Stopped here for dinner before flying home and thought the restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent yellow fin snapper, rigatoni and meat sauce and a vodka penne. All tasty dishes and cooked perfectly. The staff were incredible too. Be sure to try the chocolate brownie!
Delicious food and excellent service, from the manager to the waiter (Jackson) to other waitstaff. The ambience was elegant with walls covered in black & white portraits. This is a very special restaurant, especially suited for special occasions.
Do not be put off that this is in a strip mall because the food and service are leaving the strip and driving the mile to get real Italian food. First, the oil that comes with the bread might be worth the trip alone. It was full of garlic, and was fresh and homemade. Everyone's meal was amazing. The octopus appetizer was delicious and my family is very picky. The vodka sauce was excellent and carbonara was a bit more saucy than in Italy but quite tasty. The spaghetti and meatballs were delicious and the chicken piccata was not breaded and exceptionally juicy. They had a surf and turf that was also very good and cooked exactly as requested. The desserts were amazing also and there was not a crumb left. f
Stopped in for an early dinner before the boat parade and loved our experience. Quality Italian food with attentive service. Group of three of us decided to try Cafe Vico for dinner and loved our experience. I ordered the Margherita Pizza and enjoyed the freshness. My partner ordered the Gnocchi With a 4 Cheese Cream Sauce and said it was the best he has eaten. I tried a small bite and agreed, the perfect combination of cheese and cream. My brother tried two appetizers for his meal ordering the Meatballs and Calimari, enjoying both. Service was attentive but not pushy. Menu is a bit pricey but so worth the cost.
The made to order Italian food was great. Live music which is what brought us in to start with. Dancing, drinks and good food...what more could you ask for? Our waiter ran around like crazy covering his section, never pushed us. Place was hopping! Lots of food, had leftovers and cappuccino was an excellent way to end the night. Stop here you won't be disappointed.
My wife and I were here for an early dinner. Classy ambiance. Not too busy on this weekday. My entrée was raviolis with cherries. Very tasty indeed. My wife had the seafood raviolis. It was very good. Interesting flavors. We also had dessert and wine. Not cheap, but reasonably priced. Service could have been more efficient.
Hidden gem in City ! long time patron due to the Food Quality from top SE FL purveyors; consistent great service and wonderful chef ! perfect for a romantic or fun evening with friends & B-Day Celebrations -; Favorite dishes: lamb shops; lobster; chicken piccata; broccoli rabe; any chocolate dessert. Easy parking !
It was a Monday night and we planned to go to the Cuban restaurant in the same shopping plaza. It was closed but we spotted Cafe Vico across the way and decided to try it. What great luck! It's a large space broken up into smaller, intimate areas with great charm and ambience. We were seated by our waiter who brought water and some wonderful bread. The menu is extensive with lots to choose from. We perused it while our waiter uncorked and poured our wine. We started with excellent fried calamari and a stuffed artrichoke enjoing the dipping sauce and the bread. For my entree, I chose an excellent veal marsala while my dining mate opted for the chicken rollatine. Both served with a side of pasta of our choice adding to the pleasure of great food. It was obvious that chef/owner Marco took pride in quality and fresh ingredients, outstanding service and ambience. He stopped by our table and told us he would be relocating to another location in the not too distant future. Desserts and coffee topped off our meal and we left very full, satisfied and with a large doggy bag.
went for happy hour Mix drinks - $10. - weak appetizers - $14. - nothing special not worth the money - much better deals are close by
Hidden gem. Wow old school Italian done right. Service and food was outstanding. Authentic Hot and fresh. Great menu with tons of options. Good wine list. Entertainment upstairs. They did not miss a beat. From start to finish 5 stars. Menu prices reasonable.