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    Vespaio

    Keep Austin Mangiando. Keep Austin Eating.

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    What makes it fun

    Preparing everything from scratch, Vespaio uses the the best ingredients available from the current season. They have relationships with the farmers who grow their vegetables to the butcher who makes sure to use the entire animal. Executing beautiful dishes with depth of flavor, Vespaio has a consistent presence among Austin’s best and always provides a deliciously romantic night to remember!

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    Kelsey Newcomer

    02:56 15 Apr 24
    We had dinner here while visiting from out of town and it was absolutely the best food we had in Austin and the best Italian food we have ever tasted. Highly recommend the lasagna. In addition to the amazing food, the extensive wine selection is top notch. The service was incredible. There is nothing more to say... We will definitely be back the next time we are in town!

    George Skyba

    16:02 11 Apr 24

    Roxann Hohman

    15:07 11 Apr 24

    Bill Peary

    16:16 10 Apr 24
    Everything about this place is perfect!!!! Thank you for getting us in and making us feel like VIP!!!

    Tara McAllister

    06:43 06 Apr 24
    My favorite Italian restaurant in Austin!

    Cynthia Medrano

    22:18 03 Mar 23
    Very intimate. Reservations recommended. We were in town and walking by at around 4:53pm on a busy Saturday evening. Doors opened at 5pm. We figured we could wait and ask if they could squeeze us in. The line grew long within 10 minutes. At 5pm sharp, doors opened. They were welcoming and very friendly. They graciously accommodated our party of 2. Our server and assistants were courteous, knowledgeable and attentive. They quickly brought a bread basket and wine. We ordered the lasagna (on the spicier side, and very tasty) and shrimp scampi. Delicious, would absolutely eat here again. Bathrooms were a little dark for my taste, but clean from what I could see.

    Michael Stine

    00:28 15 Aug 22
    First time and fantastic! Delicious drinks, appetizers and entrees. Wiley was a great waiter. Friendly, knew the menu well and had great recommendations for us. We will be back for sure. Give this place a try!

    Robert Montalbo

    17:30 22 Feb 22
    My wife and i dined for our anniversary. Made res two weeks in advance for Sun 5 pm. Lots of foot traffic outside and parking is limited so we parked in back. Place opens sharply at 5pm. We were greeted nicely and taken to our table and were greeted by Lisette? Wonderful waitress who knew the food, knew the wine and gave us all we asked for. I had Spaghetti Pomodoro and my wife had lasagna. Huge portions. We also tried a cheese pizza that was absolutely delicious. We did not do dessert because we were stuffed. The ambiance and food plus service was exceptional and outstanding. We paid almost one forty for everything. Well worth the price. I would dine there again in a heartbeat because my wife is hard to please. She came away very happy. 👌👌👌

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