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Vespaio Ristorante

1610 S. Congress St, Austin, TX 78704 (South Austin)
512.441.6100
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Ranked #65 of 2,454 restaurants in Austin
Price range: INR0 - INR2,201
Cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Business, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: South Austin
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NJ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I'm not a huge fan of Italian food (I know, I know, booo hiss! haha) but this place was really good. We went to the full restaurant side not the cafe. It was busy, Friday night, but we were seated after a half hour at the bar. The bald guy working the bar knows his wine so if you're a... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Vespaio is our favorite restaurant in Austin. We live 24 miles out of town but visit Vespaio on a regular basis. We have our favorite dishes on the regular menu, but the specials are always different and always very very delicious. Go early as it gets busy always and if you can't get in go next door to the Inoteca.... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is such a great restaurant. We usually just eat dessert here, but the sister restaurant didn't open until later so we sat on patio and had full meal. Appetizers, dinner, wine, dessert, all excellent! Waitstaff knowledgeable and eager to help. Waitress went above and beyond when asked about food specifics. Manager was checking weather to see if we could... More

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31 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is the best Italian restaurant in Austin. A bit pricey, but well worth a visit. Great dishes, fantastic wine list.

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See 5 more reviews by Dave S for Austin
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A little pricey, but the food was delicious, service was excellent. Make reservations, seating is limited and it fills up quickly. The locals know the good spots.

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See 11 more reviews by Michael S for Austin
New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We loved our dinner at Enoteca Vespaio so much that we went back there for another dinner and lunch. The food is simply amazing and the staff are wonderful. You will be pleasantly surprised at how good the Italian food in Austin, Texas could be. Plus, the South Congress neighborhood is funky nice, great little shops, jewelry stores and food... More

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Flomo
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Always look forward to visiting Austin so we can eat at Vespaio! Service is beyond exceptional and the food is always of highest quality! Fried oysters melted in your mouth, scallops seared perfectly, toscana pizza with puddles of creamy goodness and the risotto is always spot on! Reasonably priced wine and the best bar tender round out a perfect experience... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is my #1 restaurant in Austin, always superior food, creative, perfectly prepared, knowledgeable wait staff, good ambiance, innovative bar tenders, but, it is all about the food, the wonderful food.

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See 6 more reviews by Susan P for Austin
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

We were able to make a reservation (not the norm for SoCo), arrived on time and were seated immediately. The service was very attentive. There were a number of different items on the menu - I had the rabbit roulade and my husband had quail. Both were excellent and not something we would normally expect to find on the menu.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Sit at the bar. Try the pasta special which changes daily. Save room for a cookie to take with you. I had Wagyu beef polpetine, potato gnocchi, shitake mushrooms, fava beans, arribbiata & san andreas cheese.

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