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Vespaio Austin, Austin, TX

Vespaio Austin

4.8
4.8
1788 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
  • Phone number
    (512) 441-6100
  • 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
  • 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

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What 1,788 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespaio Austin is celebrated for its "authentic Italian cuisine" and "impeccable service." Diners commend the "wonderful ambiance" and attentive staff, with personalized touches like anniversary cards. While some dishes were criticized for being overly greasy or bland, the overall dining experience is often described as "amazing," making it a go-to spot for special occasions.

1,788 Reviews

  1. Kelven

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come to Austin for work every few months. It is only a good trip if I come and have the best lasagna in Austin, maybe in Texas. Already looking forward to coming back.

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we arrived we were well taken care of. Our waiter was very attentive and nailed our orders perfectly. The food as always was delicious. The risotto balls were to die for. The spaghetti carbonara is the best I’ve ever had and I order it every time we dine here. Richard the general manager couldn’t have been more gracious stopping by a few times to insure everything was up to par. It is by far our favorite Italian restaurant in Austin.

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  3. Lindsay VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and our server Devin was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely be back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t say better things about this place, service is incredible. Food is delicious & Vibes are it.

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  5. Sue

    Dallas10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Lovely inviting interior

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    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time at Vespaio! We went to celebrate our anniversary and the whole staff congratulated us, had a card and gave us complimentary champagne and anti pasti. The food was delicious, but portions were a bit small

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  7. Robert VIP

    Tulsa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian restaurant on the south congress strip. Good for both fancy night out and a nice casual meal. Great service and close to downtown

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  8. GoliF

    New York City4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately the food was not good at all. I had the worst lasagna of my life.

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  9. Paco VIP

    Austin8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful dining experience. The food was fantastic, and the service was excellent. Although the main course took longer than expected to arrive, the staff made concessions to make up for the wait, and it was definitely worth it. However, the place is quite loud, so it's not recommended if you're looking for a peaceful, quiet environment. On the bright side, the pizza preparation was entertaining for my kids!

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  10. TaylorG VIP

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was amazing- super friendly and upbeat! Food was good as usual and came out quickly.

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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 1788 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Vespaio Austin

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (512) 441-6100
  • 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
  • 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

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