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Uchiko vs Vespaio
Uchiko and Vespaio are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Vespaio ranks marginally better than Uchiko. Vespaio comes in at 88 with endorsements from 10 reviews including Austin Chronicle, Not For Tourists and Gayot.
Uchiko
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4200 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78756
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Fodor's
"Uchiko continues to wow diners. The vibrant energy and casual vibe alone are magnetic."
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Zagat
""Simply brilliant", this "whimsical" Rosedale sib to Uchi features Tyson Cole's "wildly creative" Japanese fare in "beautiful" presentations."
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BlackBook
"The menu changes faster than the weather, but you can always bank on a selection of both hot and cool items that fuse traditional with progressive."
Gayot
15.0
"The sweet and tart tomatillo perks up the buttery scallop as the crunch of house-made chips counters the soft meat."
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"It's an assemblage of flavors...that's evocative, a little mysterious and a lot of fun."
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Vespaio
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1610 S. Congress St, Austin, TX 78704
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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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