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Vespaio Austin, Austin, TX

Vespaio Austin

4.8
4.8
1758 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (512) 441-6100
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,758 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

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.

1,758 Reviews
  1. Stacey

    VIP

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

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

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  2. Mark

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent on all fronts.. Great food, service and atmosphere. We will visit again soon.

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  3. Ellen

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate early before a show at The Continental Club. Food was excellent. My husband and our friend loved the Caesar salad. The bolognese and the lamb carbonara were both excellent. Nice to have the option of half size pasta servings. Wine was good but shockingly expensive. Service was terrific. We will be back.

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  4. Lucas

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was incredible. From the moment we walked in, 10/10! Great food, impeccable service, we will be back… SOON!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. WILLIAM

    VIP

    Austin

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vespaio Austin is our favorite 'neighborhood' Italian spot in Austin. This time we chose to go here to celebrate a birthday. Couldn't have been happier with how it turned out. Highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Denise

    Austin

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great BD dinner!! Went on a Saturday night and both the food and the service were excellent. Had not been to the restaurant in a long time and was pleasantly surprised to see that there had been no drop off in quality! Will definitely be back sooner rather than later.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Bob

    VIP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Great staff. Jaime is the best.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Rey

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Carpaccio was better than most; arugula was very good with light dressing. We had the Bolognese. Meat sauce very good, but PLEASE add more pasta!

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  9. Diana

    Memphis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wonderful service! Our server was super and had great menu and vino suggestions. Evening ended with the best tiramisu topped with a birthday candle and singalong. ❤️

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  10. Jill

    VIP

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! The service was welcoming from start to finish, and the food was delicious- this place has been a favorite for years for these reasons

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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 1758 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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