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Vespaio Austin, Austin, TX

Vespaio Austin

4.8
4.8
1767 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,767 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespaio Austin is a beloved Italian restaurant known for its "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about its "cozy vibe" and extensive wine selection. The atmosphere is lively, with standout dishes like the cioppino and lasagna. Despite occasional noise concerns, it remains a "favorite" for many.

1,767 Reviews

  1. Saurabh

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jordan was great. Every dish we ordered was just perfect. We had a very good anniversary celebration and would visit again in the future.

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  2. Elizabeth

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little pricy for pasta but always an amazing experience. Love the staff at this restaurant. They are always happy and accommodating. One of my favorite places. ❤️

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  3. misael

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing! The service is always great. I would highly recommended this spot for your next outing

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  4. Sheri

    Austin

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous. Our server, Rosemary was great. We had a great dinner& I can’t wait for my next time.

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  5. Tyler

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vespaio is always a wonderful experience. Food, service, and wine are always top notch. Loved the Amarone wine to pair with our great pasta dishes.

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  6. Chad

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! Great Place, Great Service, Great Food. Quiet place with great ambiance.

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  7. Laurie

    VIP

    Austin

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight was our first visit to Vespaio, but it definitely won't be our last! Service was top-notch (thank you, Jantzen) and the food was outstanding from the Zuppa and Burrata Antipasti through the Pansoti filled with Butternut Squash, Risotto del Giorno, and Gulf Shrimp Scampi to the Torta Mandarin Nonna. Comfortable atmosphere and relatively quiet for as large as the restaurant is.

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  8. Javier

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ricky our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and made a great wine recommendation. The restaurant upon arrival was quite loud, but understandably so for a great restaurant. The whole meal was great from start to finish and I will be returning.

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  9. Janet

    VIP

    Chicago

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and we will definitely be back! Couldn’t get into Red Ash so the 3 of us decided to try Vespaio. The hostess was great and explained so much about the restaurant and the menu. They have half portions of many pastas so we could share and try more. We ordered 3 small plates and their lasagna. Each one was amazing (and we’re food snobs)! They change up the menu daily and each pasta dish is very unique. Oh and the specialty cocktails?!! Also unique. Service, atmosphere and menu were top notch.

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  10. Stacey

    VIP

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently delicious! Great staff and lively ambiance.

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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 4.8 stars by 1767 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vespaio Austin

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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