We live locally and Vespa is on our short list of favorites. They source through our amazing local farms. We've been dining here for years and have never had a bad experience. We especially enjoy visiting in the warm weather. Wine suggestions are always spot on.
Vegetarian options: Always interesting seasonal veggie options with fresh local ingredients.
Dietary restrictions: GF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Hampson
Perfect balance of great food, dining options with indoor and outdoor seating and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Nora Schwartz-Martin
We love Osteria Vespa it is our local spot- they remember us- even though we can’t always go there- the food is always great and they have our favorite bartender! ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pippa C
Exquisite drinks and delectable salads are among the choices at Vespa. Jeff, the bartender, is a consummate artist who is deeply infested in his craft and will take good care of you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa M
We always love going to Vespa for dinner! We love how the menu changes with the seasons and we always look forward to what’s coming next. They have a great wine list and the service can’t be beat. They always make great recommendations and everything tastes amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Patrice MacPherson
Our go-to place in The Pioneer Valley.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ginger Goldsbury
Osteria Vespa is one of my favorite restaurants! The staff are always friendly and efficient; the food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Niffenegger
Fine dining staple in Amherst. Ribeye is outstanding. Best wine selection in town. Varied menu, charming dining area, elevated without pretentiousness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Kosmer
The appetizers were excellent, the warm olive and hummus plate was delicious and the little stacked chickpea logs very tasty. The entrees were somewhat disappointing, the delicacy of the crab cake was overtaken by the acidic slaw and the basil oil. The layered dish of tofu , hummus and eggplant was marred by chewy, dry slices of the egg plant.Service was ok but not remarkable.Very good espresso. Drinks at the bar were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Bill Holt
Wanted to like this restaurant but couldn’t. Ordered the veal $28 and it was appetizer size. Veal was tough and breaded coating was soggy. Was told the pasta was homemade but was thick and chewy. Menu needs to have a couple a traditional Italian dishes rather than the odd selections. I’ve experienced gourmet restaurants in my day and this one is far from that. Service was good and the atmosphere is very nice. My wife is from northern Italy where the food is much lighter and flavorful. Save your money.
Accommodated food allergies with ease and had a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill C
I had the risotto and it was excellent comfort food. Fresh vegetables and fruits gave it a different and wonderful flavor. Coffee is also top shelf. Usually I have two cups but their coffee was so satisfyingly good one was sufficient. No room left for dessert although that menu was tempting, maybe coffee and desert another time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto
Margaret Nunnelly
Our first time back in a while. Everything was delicious! Delicious Nebbiolo, delicious salmon special with yogurt sauce ( which sounds weird but was great) delicious ragú, delicious almond cookies. Pleasant seats at the bar with an engaged but noninvasive bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Cookie
Ian Lock
First and last time dining at Vespa. When the food eventually arrived, which was over and hour it was underwhelming. I did enjoy the waiter rushing us out of the restaurant by violently taking items off our table while we were eating. Way to go Vespa!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Taneisha
Gluten free options so a plus, food was basic, drinks fantastic. Would return for cocktails not food.
We live locally and Vespa is on our short list of favorites. They source through our amazing local farms. We've been dining here for years and have never had a bad experience. We especially enjoy visiting in the warm weather. Wine suggestions are always spot on.
Vegetarian options: Always interesting seasonal veggie options with fresh local ingredients.
Dietary restrictions: GF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect balance of great food, dining options with indoor and outdoor seating and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
We love Osteria Vespa it is our local spot- they remember us- even though we can’t always go there- the food is always great and they have our favorite bartender! ??????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exquisite drinks and delectable salads are among the choices at Vespa. Jeff, the bartender, is a consummate artist who is deeply infested in his craft and will take good care of you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always love going to Vespa for dinner! We love how the menu changes with the seasons and we always look forward to what’s coming next. They have a great wine list and the service can’t be beat. They always make great recommendations and everything tastes amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go-to place in The Pioneer Valley.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Osteria Vespa is one of my favorite restaurants! The staff are always friendly and efficient; the food is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fine dining staple in Amherst. Ribeye is outstanding. Best wine selection in town. Varied menu, charming dining area, elevated without pretentiousness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The appetizers were excellent, the warm olive and hummus plate was delicious and the little stacked chickpea logs very tasty. The entrees were somewhat disappointing, the delicacy of the crab cake was overtaken by the acidic slaw and the basil oil. The layered dish of tofu , hummus and eggplant was marred by chewy, dry slices of the egg plant.Service was ok but not remarkable.Very good espresso. Drinks at the bar were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie
Wanted to like this restaurant but couldn’t. Ordered the veal $28 and it was appetizer size. Veal was tough and breaded coating was soggy. Was told the pasta was homemade but was thick and chewy. Menu needs to have a couple a traditional Italian dishes rather than the odd selections. I’ve experienced gourmet restaurants in my day and this one is far from that. Service was good and the atmosphere is very nice. My wife is from northern Italy where the food is much lighter and flavorful. Save your money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
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Accommodated food allergies with ease and had a great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the risotto and it was excellent comfort food. Fresh vegetables and fruits gave it a different and wonderful flavor. Coffee is also top shelf. Usually I have two cups but their coffee was so satisfyingly good one was sufficient. No room left for dessert although that menu was tempting, maybe coffee and desert another time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto
Our first time back in a while. Everything was delicious! Delicious Nebbiolo, delicious salmon special with yogurt sauce ( which sounds weird but was great) delicious ragú, delicious almond cookies. Pleasant seats at the bar with an engaged but noninvasive bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Cookie
First and last time dining at Vespa. When the food eventually arrived, which was over and hour it was underwhelming. I did enjoy the waiter rushing us out of the restaurant by violently taking items off our table while we were eating. Way to go Vespa!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gluten free options so a plus, food was basic, drinks fantastic. Would return for cocktails not food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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