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Olivia vs Vespaio
Both Olivia and Vespaio are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Vespaio ranks significantly better than Olivia. Vespaio is ranked #2 in Austin with endorsements from 10 publications including Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Austin Chronicle.
Olivia
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2043 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
From $15 /night
Fodor's
"The appealing Italian-inspired menu is also a culinary gauntlet that challenges diners to expand their flavor palates with dishes such as the plump and savory lamb's tongue fricassee."
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Frommer's
"Olivia is far and away the brightest newcomer to Austin's fine dining scene."
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Zagat
4.0
"A "lovely" modern space with "good buzz", this South Lamar spot boasts an "innovative" French-Italian menu that may "change your mind about sweetbreads, lamb tongue and other oddities"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Owner-chef James Holmes, who did stints in France and at Picholine and Craft in NYC, has crafted a fine blend of sophisticated French and Italian cuisines with down-home Texas products."
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Austin Chronicle
"I could write pages of praise for chef Petty’s meltingly tender Wagyu Tri-Tip with roasted marrow mixed with butter."
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Vespaio
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1610 S. Congress St, Austin, TX 78704
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Sink your fork into a bowl of plump gnocchi bathed in garlicky tomato-arrabiata sauce, or nibble on a slice of classic Margherita pizza studded with garden-fresh basil."
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Frommer's
"Austin isn't really known for its Italian food, but when Austinites want Italian, this is their preferred destination."
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Zagat
""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."
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BlackBook
"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."
Gayot
15.0
"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."
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