We are now open for Dine-in service. Both the front patio and back patio are open.
Red Vespa is the first pizzeria in the state of Iowa to be certified by the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani and the Verace Pizza Napoletana, and we’re very proud to offer you a piece of Italian tradition. With time-honored techniques and our special wood-fired oven, we truly make some of the best pizza in town. Known for our authentic Neapolitan style, our pies will transport you to worlds beyond our shores. “Close your eyes, take a bite – you are there.”
Based on 286 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
Address:
208 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333
Phone: (319) 624-2080
Website: http://www.theredvespa.com/
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Reviews
Chuck Hersey
We visited Red Vespa for the first time tonight. The host gave us a heads up that they were operating with a reduced menu and they were short staffed (all too common lately). We decided on their back deck area and it was great. Cozy and shady. We were seated right away and our waitress (Hannah) was there right away to take our drink order. Kim had the “Jolly Rancher” and I ordered the Solon Tea. Both were really good. We ordered the antipasto platter for starters and loved it. For the main course we chose the sausage & mushroom pizza. The pizza is so good! We wrapped up with Salted Butterscotch Budino and Tiramasu for desert. Again, both were excellent. Very impressed with Red Vespa. Even with staff shortages they provided exceptional service – just like they advertise. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks for a great experience Red Vespa.
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Fahad Khalil
It was a perfect place of having an authentic Italian pizza. If you’re a lover and wana feel the taste of orginal pizza I would highly recommend this place. I ordered Mediterranean , sweet bee , margarita , sweet corn pizzas and believe me I feel so light after having them all . We had a reservation before coming in as i don’t want to be waiting . The server was very accommodating and welcomed us with such a smiley face. Keep it up guys
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Frank Haege
This is a top tier restaurant, not just a “pizza place”. Although, the pizza’s are amazing as they are cooked right in front of you in a wood burning pizza oven. They have a all homemade rotating menu which is always amazing. There is usually some amazing pasta’s and sandwiches along with an antipasto plate or similar top notch appetizers. The beer and wine list are expansive. It sits in the cutest small town downtown you will find, well worth a trip.
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Colleen Brems
Always great ! Good mixed drinks, wine and beer on tap. Especially love the Bee Sting and Salumi pizzas. Great to watch kids design their own pizzas. Staff always friendly helpful.
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Jacob Adair
This is literally the worst restaurant in solon hands down. Not only is the food bland and tasteless but the manager is a rude as she is overweight for the love of God hit a treadmill sweetheart. Take your money elsewhere such as El Sol or big grove even the brass fountain with its toothless staff would be a better use of your time and money.
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Kelsie Smock
Excellent all around! Just a short drive away from Cedar Rapids or Iowa City, located in the quaint little town of Solon. Worth the drive!
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Kimberly Chapman
Great pizza with some combinations I haven’t seen elsewhere. Fun for the kids. The kids pizza meal let’s them make their own. The ingredients are brought right to the table and they put it together themselves. These kids meals also come with a warm cookie at the end. Reasonably priced. Decent selection of alcohol.
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Terry Nicholson
A really great food experience. The house salad’s vinagerret dressing was fabulous. The Margarita Pizza was very flavorful and the crust was fantastic. They are baked in a wood fired oven. Everyone in the party all said their food was also excellent. The wine seems to be a great value also.
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Scott Kirkpatrick (MidW3st DIrT L39i0n)
Everything we’ve ever ordered is exceptional. Meatballs app is a must every time. Tried to order arracherra last trip but they were sold out. Always get a pizza and pasta to share.
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Emma Welch
I’ve eaten at Red Vespa a few times, and LOVE the food! I just finished my meal of the meatball starter and the sweet corn pizza. The meatballs tasted just like my Nonna’s. It’s been almost 6 years since she passed away, and I’ve never been able to recreate her meatballs. Thank you, Red Vespa!
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