Authentic Italian cuisine served in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere on South Congress.
Vespaio Restaurant offers an upscale yet cozy dining experience with authentic Italian dishes, including brick-oven pizzas, homemade pastas, and decadent desserts. Located on South Congress in Austin, it features a warm ambiance with dark wood accents and an extensive wine selection. Ideal for date nights, celebrations, and casual gatherings, the restaurant provides attentive service and a menu crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Reservations are recommended to enjoy the full experience without wait.
1610 S Congress Ave S, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Upscale meals featuring house-made pastas, brick-oven pizzas, and seasonal specialties in an elegant setting.
Perfect for celebrations like anniversaries and birthdays, with personalized service and special touches.
Curated wine list and crafted cocktails, including espresso martinis, to complement your meal.
Indulge in desserts such as tiramisu and chocolate pistachio mousse, paired with premium coffee.
Convenient takeout options and reservation system to ensure a seamless dining experience.
Overall rating
Marelia S
Had the best time, we were well attended to and the food was really good! We got the burrata for appetizer which was delicious and fresh and for the main we got pasta the bolognese and mushroom cream pasta. Both really good!! Of course we got dessert, chocolate pistachio mousse which was my favorite part of the meal because I have a big sweet tooth😋
Cindy Castillo
We had a spontaneous date night on a Thursday and hit up Vespaio after our favorite mezcal bar “El Chapulin” next door recommended it. We didn’t have a reservation and were initially told we could snatch a seat at the bar as it is first come first serve. We waited about 5 minutes before realizing it wasn’t going to be available anytime soon. We went back to the host and asked if we could be put down on the list for the next available table. It was going to be a 2 hour wait but we were going to hit up some stores to kill some time. Just as we were walking out the door, the host called us back to let us know that a cocktail table next to the bar was just now available and that it was open seating and we would have a server. Of course we took it! As soon as sat down, they brought us some water and two menus. It was a bit loud but we could still make conversation without feeling like we were yelling. We were just overhearing everyone else’s conversations. Our server checked in and made some suggestions. We ordered a Caesar salad and calamari to start which came out quickly. They split the Caesar salad into two plates which was a nice touch. The calamari was delicious, although I wish it was a little more crispy as it would fall apart as you grabbed it. The Caesar salad was okay, not anything special as I’ve had better. We shared a pizza for our first plate and the server had recommended the hot honey pizza which was so good! It is brick oven baked and full of flavor and perfectly crispy. We ended up splitting the lasagna and it is massive! It was deliciously cheesy and the marinara was so flavorful! We both almost finished it and that is how good it is! I definitely recommend making a reservation to avoid the wait and the noisey bar area with very tight walking space. I felt like people would walk by about 2 inches away from us and that’s how tight it is but for the convenience of not waiting it was worth it. Parking is street parking on south Congress but we were lucky to have found one about 2 blocks away. We enjoyed the walk to and from the restaurant so it wasn’t a problem. Overall we enjoyed our dinner date and were fulfilled, literally and figuratively! We highly recommend this spot!
Jake Kalani Wilson
If you’re looking for the ultimate Italian dining spot, this is your place. I took my girlfriend here for our anniversary, and Vespaio checked all the boxes. We had a super attentive waiter that recommended some great menu items, the ambience was beautiful with dark wood accents and wine lining the walls, and the food was amazing. I’d highly recommended the lasagna. Additionally, they even put out a happy anniversary card for us. It’s expensive but worth every penny.
Ashley Friedman
Vespaio was amazing! The Italian food was delicious, and the atmosphere was beautiful. It was a bit loud inside, but we were still able to have a great conversation. The desserts were incredible, and the espresso martini was perfect. The service was also fantastic — overall, a wonderful dining experience!
Audrey Kato
Celebrated a birthday here and the table included a card! This was our first time here and the food was AMAZING. We started with the calamari which was lightly fried yet delicious. Our entrees included the Risotto with waygu, which was delicious, the Tagliatelle with a creamy, truffle sauce and the Pappardelle bolognese. All were flavored perfectly and the risotto was worth the wait as they make it to order. We then shared a lovely tiramisu. This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the Austin area.
