Had to wait - was told 30mins and it was 30mins so had a drink at the bar - no problem. Food was very good. Lots going on - all tables taken. Very popular. more

Waiter was rude. Food was overpriced for value and quality. Ordinary at best deserving of B grade but charging A+ prices. more

I recently went to Vespaio with some friends for my birthday dinner. We were there around 8:30 p.m., and knew there would be a wait as it was South Congress on a Friday night, Memorial Day weekend and graduations were abundant as well. But the hostess, who was friendly, might have bumped me up a bit as she liked my... more

Pricey but good! more

We went on a Friday evening before 6:30 so were seated quickly, albeit in a rather isolated side room away from the center of the action. The waiter had a very unfriendly, uninspired attitude from the start. Bread was great, calamari appetizer was good and very generous portion, Margerita pizza was above average, service was good, but for this guy's... more

Appetizers were great, soup was marginal and ciopinno (fish stew) was bad. So bad, I got sick three hours later. Yup, it all came up. Called the restraurant the next day and was basically blown off. Never will go back. more

Excellent food. Waiter recommended an excellent bottle of Italian wine (sorry I forgot the name of it) and had the risotto special which was excellent. more

I have not had much luck with italian in Austin. This is my favorite. Good, cheap Italian food. more

If you don't mind standing for an hour to get a table in a very crowded and loud dining area, go for it. The antipasti is can't-miss. more