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Vespaio Austin, Austin, TX

Vespaio Austin

4.6
4.6
1180 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • 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. Catering menu available on our website.

  • Private party facilities

    Private room available; please contact juan@austinvespaio.com to inquire.

  • 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 1,180 people are saying

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. KellyA

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Continues to be my favorite Italian restaurant in Austin!
  2. Eddie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food took a little while to come out but it was worth the wait!
  3. AliC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Well, it was a birthday special night, and we 3 ordered 3 pasta plates, a Ceasar salad and polenta side to share as a starter. My hubs had 2 beers. we waited 1 hour 45 min for our main. I was looking forward to a dessert and a coffee but could not wait to get out of there. The bill was $180 including tip ( we don't penalize wait staff for crummy business models). Are you kidding me?? Bathroom was filthy, so loud. Never again. Resident of Austin for 32 years when South Congress was full of street walkers. Get over yourselves guys, Would rather have given that money to the food bank and made dinner at home.
  4. Natalia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, very cozy atmosphere and great and very friendly staff!!!
  5. BeachChic

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was exceptional, service was great, we had a fantastic dining experience!🤩
  6. Pattie

    Austin

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Glass ware VERY dirty even after we asked for them to be clean. Was really grossed out. Food was great but was afraid the dishes were dirty. Our server was very nice. It will be a long time before we go back.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    Juan was great, but food was disappointing for an almost $600 meal for 4 people.
  8. AshleyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant the food is delicious! We will be back!
  9. DaisyL

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Dishes tasted good but not authentic but still tasty. Great service.
  10. Parkers

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Some dishes were amazing (mussels and the octopus) and others underwhelming (cod and cacio e pepe).
  11. AustinFoodie

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch food and service made for a very special birthday dinner.
  12. Babs

    Austin

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This is a special place and the food is always good!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants! The ambiance is so cool! The food is incredible! The menu changes which we love! The food is so fresh and clean tasting! The service is cheerful and friendly! I highly recommend this restaurant!!!
  14. JyotiL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! What a gem! Parking is complimentary.
  15. AlysaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was truly amazing! Can't wait to visit again!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience4
    The service was great however, the music was strange and the pasta dishes lacked flavor. The mussels were good, Although they had a bit of sand in them.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very good experience overall! Calamari, Mushroom Taglietelle, Caesar Salad, wine selections and service were exceptional. The manager and expo Bryan added to the great service received by Lisette and Rosemary. Will return!
  18. Moskier

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We don’t go often but it’s where we go for Italian and they never disappoint.
  19. CharlindaG

    Dallas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Tables too close together. Staff kept bumping into us. Incredibly loud. Food was great!
  20. MaryM

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went to Vespaio for a birthday celebration and the meal atmosphere was perfect.
  21. gmij

    Cincinnati

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From entry to restaurant to nice quieter room were excellent. Waitress and each meal we ate were outstanding. Absolutely no complaints. Old world authentic Italian food. Menu changes daily.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Out. Nothing we ordered was noteworthy.
  23. JackC

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Vespaio is a great option for Italian food in Austin. I have been several times and the experience has always been a good one. I have taken multiple out of town guests who have consistently been complimentary and enjoyed it. It's a solid choice.
  24. Mansi

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Overall it was good, but noise level was super loud. Food quantity for the price we paid was way too high.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best Italian restaurant in Austin! Great for a date night or special occasion!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the meal and service
  27. Barb

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Food was amazing, especially the lasagna, but ciopino, scallop ravioli, and carbonara were also excellent. Service was exceptional with Clint who had a great knowledge of the wine list.
  28. WilliamM

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Food and service was awesome. Did not receive table in area requested. Area was available for seating.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the atmosphere of this place gives me old italian and i love it. very warm and inviting. the food was absolutely delicious and well worth the price.
  30. Rachel

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The mushroom pasta changed my life. The service and ambiance are always amazing
  31. evavewill

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    I had a heartbreaking experience at Vespaio. I went to celebrate Valentines and asked the waitress what dishes could be made Gluten Free, she was semi-helpful but didn't really explain or help-a-girl out in telling me what I would be receiving. When my plate came out it was a three bite stack of buttered noodles COVERED in salt and pepper, compared to my boyfriends filled to brim plate of sauce and fix-ins and noodles. I wish I could share a photo to show. I didn't have the courage to speak up, which I know is my own fault, but the waitress KNEW I was disappointed because she didn't come by the table not ONCE until we had finished the meal. And when she came over she had a weary tone in her voice while she asked... "How was it, was it at least okay...?" Like help me out girl!!!!
  32. Rebec

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food perfectly prepared. outstanding service. Great recommendations on wine. An Austin treasure.
  33. JennaW

    Austin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Italian restaurant in Austin, hands down! Food and service are consistently top notch
  34. ATXKaren

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service, always delicious food. One of our favorite date restaurants. A bonus this year for our early Valentine’s Day date - the Super Bowl was on so there were no crowds on SoCo and we parked right in front!!
  35. McNezFoodie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food was spectacular, and the half portions really allow you to try several pasta dishes if you want to! It’s nice to have an Austin original still bustling and thriving on south congress!
  36. DanielF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely zero criticism. Everything was perfect, incredible meal, our server Clint was supercool and totally on point.
  37. MarkP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was fantastic. Noise level was not condusive for a romatic dinner.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Server was excellent. Really enjoyed the food, though entrees were a bit pricey. We will be back, though.
  39. Foodlover

    Austin

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was very nice & the meal was very good.
  40. MicheleG

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable & the food & wine sublime

FAQs

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

Vespaio Austin is rated 4.6 stars by 1180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
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

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (512) 441-6100

  • Catering

    Off-premise catering available; please contact restaurant directly to inquire. Catering menu available on our website.

  • Private party facilities

    Private room available; please contact juan@austinvespaio.com to inquire.

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