Vespa Cibobuono
(919) 969-6600
306 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill,
NC
27516
35.9116
-79.0604
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In Short
Under the restaurant's zippy logo, which includes a stylized sketch of Vespa scooter, you'll see the word "cibobuono." That's Italian for good food, and many would agree that's exactly what's being served from the kitchen of Vespa. You'll be greeted by a brass bar, a piano couched in the corner, and a gallery of mirrored walls. The menu is a nice merging of Northern and Southern Italian cuisines.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 28, 2008
this is a favorite of ours when we want a good pasta meal. I like the intimate atmosphere, the wine list and the specials are always good! We have taken friends and family when they're in town, as we know we'll get a good meal at a nice restaurant. The previous reviewer said the service was poor, but we've never had that experience.
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December 28, 2008
My husband & I have eaten at the Vespa in Cary which recently closed & have always had wonderful food there. We were delighted to try the Vespa Cibobuono in Chapel Hill & found it just as tasty. Good for folks of any age!
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steeveo
November 16, 2008
I've lived in Chapel Hill for over 20 years so I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about the local restaurant scene. My recent experience at Vespa confirmed what I have always felt about the restaurant, and what I have heard others mention as well; that the staff seem somewhat pushy to get you in and then get you out, and that the food itself was not very good. Let me preface by saying that my date and I were one of three groups of people seated in the restaurant at about 6:15. Our waiter was great, but when we were given the wine list another manager-type person came over and offered to help us out on our wine selection. He repeatedly told us that they were "out" of many of the items on the per-glass menu and I felt he was a little pushy trying to get us to purchase a bottle. They only had two types of wine from italy by the glass, in an italian restaurant? The bread arrived and it was cold, dry, and not tasty whatsoever. Not a big deal, I suppose. Then the food arrived; I got the Gnocchi and my date got the Fetuccini Primavera. Mine was almost cold, heavy, and almost tasteless. My date's meal was better (she said she liked it) but I personally thought she was being polite (I thought it was average at best). I didn't think it was worth the price we paid by any means. I recommend Vespa for the atmosphere (romantic) but definitely NOT the service (pushy) or the food (below average).
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
No
