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Vespaio Austin, Austin, TX

Vespaio Austin

4.8 (1822)
$31 to $50
Italian
1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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Menu

Vespaio Austin's menu was last updated on 2/2/2022.

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What 1,822 people are saying

Vespaio Austin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Austin

    Italian

  • Austin

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespaio Austin delights with its "real Italian food" and "outstanding" service. Known for its "cozy vibe" and "amazing wine selection," this restaurant is a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the "incredible" pasta dishes and the "impeccable" service, making it a must-visit in Austin.

1,822 Reviews

  1. Lynn VIP

    Dallas43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite places when we visit Austin. Unfortunately on this visit we were the recipient of some verbal abuse from some homeless people occupying the sidewalk near the restaurant. I made the restaurant hostess aware of the problem and she said she would advise the manager. This was the first time we had experienced such an unpleasant confrontation with the people outside. I hope they are able to resolve this situation before it harms the restaurant businesses in this area.

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  2. Richard VIP

    Austin16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit in a while but will be back soon. Outstanding food and intriguing wine list. Service excellent and knowledgeable.

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  3. John

    San Antonio10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We LOVE Vespaio!!! Service is always incredible, food is AMAZING! A little noisy but worth it!

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  4. Randy

    Central Texas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've dined at Vespaio for twenty years and is our go to establishment. Consist, excellent cuisine and super atmosphere!

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  5. Jason

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crew handled my wife’s birthday dinner perfectly. Thank you

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  6. Leeds VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly really wonderful food and friendly / knowledgeable staff. Wish I lived there and could have taken home the leftovers. Highly recommend

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  7. Marybeth VIP

    Austin36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is bubbling with guest, so if you have challenges with hearing those across the table from you, ask for table 82 - it is set off to the side of the main dining room and gives you a great view of the other guests without fighting to hear those with you. Food, service, wine options are outstanding!

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  8. John VIP

    Austin44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We are regulars at Vespaio ... love the specials. Innovative dishes, good service. Parking provided.

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  9. Tami VIP

    Charlotte41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and food…as always! Great date night.

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  10. Bill

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been fifteen years since I was able to dine here but nothing has changed in my opinion. The place is still a top choice for dining in Austin. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting an excellent meal in a comfortable setting.

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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 1822 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
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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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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