Vespaio Austin

4.7

1724 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Vespaio Restaurant is one of the original South Congress eateries and remains one of Austin's favorite Italian go-to's among locals and visitors. This casual dinner venue is a popular choice for date nights or evenings out with friends, seating every day at 5pm. The interior of Vespaio Restaurant is decorated with ceiling tiles, ceiling plans, vintage pendant lighting, classic table seating, a plethora of wine racks and vibrant accent walls.In addition to a full bar menu, Vespaio Restaurant offers a lengthy selection of mouth-watering and flavorful authentic Italian dishes. Menu items include carpaccio, mixed seafood stew, lasagna, mussels, calamari, spaghetti carbonara, chocolate hazelnut cake, panna cotta and green pasta with shrimp. Everything on the menu is sourced locally and prepared in-house, including the pasta, bread and pastries.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(512) 441-6100
Website
http://www.austinvespaio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ryan Samson
Catering
Off-premise catering available; please contact restaurant directly to inquire. The catering menu is available on our website.
Private party facilities
For private room availability please contact Richard Alvarez at gm.vespaio@gmail.com to inquire.

Location
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Located between Milton & Monroe St. on South Congress Ave.
Parking details
Free valet parking offered in the lot behind the restaurant. Entrance on Milton street on the south side of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,724 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Austin
Italian
Austin
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vespaio Austin is a beloved dining spot known for its "exceptional tasting food" and "friendly service." Guests praise the "amazing pasta dishes" and "wonderful ambiance," making it ideal for special occasions. While some note noise levels, the attentive staff ensures a memorable experience. A true gem for Italian cuisine lovers.

1,724 Reviews

R
Rory
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience! All the food was incredible. Service was top notch. Best scallop dish I've ever had. Also, I really loved the Linus and Lucy cocktail. Only issue was the light over our table was too bright.
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Cooper
VIP
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Staff was helpful and food was amazing. An Austin gem
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Katherine
Austin
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
It was my boyfriend’s birthday and I have never seen him so displeased, especially at his favorite restaurant. Our server forgot to fire, or send in, my main dish. After it finally arrived, we had to wait for forks to be delivered after asking our server for them, at least 10 minutes. Plus, our server forgot to ring in his Amaro Nonino and blamed it on other staff members being for it late to the table. I don’t think that he’ll ever walk back in those doors after the experience provided. Katherine was very nice in her review. Zachary talking now. Y’all had a good run as my favorite. The service was so poor that I don’t ever care to come back. My birthday dinner was lack luster because of the service. I’m in the industry and am beyond livid.
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cristin
VIP
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, waiter was wonderful. We will be back!
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M
Mike
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our holiday dinner was great! The food was delicious and the service was excellent!
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G
Gaby
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amy was amazing! From start to end she was very friendly and attentive. She gave great recommendations for our big table of ten and knew her stuff! The food tasted amazing and it was such a great dinner experience 10/10. I will be coming back!
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Heather
San Antonio
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Server staff very personable. Food delicious. Ravioli with osso buco was best ever.
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Ed
VIP
Austin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
One of my favorite restaurants in Austin Definitely continue to visit You won’t finish the lasagna - big serving!
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Josh
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my 5 year anniversary and they made it super special. I couldn’t have been more impressed
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Jessica
VIP
Austin
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in Austin and never disappoints. The duck confit ravioli is a new favorite!
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FAQs

Vespaio Austin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (512) 441-6100.

Vespaio Austin is rated 4.7 stars by 1724 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

Cross street
Located between Milton & Monroe St. on South Congress Ave.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free valet parking offered in the lot behind the restaurant. Entrance on Milton street on the south side of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Samson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.austinvespaio.com/
Phone number
(512) 441-6100
Catering
Off-premise catering available; please contact restaurant directly to inquire. The catering menu is available on our website.
Private party facilities
For private room availability please contact Richard Alvarez at gm.vespaio@gmail.com to inquire.

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Vespaio Austin

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