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The Vespa Room

5 Poplar st, Christchurch, New Zealand
(03)377 0407
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Ranked #206 of 325 restaurants in Christchurch
2.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Price range: 13 AUD - 17 AUD
Cuisines: Pizza & Pasta
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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
“awful slop”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2011

My partner and I went to the vespa room for what we hoped would be a nice dinner date. We ordered two pastas, a marinara and a mushroom along with a bread platter entree. For just over $45 we thought it was pretty good MY WORD, were we wrong. Our pasta was poor to say the least one tasting like... More

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auckland
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“shoddy”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010

I went in to the Vespa bar with a friend tonight. The chair I sat in had busted springs and I sank so low I nearly touched the floor. We told the barman and he thought the chair was more comfortable like that. The wind outside was cold so I asked for a hot chocolate, and I asked them to... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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“Apart from the completely drunk criminals it's nice...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2010

We just left disgusted. Were were (3x) having a quiet Sunday night drink when a beyond drunk seriously (head to foot) tattooed man and his "buddy" joined us. Plainly no way should he have been served in his state. The Bar staff looked on as if it wasn't a problem. We made our excuses and left - last time. Didn't... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
“No Vegies at the Vespa”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

The service was prompt, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was good, and there was a good range of seating available, with the staff happy to make changes to suit. The food was well presented and a reasonable size, but the vegetarian nachos were ridiculous. They were obviously not intending them to satisfy a vegetarian: there were no beans: just chips... More

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“Just went for coffee but...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2008

Just went for coffee but nice place. Friendly staff, comfy leather sofas More

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