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1610 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704 30.2479 -97.7505

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Neighborhoods: Greater South River City, South River City

Enoteca

Enoteca

What People Are Saying About Enoteca

The Editor

Joshua Hinsdale

Citysearch

In Short – With mellow ochre walls, small tables covered with Provencal linens and a deli case beckoning with exotic antipasti, cheeses and house-made charcuterie, the casual Enoteca Vespaio feels like a sophisticated European cafe. Duck ballantine, a course paté made in-house, pairs nicely with crusty bread and cornichons. Pappardelle are also made in-house and hand-cut, and a Bolognese sauce of ground veal, pork and beef in tomato sauce complements the rustic noodles perfectly.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/30/08

Casual Elegance with a Splash of Romance

by tjreviews

Great food. It is not only delicious, but also artistic. As they don't take reservations, there can be a long wait on the weekend for tables. So, the last couple of times we ate there we sat at the bar. The bartenders are great and know their distinct wine list. The cheese platter has an incredible selection of cheeses, with candied nuts and paper thin sliced fruits. It was so well presented, it was a shame to eat it. (But we did and loved it.) The Pasta is done perfectly and don't forget to leave room for dessert. For the quality of food and experience, it is a place that you can feel comfortable in jeans and for what you get, the prices are very reasonable.

  • Pros: Ambience, Presentation, Upscale, Romantic, Reasonable Prices.
  • Cons: Parking is not easy, but we always enjoy the walk down South Congress
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/17/08

Good Food, Poor Service

by jeteye

My wife and I supped here a few months ago as a friend gave us a coupon. My wife is Italian, and to our dismay, whenever we eat out at an Italian restaurant, we usually find that her cooking is better.

Luckily, we actually found an Italian Restaurant that is at least worth the trip out. They really could improve on their service and personality, but at least the food was good. Prices were reasonable, but not cheap. A good place to go to for a special dinner.

  • Pros: Faily good Itanian food, and other treats
  • Cons: Poor service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/11/08

just as good as vespaio

by veggielaura

this place is just as good as vespaio. great place to lunch or brunch. and their coffee is good, too. i stop by when i'm in the hood for a latte.

The Details on Enoteca

What to Drink:

The cafe offers a nice selection of wines, with varietals hailing from Venice, Sicily, Piedmont and Abruzzi in Italy; and Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Loire Valley in France.

The Extras:

In addition to the cheese, sausages and antipasti, check out the shop's imported olive oil, vinegar, pasta, olives, anchovies, and polenta.

When to Go:

There is a separate menu for Sunday brunch, featuring crespelle (Italian crepes), brioche French toast and eggs Florentine.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Italian

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