I went after 9 for dessert only on a Wednesday and...

I went after 9 for dessert only on a Wednesday and sat at a high table in the bar, so can only comment on that time and place but Vespaio seems to be a perfect place for a late date or romantic rendezvous. The setting is beautiful; decor, furnishings and lighting create an ambiance for relaxation and easy conversation. There's a harmonious buzz and the friendly waitstaff float around efficiently but unobtrusively. I had the Torta Nera, a rummy chocolate walnut torte with buttercream "filling" (artistically arranged on top), finished with chocolate nibs and a caramel sauce drizzled over the plate. Sweet but not cloyingly, moist but not soggy, big flavor but nothing overpowering, and just the right size serving to go with an espresso or port. My very friendly waitress (who's worked there 9 years!) invited me to come back another day to try a signature handmade pasta dish that features their own sauce made from hand picked, sun-dried tomatoes.

I will.