Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
Louisville, KY 40202-3102
Phone: (502) 580-1350
- Price:
- $$$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2006, Special Occasion Dining 2006, Romantic Dining 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm , Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant – by Michele McCole Moss and Mark Lee Woodford
The Scene
The host warmly welcomes diners as they step into what was once a bank. Crisp white tablecloths, a team of waiters in tuxedos and the tableside preparations are just a few of the indications that diners will not only be sated, but feel pampered by the meal's end.
The Food
The tableside Caesar salad is an exemplar of the dish, dressed perfectly and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The gnocci are potato dumplings bathed in a sauce that smacks of deep tomato flavor with pancetta. Though poultry, seafood and game birds are on the menu, veal is the specialty. The thick-cut veal chop, topped with spinach and aromatic garlic, is so tender it will melt in your mouth. Desserts are the weakest part of the menu, but perhaps that's in comparison with the riches that proceed them.
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Insider Tips
Special RequestsAbandon the menu and ask the chef to prepare what he'd most enjoy cooking that evening or call ahead and request an old favorite.
Fancy Food, Plain PricesLunchtime offers plated (sorry, no tableside shows) meals of salads, sandwiches, pastas and meats for under half the price of the dinner.
Stellar WinesThe award-winning wine list has many notable, if a tad pricey, bottles from the finest wine-growing regions of Tuscany.
User Reviews for Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
02/19/2008 Posted by Vivynne
I was visiting Louisville, Ky for the very first time. I had the pleasure of having dinner at Vincenzo's with some friends. We where able to create our own appetizers, which I thought was a nice touch. We had Salmon with honey due and it was terrific. For dinner most of us got the "Touranado." The steak was so good it melts in your mouth.... The service was ok, I think we just got stuck with an awful waiter. When we asked for extra bread the bread was re-heated and did not taste very good. It also did not come until after about 4 times of asking for it. Overall I recommend you at least eat there once. The decor is very inviting and they have enough room for large groups. Also, if you take a good look at the outside architecture of the building it will leave a lasting impression.
Pros: Food
Cons: Service
11/18/2006 Posted by highlandercat
I made a reservation for a Valentine's day lunch last year. I asked for for a romantic corner table which they said they could do and I also asked if they were doing anything special for Valentine's day and they said no. We arrived and no one offered to take my coat or pull out my chair at the table right next to the kitchen they led us to. I asked if any other tables were available and was told sorry. The room did not fill up the entire time we were there which was a while because it took forever to place our order and get our food. A large group of businessmen who came in after us were served before us and the server waited on their every need. The server only showed up to our table sporadicly and I was really disappointed in the food. It was adequate but not what I was expecting for the price. As we left I noticed in the next room a lunch buffet with Valentine's decorations and tons of nice looking desserts. I asked the hostess about it and yes it was a Valentine's brunch open to anyone. I was so disappointed I wrote the owner a letter detailing my experience but never received any type of reply. I go to fine dining restaurants frequently and this was one of the biggest letdowns because I had heard about what a great place this is.
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