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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.”
Address and Contact Information
Address: 208 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333
Phone: (319) 624-2080
Website: http://www.theredvespa.com/
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Red Vespa closes in Solon – Corridor Business Journal
Red Vespa, the first pizzeria in Iowa to be certified by the True Neapolitan Pizza Association, closed in Solon on April 3.
Red Vespa (@redvespapizza) · Solon, IA – Instagram
194 followers · 47 posts · Red Vespa uses century-old techniques used by Neapolitan pizza masters to create a truly authentic pizza. Located in Solon.
A Popular Corridor Pizza Shop Has Closed for Good – 104.5 KDAT
I know what you’re thinking. “If it’s so popular, why did it close?” Well, Red Vespa Pizzeria in Solon was popular, and successful.
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.
… moreFahad 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
… moreFrank 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.
… moreKelsie 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!
We have been wanting to try Red Vespa for a while now, and I am so glad that we finally did! Love the open atmosphere inside the restaurant (they offer patio seating as well!) Everyone on staff was very friendly and our service was very quick- but it was early in the night and not very busy. We ordered the risotto balls appetizer, which were great! We shared the Bee Sting pizza for our entree, and were blown away! This pizza is incredible and unlike any other pizza I’ve ever tasted. An appetizer and pizza was the perfect amount of food for two of us, but I honesty I wanted to order everything on the menu. It all looked so good! I cannot wait to come back to Red Vespa, and wish we would’ve tried it sooner!
… moreWe have been wanting to try Red Vespa for a while now, and I am so glad that we finally did! Love the open atmosphere inside the restaurant (they offer patio seating as well!) Everyone on staff was very friendly and our service was very quick- but it was early in the night and not very busy. We ordered the risotto balls appetizer, which were great! We shared the Bee Sting pizza for our entree, and were blown away! This pizza is incredible and unlike any other pizza I’ve ever tasted. An appetizer and pizza was the perfect amount of food for two of us, but I honesty I wanted to order everything on the menu. It all looked so good! I cannot wait to come back to Red Vespa, and wish we would’ve tried it sooner!
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.
… moreKimberly 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.
… moreGreen Forever
Very nice atmosphere and great service!! I went with my two daughters and they let them make their own pizza. They loved it! The pizza was good and I love a wood fire pizza. The service was amazing!! They were so nice and polite!
… moreJames Graves
Very good restaurant. I had there Bee Sting pizza and it was delicious. They had a live musician (Dave Ellis) and he was very good. It was a little difficult getting to Solon to get to the restaurant, but well worth it. Great fun atmosphere to hang out with some friends and enjoy pizza or Italian food.
… moreBret williams
I’ve had nothing but GREAT service, and GREAT food at Red Vespa. The pizza is one of a kind and the meatballs are fantastic. It can get kind of busy on a Friday night so I recommend getting there a little early if you want a table. Either way, it’s worth the wait.
… moreConnie Kennedy
We had dinner with another couple at Red Vespa Friday night and it was a great experience. From the delicious and sophisticated appetizers to the well executed entrees, all the food was great. The wine list is not particularly extensive, but the two bottles we tried were both excellent…and very reasonably priced. A great reason to drive to Solon for dinner!
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