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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 |
Great Food! Waiter needs refinement – We had the pleasure of enjoying the fine Italian cuisine on Tuesday night. The atmosphere was relaxing; the diner delightful, the quality of the ingredients was outstanding. We are definitely visiting again in the future. Our table was by the window in the bar area giving it a romantic feel. Unfortunately our waiter was neither attentive nor pleasant to our needs. The lighting in the bar was dim and the print on the menu very small making it difficult to read.
Poor Customer Service – I went to this restaurant for my birthday a couple months ago and had horrible service from the hostess to the service staff. I thought I'd give it another try last night for a good friend's birthday and again encountered the same hostess as the last time but she was even more challenging than the last time. She so obnoxious and rude that I almost asked for the manager or owner. I then remembered that the management was as rude as the staff when I called earlier in the day to make reservations. The ma... read more
Ask Your Server – Very good overall, fresh mozzarella app. was wonderful and both Caesar and Spinach salads were excellent. Our server was very descriptive and helpful with wine selections. Not as impressed with my lasagna, the table next to us raved about the veal ravioli and the fresh fish special. We were sat promptly on a weeknight. Excellent ambiance and friendly service...will ask for recommendations on the next visit.
User review by barb0421 – I think that growing up Italian in New York City and now living in Austin Texas, I've been in search of a good italian restaurant. Vespio does a good job of this, although not as traditonal as what I was raised with.
dont' be afraid, it's not trendy, but delightful! – I've been coming to Vespaio since it opened, and it's always consistently good. A nice long menu to stimulate conversation and curiosity, and plenty of wonderful antipasti while you're deciding. The staff are totally nice and not snooty in the least, especially Aaron, if you ask for a wine recommendation based on something you already like and will give you several options, and often little tasters to make sure their hunch is correct. Definitely get the fresh mozzarella app... read more
Great food, great service, be prepared to wait. – I love this place. Their food is really, really good -- everything we've had is tasty. The tuna tartare is awesome. Their wine list is nice, and the bar is well stocked -- which is good, because sometimes you end up sitting in the bar for a long time waiting for a table to open up. We usually go late, though, which means we get seated within an hour or so. It's a fun date place. Pizzas are pretty good, pastas are great -- but I think the highlight is the antipasto case, which... read more
Skip the Dessert – Having been a regular patron of Vespaio for over a year, I must say I love this place and consider it to have the best Italian food next to Cibreo in Florence. The meat platter is superb, the antipasti are excellent, the mozzarella (when fresh) is to die for, and the pizza is the probably the best in Austin. Love it, love it, love it. With that said, allow me a brief tirade on their desserts: the tiramisu came out frozen and frost bitten, the chocolate soufflé was the driest I have ever had, and the coffee... read more
i love it!!!!! – food is always great! atmosphere is always fun and upbeat! it's also always good to see all of the old lamberts regulars who refuse to go to 7 (there are many!). best restaurant on south congress.
I love Vespaio – This is definately my favorite place in Austin. When I first moved to Austin a year ago, this was one of the first restaurants I went to. After being in Austin for a year and going to other reaturants, I am still very passionate about Vespaio. Always excellent food (fresh mozzerella, fresh pastas) and excellent service. The wait can be a bit rough on the weekends but well worth the wait. The only thing I don't like about Vespaio is the pizza but everything else is fabulous!
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 open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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