Vespaio Austin

Name: Vespaio Austin
Address: 1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States, 78704
Telephone: (512) 441-6100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1840)

$31 to $50

Italian

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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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What 1,840 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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Vespaio in Austin captivates with its "spectacular food, ambiance, and service." Known for its "outstanding Italian cuisine," it offers "authentic dishes" and a "fantastic wine selection." Despite its lively atmosphere, service remains "attentive and knowledgeable." Diners frequently laud its "consistently delicious food" and "warm, inviting interior."

1,840 Reviews

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David
New Orleans9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was impeccable! The atmosphere was enjoyable! I definitely recommend it if you are in Austin
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john
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food & service excellent. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Teresa
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
delicious dinner but we had to yell across the table
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Amanda VIP
Austin28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience we had. The food was all around delicious, we did not have one bad dish. Our favorite was the carbonara. Cocktails were great and they have an extensive wine menu. What really elevated our experience was our server. Cant wait to come back! New favorite Italian spot in Austin.
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Jessica VIP
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A tried and true Austin spot….William was great!! Don’t sleep on this spot!
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Amanda VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter and service were absolutely phenomenal!
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April
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the food and service - always top notch. Had a great evening out!
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Judy VIP
San Francisco26 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Vespaio. The staff were friendly and professional and the food was delicious. It was full the entire time we were there, so the noise level was on the high side, but everyone was clearly enjoying themselves. We had Caesar salad, the daily special risotto (lamb with green beans and mushrooms) and it was wonderful, lasagna, and tiramisu. Excellent!
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Allison
Austin10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always good but go early as it’s very very loud by 7
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Tony
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food excellent. Service equally so. Rosemary was a pleasant, attentive server. Food portions could be a bit smaller, especially the lasagna entree. It was delicious but could have fed 2 people. Lastly, the noise was a bit much for table conversation, but that appears to be because of the hardwood floors and walls. Acoustics could be improved. Nevertheless, a great restaurant and a wonderful experience.
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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 1840 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

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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Vespaio Austin

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