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Help us make it rightVespaio opened on South Congress in 1998. We offer amazing Italian food, incredible specials and stellar service. We use local produce and meats when available and tailor our specials to the season. We take reservations Sunday-Thursday for seating at 6:30 and earlier, and not at all on the weekends. We have a beautiful private dining room available and a fabulous bar. Check back daily for...
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 prices are reasonable. The wine selection is extraordinary with 30 wines by the glass from which to choose. Dessert options average USD8 in price, but are well worth the...
"Long waits" are par for the course at this midpriced SoCo Italian, "hands down one of the best in Austin" thanks to its "superb" cooking, "wonderful wines" and a warm setting that's "one of the best places to spot a movie star or politician"; an "eager" staff is "helpful" with suggestions, but it's "noisy, noisy, noisy" at prime times.
Vespaio buzzes like a beehive. Prepare to wait for a table, because it's usually packed; wedge into the noisy bar for a splash of vino. Check out the antipasto case for deviled eggs, crab claws or a homemade fruit tart. We suggest the PEI mussels, steamed in white wine with tomatoes, oregano, capers and chile flakes, while oysters baked in Pernod cream with spinach and Asiago is another...
This buzzing Italian bistro on South Congress consistently attracts Austin's bold and beautiful. Patrons crowd the narrow, warmly-lit bar while waiting for a table in the small, tawny-hued dining room. Noshing on the gratis white-bean puree doused with a shot of basil-infused olive oil makes perusing the menu of delicate handmade pastas, thin wood-fired pizzas, and robust Northern...
This swear-by-it Italian dining room still buzzes like it’s brand new. Golf clap for the high-quality seafood and melt-in-your-mouth pasta. Be wary of the loud-talking power player on martini number three. A no-reservations policy often spells long waits. Those in the know set their sights on the first-come, first-served bar tables instead. You can always decamp to laidback Enoteca Vespaio next...
Austin isn't really known for its Italian food, but when Austinites want Italian, this is their preferred destination. Vespaio's swanked-up old storefront with lots of exposed brick and glass is an elegant setting, and the food is worth waiting for, but you can drop quite a bit of dough on expensive wines while you're doing so. Your best bet is to get an order of the crispy calamari (they're...
8 yrs on, this is still our favorite restaurant in Austin. Period. Many of my fellow Austinites will tout their favorite Italian places or complain that there isn't really any authentic Italian in Austin, and blah blah blah. Fine, please continue to hate, since the more folks that find out about Vespaio, the longer the wait list gets.
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Good not great was how we described the fish special and salad and waitress service here. Looks like the pizza might have been the way to go. We did appreciate the management who was very present. This was certainly not an excellent or memorable Italian meal.
Had a lovely dinner with wonderful ambience, great service and fabulous good.
Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. He suggested a great bottle of red wine.
I also could not believe that Lasagna could cost $25 but it is actually worth it. Its a huge portion so 2 could share or eat some and take the rest home. This...
This one is as easy as it gets. Hands down my favorite & the best restaurant in Austin. Nothing else compares when it comes to Italian. Best risotto since Italy....anywhere...everything we have had has been absolutely incredible. Great service that really almost feels more like family. They care about your experience. They are excellent when it comes to pairing food...
We ate at Vespaio last weekend to celebrate a birthday. I knew it would be good because two people had recommended it, but it was even better than expected. Our waiter Jeff fell into an elite category of waiters. He knew the menu front and back and the ingredients like he cooked it himself. His recommendations for beer and wine...
Vespaio can be found at S Congress Ave 1610. The following is offered: Pizza. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Austin there are 45 other Pizza. An overview can be found here.
One of Austin’s best kept secrets, Vespaio is located off the beaten trail, but is certainly worth seeking out. If you are a fan of Italian food, Vespaio’s ever-changing menu constantly features absolutely delectable examples of Italian style cuisine. The menu is made even more appealing by the many delicious dessert offerings and extensive wine list here. In fact, this small establishment has...
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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 prices are reasonable. The wine selection is extraordinary with 30 wines by the glass from which to choose. Dessert options average USD8 in price, but are well worth the...
The sister restaurant of Enoteca, this Italian restaurant on South Congress is a top choice when looking for upscale restaurants in Austin. Offerings at Vespaio range from saffron risotto with scallops, shrimp, crab and mascarpone, to sautéed veal scallopine with prosciutto, baby spinach and lemon butter sauce. With around 40 wines to choose from, there is no doubt that your dining experience...
In addition to a full bar, Vespaio also offer a considerable wine list, plus ports, grappas, calvados, brandies and dessert wines.
Vespaio remains one of Austin's most popular restaurants, and the wait can still be one to two hours on weekends. Still, reservations are not accepted on Friday and Saturdays.
On your way out, check out the garden, which supplies fresh herbs and greens to the restaurant.
Daily specials run almost as long as the regular menu and merit a good perusing, since they draw on what's fresh and in season.
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