Vespaio

Vespaio can be found at S Congress Ave 1610. The following is offered: Pizza. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Austin there are 45 other Pizza. An overview can be found here.

"Long waits" are par for the course at this midpriced SoCo Italian, "hands down one of the best in Austin" thanks to its "superb" cooking, "wonderful wines" and a warm setting that's "one of the best places to spot a movie star or politician"; an "eager" staff is "helpful" with suggestions, but it's "noisy, noisy, noisy" at prime times.

Vespaio buzzes like a beehive. Prepare to wait for a table, because it's usually packed; wedge into the noisy bar for a splash of vino. Check out the antipasto case for deviled eggs, crab claws or a homemade fruit tart. We suggest the PEI mussels, steamed in white wine with tomatoes, oregano, capers and chile flakes, while oysters baked in Pernod cream with spinach and Asiago is another...

This buzzing Italian bistro on South Congress consistently attracts Austin's bold and beautiful. Patrons crowd the narrow, warmly-lit bar while waiting for a table in the small, tawny-hued dining room. Noshing on the gratis white-bean puree doused with a shot of basil-infused olive oil makes perusing the menu of delicate handmade pastas, thin wood-fired pizzas, and robust Northern...

This swear-by-it Italian dining room still buzzes like it’s brand new. Golf clap for the high-quality seafood and melt-in-your-mouth pasta. Be wary of the loud-talking power player on martini number three. A no-reservations policy often spells long waits. Those in the know set their sights on the first-come, first-served bar tables instead. You can always decamp to laidback Enoteca Vespaio next...

Vespaio opened on South Congress in 1998. We offer amazing Italian food, incredible specials and stellar service. We use local produce and meats when available and tailor our specials to the season. We take reservations Sunday-Thursday for seating at 6:30 and earlier, and not at all on the weekends. We have a beautiful private dining room available and a fabulous bar. Check back daily for...