced braesola with aged provolone. Bigeye tuna is gently seared; eggplant caponata is complemented with white polen... read more
Noise is a challenge. Great food. – We were there for Saturday evening dinner and went early so had no problem being seated. We were told we were in the newest section, previosly not used for dining, so perhaps an expanded dining area accounted for the prompt seating. Menu in Italian. Very helpful waiter though. Water waitress kept our glasses filled. Appetizers were ample and tasty. My face gave away my amazement at the large size of my three lettuce salad. The server explained that he would be right back with the rest of m... read more
Quality Food; Aweful Service – What once was a favorite place to eat is now off the list. The hostesses--unfriendly, distant--seated other guests in front of us--never explaining if there was a reason. The waitress was mechanical and cold. She didn't check in with us, didn't notice that our drinks were gone, and she had the I'm-above-it-all attitude, etc. I later notified the manager but got no response. When you lay out $100+ on a dinner for two, how about some courtesy? I can get better service at restaurants that are a be... read more
Soooooo great – I have dined at Vespaio several times. Each time there is a wait, but it is always worth it. The staff is very friendly and polite. Most impressive is how everyone there is knowledgeable about the food and wine. The food is amazing, I always order off of the special list and I have never been let down. Try Vespaio if you are looking for a cozy place that has delicious food and great service.
Frequently asked questions about Vespaio
How is Vespaio rated?
Vespaio has a 4.5 star rating with 1,301 reviews.
When is Vespaio open?
Vespaio is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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