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Enoteca Vespaio

1610 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX | Map it  

78704 30.247901 -97.750501

(512) 441-7672

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Neighborhoods:
Greater South River City, South River City
Cuisine:
Italian
Price:
$$
Categories:
Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, People Watching, Notable Wine List, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Quiet
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diners Club

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Reviews for Enoteca Vespaio

luludheir

Member since Jul, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
2.0
January 15, 2010

Noisy and food below avarage. Went yesterday night and the place was so noisy that I had to leave taking the dessert with me home. We ordered 2 plates of pasta: the raviolinis, which were very salty and also small for the price. The other dish was past with mushrooms and chestnate sauce, badly executed and almost sweet.

For dessert I ordered a tiramisu, probably the worst I've ever tried. No mascarpone at all, except for a spoon. It was all biscuits.

I do not recommend this place on weekend nights or for pasta.

The wine is excellent, thought (we tried 2 types)

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tjreviews

Member since Nov, 2008 View Profile
2Reviews
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
November 30, 2008

Casual Elegance with a Splash of Romance. 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.

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jeteye

Member since Aug, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
August 17, 2008

Good Food, Poor Service. 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.

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veggielaura

Member since Aug, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
August 11, 2008

just as good as vespaio. 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.

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sunfishlakeway

Member since May, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
1.0
May 30, 2008

YUCK!. Today 5/30/08 I joined a few (3) friends for lunch to celebrate a birthday. After being served a greasy lunch, we requested 4 small plates to share a small cake between ourselves. To our dismay we were told we could not discreetly share the cake. HOWEVER, WE COULD SHARE THE CAKE IF WE AGREED TO PAYED NEARLY $2 PER PERSON. I'm appalled because we did not ask for a free lunch, a mariachi routine, or dancing on the table to announce my friends birthday.

I HAVE NO PLANS TO RETURN, BUT SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO EAT THERE I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO LOOK AGAIN AT HOW GREASY THE FOOD REALLY IS BEFORE YOU EAT IT.

UNHAPPY NATIVE AUSTINITE!

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