Uchi vs Vespaio
Both Uchi and Vespaio are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Uchi scores marginally higher than Vespaio. Uchi has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 11 sources including Not For Tourists, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Uchi
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801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"."
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Travel + Leisure
"Uchi, which occupies a softly-lit bungalow on South Lamar about five minutes from downtown, celebrates the art of unconventional thinking when it comes to sushi."
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Zagat
""Heaven" for sushiphiles, this Zilker jewel box (and its newer Montrose outpost) presents the "finest in forward-thinking Japanese" cuisine via chef Tyson Cole."
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BlackBook
"A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot
15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare."
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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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