Vespaio
(512) 441-6100
1610 S Congress Ave
Austin,
TX
78704
30.2478
-97.7506
Neighborhood: Bouldin
What People Are Saying About Vespaio
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In Short
At the entrance, a lighted deli case beckons with glittering plates of antipasti. The restaurant has just 15 tables, and faces a brick oven and open kitchen. At peak hours, the din can be deafening, and diners may have to strain to hear conversation. Starters include oven-dried tomatoes with fresh basil and a pairing of sliced braesola with aged provolone. Bigeye tuna is gently seared; eggplant caponata is complemented with white polenta.
User Reviews
foodlovinmom
February 11, 2009
I used City Search to research restaurants for a recent 5 day stay in Austin. I was impressed with the reviews others gave this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Beginning with the bartender who was so friendly and offered suggestions on the wine and the food and the waiter who made us feel we were the most important people in the restaurant. The food was spectacular...the Duck Bolognese was fabulous as was everything else to include the dessert which was a cappuccino flavored mousse that was to die for. Don't miss this one!!
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ellenrose5
January 25, 2009
great menu, great quality, great service! it's a little small and can get loud so i wouldn't recommend if you are trying to have an intimate dinner.
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veggielaura
August 11, 2008
LOVE, LOVE this place. love everything about it really. (oh, except it can get pretty loud - but i won't be stopped!) everything i've eaten here has been delicious. the butternut squash ravioli - YUM, the pizza - great, salad - yes, dessert - give me more! i also love how slow it is. you are not rushed to give up your table for the people waiting. they bring you each dish with a pause between - it gives you time to unwind and relax and TALK! such a great place to go when the kids are home with the sitter!! give me more!! oh, and we went a little early, put our name on the list, gave them our cell #, walked around the shops and they called us when our table was ready. love it!
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Know Before You Go:
Daily specials run almost as long as the regular menu and merit a good perusing, since they draw on what's fresh and in season.
What to Drink:
In addition to a full bar, Vespaio also offer a considerable wine list, plus ports, grappas, calvados, brandies and dessert wines.
The Extras:
On your way out, check out the garden, which supplies fresh herbs and greens to the restaurant.
Local Favorites:
Vespaio remains one of Austin's most popular restaurants, and the wait can still be one to two hours on weekends. Still, reservations are not accepted on Friday and Saturdays.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
