Vincenzo's

Established in 1986, the fine dining restaurant specializes in northern Italian cuisine. The menu isn’t extensive but what they do- they do fairly well. It is apparently one of a very small number of upscale restaurants in the United States that still prepare your meal at the table side. The linen was nice. Since it’s inception, not much has changed except probably the menu. It’s nice, but it’s time for a physical update. Many of the tables are oversized and take up an oversized amount of room which makes table side meal prep crowded. My other noteworthy observation is that where as the wait staff, termed “Captain’s”, were all dressed in tuxedo type fashion, none of them matched. None. Jackets, pants, shirts, bow ties, shoes… nothing. That’s not five star. It didn’t take away from the dining experience but for THIS kind of money… the Captain Staff should be uniform.

My husband and I came here for our anniversary and experienced the BEST service we’ve experienced in a long time. From being seated, food and drink recommendations, refills and the timeliness of our meal, definitely deserving of all five stars! Delicious food was a plus and they went above and beyond to make our anniversary celebration even more special!

One of the best restaurants I've eaten at this year. The attention to detail and knowledgeable staff made this dinner wonderful! Look forward to going back! Oh the staff member in the picture was the absolute best! Kind, welcoming, and the absolute best. Im the horrible one that forgot his name!

My wife and I spent our 39th wedding anniversary at Vincenzo's. Our reservation was at 7:00 but they were able to accommodate our 6:40 arrival time. The atmosphere was elegant which set our expectations for a wonderful experience. Mark was our server and Carly was his assistant. And they greeted us right away with introductions and water. We decided against the appetizers because we had a large lunch. They offered two choices of salads so my wife chose the Agostino and I chose the Caesar. Both were delicious but their Caesar dressing was a bit too sweet for me. Our dinner entree choices were the Salmon Allo Champagne and the Filetto Palmeritana. Mark and Carly brought out our food along with a three burner stovetop. That's when the show starts. Mark then placed our vegetables on one of the burners. He then placed our main dishes on another burner and a plate over the third. Everything was then blended together right in front of us and served hot and delicious. The Salmon was incredible! Flakey and moist. The sauce was a perfect blend of dill, cream and champagne. Super Delicious! The filet was also incredible, cooked as ordered medium and the prosciutto and fontina cheese stuffed inside made the filet even better. The brodelaise sauce just topped it all off. A five star experience in atmosphere, good and service! If you celebrate an occasion, you can be serenaded in Italian by their talent waiter.

Great experience! Took my girlfriend for a birthday dinner and we received exceptional service. Atmosphere was pleasant, staff was very friendly. Food was absolutely amazing! From the appetizers to the entrée, it was very flavorful. The waiters brought out complimentary desert (tiramisu) and it was top class. As an added bonus, a staff member came out and sang happy birthday in Italian and it made our evening special. Would definitely go back.

Ambience, beautiful table settings, and keep the wine flowing. Date night again and enjoyed dining with 2 other couples. The prices had increased from our last visit, which was a surprise, but the food was still delicious. The menu was downsized. Hubby and I had the smoked salmon app, salmon in a cream mushroom sauce, and Tiramisu for dessert. COVID-19 inflation strikes again!

Hands down best dining experience our family has had. The staff is beyond amazing and the owner is very involved. They made our special day that much more special. I would recommend everyone try this establishment.

Amazing experience from the wait staff and kitchen. The meal was the best authentic meal we have had in a long while.

We had a fantastic experience at Vincenzo's! Our group of 12 was handled seamlessly by the staff -- they were incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The space was clean, nicely set up, and quiet, which made it perfect for our team gathering. I had the ravioli mascarpone, and it was absolutely delicious -- rich in flavor and just the right portion. Great service from start to finish. We'll definitely be back! * P.S make sure to try their Tiramisu. One of the best I've ever had!

A Louisville institution for many years...maybe a hair below the pre-eminent status it once held, as I see reflected in some reviews, but still a splendid option for a classic night out (or a somewhat hidden gem of a spot for a business lunch). Vincenzo's is Italian fine dining, pure and simple. Excellent pastas, veal, chicken, all the classic dishes. Tortellini Buddeke is a dish that one can never go wrong with. The Crepes Agostino are magical. And while I don't know if there's a particular prompt to cause it, they do tableside prep at times that provides a delightful mini-show with the meal. Quality wine list, cocktails are good but not their best offering (they do have a good overall alcohol selection). Elegant space, and the service is what sets this place apart. The staff is welcoming, efficient, a brilliantly balanced in their attentiveness. And Vincenzo still makes the rounds as he has for as long as I can remember (probably since they opened), which is always a welcome touch.

We've been here for my birthday and for a special date night and have been pleasantly surprised both times! What an elevated experience. We felt so special. The fettuccine Alfredo was incredible and they warm the dish right in front of you for the freshest meal. Both servers we've had were helpful, kind, and fun!

I've worked downtown for more than two years, but had never experienced the iconic Vicenzo's before. It's right on the corner of 5th and Market, which is experiencing a lot of development right now. It's located by a number of offices and Whiskey Row, so you'll run into a healthy mix of tourists and office workers. We went for a Wednesday at lunch. I'm from New Orleans originally, where business lunches are extremely popular and are much more approachable price-wise than dinners. Vincenzo's with its throwback atmosphere and attentive servers certainly made it feel like I was back in NOLA. The bread came out right away, and drink orders were taken quickly. People who knew I was going there all recommended the chicken Alfredo, so that's what I ordered. It was pretty good! And the portion was huge. I wish I could share more food insight, but that's what everyone at my table ordered. I'd be curious to come back here for a dinner date or even another lunch. The room we were in was fairly empty because most guests were in a different room for the monthly Louisville Forum. I'm looking forward to a return.

We went here for a business lunch. All the staff were very friendly and professional. Our waitress was great, she was personable and knowledgeable. I had the Caesar salad with their signature dressing. Note: I do not eat anchovies, but the dressing was great, I could not taste them. For the entree I ordered Crepe Agostino (tender veal wrapped in a crepe, with a bechamel sauce and marinara). It was absolutely delicious. It was served with steamed vegetables and seasoned small potatoes. Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Mr. Vincenzo stopped by to wish us a Merry Christmas at the end of the meal. It was a great experience.

As we walked in the entire place smelled like Butane and stale carpet. As a pretty empty room we were sat at a tiny table by the door with so much on the table we couldn't even sit the menu down. The menu was large but paper and dirty. The dining room had multiple light fixtures out and they visibly had dust on them. Both drinks were over priced and super sweet like no alcohol was added. Waitresses clearly were over whelmed. Caesar salad was split and overwhelming with dressing and no Parmesan cheese pepper at the table tasted old. Dinner brought out in skillets and sat on a tray next to us while we waited for it to be reheated with butane heaters (weird and awful smelling) they were turning them off with the pepper grinder. Fettuccine Alfredo was WAY overcooked and noodles were soggy!!! Chicken tasted like it was out of a packaged bag! Parmesan cheese was served out of a bowl with a spoon for this to be authentic Italian it sure doesn't seem as such. Complimentary bread with plain butter was best Husbands asparagus and chicken dish was ok he said chicken was just ok asparagus was cooked good caused bathroom issues that kept him up. I have the worst ingestion of my life. Will NOT be returning. I would rather eat at Stony River or Repeal

One of the best dining experiences in Louisville- great Northern Italian Food. Service was perfect along with a great atmosphere. Started off with table side appetizer Tortellini Buddeke Crepe Agostino- perfect order made right in front of you. Lamb Chops was cooked to perfection and Lobster Spaghetti is one of the best meals in the country! Love Vincenzo's - Highly recommended

I've been here before and had great service and good food. I went there again this past Friday and was disappointed. When we were seated the tablecloth was stained and a piece of fruit was left on the table. When we brought the concern to our waiter he seemed unbothered and didn't even remove it. Food was good.

The best thing about this place was the service. The poor servers though. They dressed in tuxedos and there was no air conditioning (or very very weak). And they were all sweating. Beads of sweat on their faces. The wine was wonderful if overpriced. The food was ok. Nothing amazing. It feels like a place that has passed its prime and is just running on an older reputation from a better day. Nothing about this place feels modern or comfortable. But the people were so nice. And like I said, the wine was good.

Went to Vincenzo's on New Years Eve and had a spectacular time! The food was some of the best I've ever had even in Italy and the service was fabulous. Professional wait staff. You can clearly tell. Also the restaurant itself was modern design with a warmth to it. I had a wonderful time, all staff was fabulous and the prices were less expensive then I thought. Really can't say enough about Vincenzo's except we'll be going back and soon.

Was looking for a sit down place for lunch and came across Vincenzo's. You walk in and are greeted with friendly staff. Walking further in you see peaceful table settings that are accentuated with big, bright windows. For lunch I had salmon that was nothing spectacular. The service however was top tier. My server was beyond accommodating with the biggest heart. I'd come back just for him.

We made a reservation for a large group on NYE. I love to look at the menus ahead of time and had already decided on calamari for a starter and Caesar salad. We were presented with a limited menu. Not sure if it was due to our party size or the holiday. Regardless, my meal wasn't memorable nor worth recommending. Unfortunately, everyone in our party felt the same. Drinks were good, space was lovely.

The service was nice. Food was very tasty. I love the meatballs and the ravioli. I will say the valet parking was pretty strange. He got our keys and parked a few spaces down and when we finished eating we were given the keys to walk back to the car.

They truly go above and beyond to make your experience something unique and elegant. The staff was kind, attentive, and professional. We came here for my birthday on a Thursday night around 5:30PM. We had made a reservation so we got seated right away in the perfect intimate corner spot of the dining room. There was quiet elegant music playing (which I love- really set the mood for a good dinner!) Dining room was spacious. There were a few couples also dining in the dining room the same time as us, but they sat us all far away in the room, which I appreciated so we could each have our own "private-like" dinner experience. Butter on the table was in the shape of roses. Bread was good. We got two Caesar salads which were large and out of this world! Now let me talk about the fettuccini Alfredo.... IT WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! Which is a lot coming from an Italian girl who has eaten a lot of pasta in her life. Truly genuine and delicious. They even finish cooking the pasta on a little server right in front of your table on open flames which means HOT pasta on your place. It was exquisite. At the end they brought me out a birthday dessert with candle. So special of them to go above and beyond. Truly grateful. Come here for any special occasion. Date night. Birthdays. family gatherings.

We've been sitting here for an hour and a half and our entrees are nowhere in sight. They aren't even that busy. I had a Caesar salad that was $18 for wet croutons and a bag of lettuce. The bread they served was hard and lukewarm. On the plus side I've been able to enjoy two $30 cocktails while we wait. Updated: the entrees finally came and it was actually very good. Not worth the wait but quite good. When the bill came, it was not itemized, so we did not know whether they had already applied gratuity. $300 plus and they put us in the awkward position of having to ask.

Always a great meal at Vincenzo's! Went here for lunch and it's the same great quality food and service for a very affordable price.

Excellent! Had Gouda stuffed veal and it was some of the best ever. They even reheat the dish at your table just to ensure it is piping hot. Very tender. Had a good salad. Great hot fresh bread. Delicious white chocolate dessert. Excellent service. Absolutely noting but positive comments to make. I just wish I didn't live 200 miles away or I'd be here much more often. Very good value for the money.

The best service! I had lunch here with a group of six people. The linguine meatballs and fettuccine alfredo were both delicious. Portions are generous and the lunch prices are very reasonable for the quality. But the star of the show was our server, Ruben! He has the most positive energy and really made the lunch special! Thank you!

Ten years between visits, it's not nearly as good as I remembered. The service is great, super attentive with table side preparations. There is literally a team of waiters catering to your every need. We went early evening, there were 2 other tables and the restaurant didn't impress in the light of day. Again not as elegant as I remembered, it looked aged and a bit weathered. There are small windows on one wall giving the feel of being in a basement. They had some unique signature cocktails or so I thought but to be honest giving a standard Manhattan or Old Fashioned a cutesy name doesn't necessarily improve it. Vincenzo's is pricey for Italian, making it a poor value given the taste of their food and is the reason for the 3 star review. We started with the Cesar salad, which I recall was prepared table side. This time it wasn't, maybe because it takes too much time so they've dispensed with this practice. Nothing special and certainly not worth the $16 price. We had some risotto with a medley of fish and shrimp, crazy salty. For entrees we selected linguine and meatballs (my wife's taste are simple), the noodles tasted homemade and they along with sauce were good but the meatballs were rubbery, so rubbery we could probably use to play pickle ball, which we did... just kidding, but they were rubbery. I got the lamb chops covered with rosemary and bourbon demi-glacé. Umm the sauce was a little off and there was some gaminess that came through, perfectly cooked though. So there you go, sans the dessert, pretty expensive not so great tasting Italian. The service is awesome though, well... they serve like 6 lamb chops, I only ate 3, they boxed up the remaining 3 and placed the 3 bones of the chops I ate in there too, so there's that....

I came to visit family and this restaurant is high end classy casual. The waiters are dressed in formal attire and the atmosphere is very nice. I loved the smoked salmon appetizer with an arugula salad that had a wonderful balsamic reduction dressing. My entree was so flavorful!!! I had the Ravioli Con Pollo Spinach Funghetti Mascarpone. The service was great if I ever cone back this will be a definite dinner spot. I do recommend that you dress up a bit. There is some street parking and a parking garage close by.

Food was really good. It's what you would expect of an Italian eatery. I highly enjoyed my ravioli it was full of flavor! I will be back when I revisit the area!

Food was good nothing really to write home about hence the 2 rating . Presentation to the table was nice in the pots to warm plates. Service was terrible. Waited 1.5 hours and all tables around us were getting served in 15 min-20 min , we inquired and Daniele informed us it was the rigatoni. Now i am a chef and know it takes 10-12 min for rigatoni. We asked for the manager, he came over when the food was being served to the table to apologize and tell us the pastry chef was preparing something very special apologized for the delay. Well. The masterpiece from the pastry chef was a serving of the white choc mousse tart cut into 3 serving. Shameful and no communication about the delay. Terrible Service. I have never had such horrible service Ambiance was ok however loud and large group could be heard all over the dining room floor from a private area. Will not be going back to this establishment.

We had a lovely Valentine's dinner at Vincenzo's! They have a dress code for the dining room, a coat check with numbered tickets, and the servers wear tuxedos. If you are looking for a "fancy Italian dinner" experience, this is the place. We were serenaded by live piano music throughout the evening. The decor was modern but reminiscent of Italy - think Galileo / maps instead of village family life art. As to their menu, Vincenzo's is known for outstanding pasta, so we had the seafood spaghetti and ravioli with mascarpone. It did not disappoint. The shrimp & lobster in my pasta were a flavor explosion - my compliments to the chef! ⁣

This place is superb! The food was absolutely delicious, from our Tortellini appetizer to our salmon and chicken. We will be back for sure! Also, the dessert was magnificent, which unfortunately was the only picture I took.

Went here for Valentine's Day. They were very busy (of course) and did seat some people with a 9:00 reservation before us (we had an 8:30 reservation) but it was a holiday and they seemed so busy that they didn't really know what they were doing. We didn't have to wait too terribly long despite all the people and food and drinks came out in great timing. Expresso martini is amazing and the Alfredo my bf got was pretty good! I got a pasta dish with meatballs and it was good as well.

Valentine's Evening. I always go into Valentine's reservations expecting very little. It's a busy time and I try to give grace. This was pathetic. First off we were seated in a side room with 4 small tables. It was dark, felt dingy and seemed like they added it to be able to seat more people. I should have spoke up and said this is not acceptable but I didn't. My mistake. We were seated. The waiter never came. I thought hmm well it's valentines. 15-20 solid mins passed. Some bread was thrown onto our table during this time but nobody said a word to us. The bread was hard and not good. I am not critical and this was bad. Still No waiter. My husband ended up going to the bar to get us a drink. The drinks were all terrible. 1 bartender. When she was busy, the hostesses were making the drinks. So, in a fine dining restaurant you have young girl hostesses looking through a book trying to figure out what goes in drinks. They served me a lemon drop martini in a bourbon glass with zero alcohol. Straight lemon water. I thought well I'll try to drink. I finally told my husband to try it. $15 lemonade. He took it back. They remade. The next drink came out and I couldn't drink it. They put bitters or something strange into it? My son ordered a Shirley temple. They ran out of sprite so they made it with club soda instead? Why wouldn't you say, we are out of sprite??? Our waiter finally shows up. I give the guy credit, he is obviously exhausted, sweating profusely and tired. It was sad. We ordered an appetizer. It was really good!! The star of the entire show. A heart shaped ravioli with seafood. I was thinking well, maybe things will go up from here. No. That didn't happen. We suffered through dinner. Nothing was great...even good...especially for the prices. Lobster ravioli was not edible, it was so tough. I gave dessert a chance. I always remember their almond joy dessert. It still tasted good. This used to be a stellar restaurant in Louisville. We celebrated our engagement here back in 2008. We spent many anniversaries here but it has gone down. If it is here in a year or so, I will be shocked. The bill came and we honestly felt robbed by the food given and the service. Olive Garden would have blown them out of the water. I don't blame the poor waiter. He was over worked. Management here is terrible. I would assume the good wait staff recognizes the decline of the restaurant so they are going other places. I hate to give bad reviews but I also hate throwing away my hard earned money. This really wasn't 1 star. It was 0.

My son graduated high school and he wanted to go to Vincenzo's because of the mention in the Jack Harlow song What's Poppin. He made a nice choice and got guess what for dinner, if you guessed fettuccine you are correct. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and the appetizer. We got a shareable appetizer that consisted of a beef/veal crepe and cheese tortellini. I had the Veal La Madeira which comes with vegetables and a potato which were all very good. They even went above and beyond and brought complimentary desserts for my graduated son, my daughter who just had a birthday and her best friend whose birthday was at the beginning of May. Vincenzo's impressed and we will be back as a result.

Had a wonderful holiday dinner with a large group of friends at Vincenzo's. I've previously been to Vincenzo's for corporate events, but this was my first traditional dining experience. I wasn't blown away - the staff is very attentive, but the food was not what I expected for this dining experience. The best part of the meal was the caprese salad and artichoke appetizer. Both were fresh and flavorful. I ordered the veal medallions with melons and the veal was rubbery and did not have a great flavor. A vegetarian at our table ordered a pasta dish that did not have pancetta in the description. Some other pasta dishes at our table did not stand out. Another diner at my table raved over the salmon and was very happy with it. The desserts were amazing - we had the almond joy pie and white chocolate mousse, and both were fantastic!

Celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. Excellent service, amazing food quality and great atmosphere. Love that the side items were prepared right in front of us. The service was also unparalleled. Since it was our first time in the restaurant, we felt a bit overwhelmed with the menu. Everything seemed great! Our server went above and beyond as he gave us recommendations on what to order and also his favorite salad. We ended up ordering the tomato salad (I forgot what it's called but it's delicious!), their special for app, Vitello Saltimbocca for my husband, and Branzino for my entree. I loved everything that I ordered. Everything tasted authentic and fresh. The vegetables were also seasoned well and cooked just right. It complemented the sea bass that I ordered. Overall, the whole dish tasted light yet very satisfying. For the finale, we were surprised with an anniversary dessert plate which really touched our hearts. It was the perfect ending to our Italian dinner experience. We promised ourselves that we will go back!

Vincenzo's hosted a recent business event I attended, so note that this review is specifically related to a larger party, private room and fixed menu offering. The overall experience was above average: lovely decor, gracious staff, spacious private room, and impeccably timed delivery of courses, table-bussing, and drink-refilling. In regards to the execution of a private function, there were some hits and some slightly off target aspects. This was the first group event I've attended where the menu was entirely fixed, without several options from which to choose. There was one salad (Caesar), one entree (pairing of breaded chicken and salmon), and one dessert (white chocolate mousse torte). This was a problem for me, as I try to eat as plant based as possible, and each course had an element of dairy, eggs, or meat. I inquired whether vegan offerings were available, and initially felt chastised because I had not requested this when I RSVP'd (not an option). Eventually, however, they were accommodating and provided a salad of greens and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, an entree of breaded eggplant with veggies, and lemon sorbet with berries for dessert. The salad and sorbet were good, but nothing special. The berries were huge and fresh, and the eggplant was spectacular. The veggies were disappointing - unseasoned and with a suspiciously recently unfrozen texture. For a business event it was fine. I don't expect perfection with a large group event, however when I am considering options for dining on my own I do take prior experiences into consideration. Based on this experience alone, I don't think Vincenzo's goes above and beyond, and would likely chose a different venue for my next Italian adventure.

This place is a true gem! We went for our Anniversary and had a wonderful time. Caprese salad, artichoke salad, seafood spaghetti and veal. All finished by this dessert that we destroyed before I could grab a good photo.

WE HAD AN EARLY Anniversary dinner with great company. The ambiance was very nice, business casual. Nice paintings and art work throughout the dining area. Servers were all in black tie/bow tie with jackets and slacks. The seating was close so privacy between tables was not really attainable. The server recommended choices for drinks accompanying meals. The appetizers and some entrees were finished at table side by the serves which was a really nice treat. Portions were also decent. Food tasted very good. Desserts were also very good. The cheesecake was a bit bland the sauce helped to add flavor.

My husband and I visited to celebrate our anniversary on Saturday. He had called to make reservations the day before but when we arrived, they did not have our reservation listed, but luckily they had a table for us. Menu selections and service were great. Food was delicious. My biggest disappointment was the ambience. On the positive, the dining area is elegant with white tablecloths and servers are all dressed in black tie. This is our 3rd time dining here, the first time being the night my husband had proposed to me In 2012. We have always had nice experience before. So naturally, we wanted to revisit for a quiet, romantic atmosphere, however we found it to be quite loud. Had a hard time hearing our server. There were fussy young children and babies in our dining area. I am not sure why one would take children, especially young children to a fine dining restaurant, but we were not expecting that when we selected Vincenzo's for our occasion. I was also disappointed in the very casual attire of many of the patrons, which may or may not be something that Vincenzo's can control, although they do have listed on their website a "suggested" dress code of: "casually elegant attire is encouraged" but I observed people in shorts, t-shirts, ball caps, excercise leggings and tennis shoes and jeans with holes. I know some restaurants adhere to stricter dress codes and if Vincenzo's describes itself as "fine dining restaurant" it would be nice if they would adhere to a fine dining dress code or at least business casual dress code (no jeans, shorts, exercise leggings). It's a higher price restaurant so when you pay for special occasion and look around and see people dressed as if they are at any more casual family style Italian restaurant, it just takes away for me, from the full experience of making it feel special.

The historic building, clean and elegant colors, white tablecloths, and black tuxedos. Vincenzos has the look to set itself apart from so many other restaurants downtown. The appearance is impressive without being intimidating. The menu is straightforward, offering a decent number of options which focus on breadth rather than depth of any particular food type (its not all pasta or anything like that). We ordered a couple of appetizers, entrees and drinks which all delivered. The entrees were fun, but not amazing. Some of the food is prepared tableside. Your sides are prepared in pans, heated by the flames on a rolling cart for the freshest possible taste. Service was excellent! Attentive enough to keep my drink topped off without being bothersome. I really enjoyed the experience!

Vincenzos never disappoints! It had been a while since eating here so we were really looking forward to it. Service was great and at the speed necessary to slow down and enjoy our experience. Cocktails came first. An Old fashioned for him, a lemon martini for me. Then a beautiful antipasta dish if shell pasta, some seafood, and red sauce reduction. To die for! We split that along with splitting a Caesar salad. I would say the Caesar was "fine", but nothing to write home about. Store bought croutons etc. this is an area they could improve. Dinner for me was a pork dish wrapped around a stuffing of apples and vegetables covered in a red sauce. My husband had a veal stuffed with Gouda spinach and some other yummy things. As we were celebrating our 22nd anniversary, we were treated to a dessert of two samples. Their take on tiramisu was phenomenal! Really loved it. And the other dessert was a cheesecake with Oreo crust and raspberry coulis. A bottle of wine with dinner finished us off, fat and happy.

Last night my colleague and I took clients out for dinner at 6:45pm. It was absolutely the worst dinner, we have had to pay for in a long time. The appetizer was supposed to be a pesto with cheese ravioli - it was really oil saturated cheese raviolis with chicken thrown together ( beyond stomach turning ) . My colleague ordered the Chicken and asparagus. She received a platter of mushed sauce over a chicken like meet and no asparagus. One client ordered bone chop ( no bone and cold ) client #2 ordered spaghetti and meatballs - the platter was beyond horrible. It wasn't spaghetti and the meatballs were tasteless cold and hard . Actually have had better at Olive Garden . I ordered the fillet medium rare with Gorgonzola and received an almost raw cold fillet in a gravy brown sauce . The salads were all saturated in dressing. Our waitress disappeared after the first drink order and only returned to hand us the astronomical bill considering the horrific meals we were served . I was beyond embarrassed and disappointed. Words can not describe what a terrible experience this was all around . It's sad because years ago on my first visit to Kentucky for work Vincenzo's was definitely different . Sad to have chosen them and also to experience their rapid decline in food and service.

Vincenzo's was extremely disappointing. I'd describe it as 5 star pricing, 4 star ambiance, 2 star food, and 1 star service. If you judged by the restaurant's appearance and prices (and the sheer number of staff), you'd expect an amazing experience. Yet the menu is extremely limited, the taste of the food is subpar (honestly no better than chain Italian restaurants), and we had servers who just were inattentive. We arrived very early -- 5 pm on Saturday, yet it took more than an hour to get our main dishes. The appearance of the food was nice, but the actual taste was meh.

Old school vibe, white starched tablecloths, Eugene the waiter was the best. Food was excellent and not overpriced. Didn't go to bar as it was lunch time- but wanted to!!

Great food. I had salmon and it was delicious. Great service as well The potato's were my favorite

Beautifully decorated, great service, authentic Italian food. Cannot go wrong! Highly recommend if you are downtown.

The food here is actually spectacular. I ordered the ravioli at the recommendation of my server. I LOVED it! Also, the staff at this restaurant is so great. They were very kind and even brought me a sponge cake for my birthday. It was delicious and not too sweet. The dining room is beautiful and there definitely is a nice ambiance. Dress nice!

I came in here for lunch because I've been really wanting some authentic Italian quisine. The ambience is wonderful and this place is a perfect establishment to take a date. The lighting was slightly dim, but not dark. I ordered the smoked salmon which consists of Scottish smoked salmon with capers, shallots, olive oil and lemon. The food came out quite expeditiously, but that's not surprising because fish cooks extremely fast. When I bit in to it, I noticed the salmon had a nice sear on the outside, but was juicy, and flaky on the inside. The olive oil is always a nice choice in my book. I love olive oil probably more than I should. The fish wasn't overly greasy or soaked in the oil but it was just the right amount. The capers added just the right amount of saltiness without the fish absorbing salt like they would if it were cooked in a pan and over salted. My only complaint is the parking situation. I will typically avoid most places that are known for having precarious parking, but that did not impact my dining experience, just the lethargy after eating a heavy meal then having to trek back to my vehicle made me think that this may be a place to go to, on a less frequent basis.

There with friends. First time for all of us. Didn't start smoothly as we had a 7:00 pm reservation and weren't seated until 7:30. However, Vincenzo himself took charge and actually set the table himself! Service was really good. A real team effort. My wife and I split a Caesar salad. It was very good and 1/2 was plenty. My wife ordered the ravioli with chicken and she says it was delicious. I got the fettuccine con pollo. Also very good. Our friends ordered pasta and red sauce w/o meat (he is vegan and there are no vegan entrees on the menu). They were very accommodating and allowed him to essentially special order his meal. He must have like it since he ate every bite. Our other friend had veal, and loved it! Ambiance was too loud for my taste, but some of that was due to another table of other friends having a great time. Interestingly the semi-prepared meal is further prepared tableside. I definitely recommend Vincenzo's if you are in Louisville.

I wanted to love this venue, unfortunately the service was slow (90 minutes to receive a meal; 15 minutes to get water after being seated; 30 minutes to get bread). In addition to the slow service the food was mediocre (too much salt; wilted overdressed salad). Danielle (server) was kind; however, her attention to the table was MIA. Has to hunt her down through another server to understand what was happening with our food. Shocking to see three tables served that arrived at the restaurant 30 minutes after us, receive their appetizer and entree before we were served. What was truly disappointing is the manager claiming to have their pastry chef make a special dessert "on the house" as an apology. The "special" dessert" was taking two slice slices of their existing dessert specials and slicing them in half to serve our party. While almost humorous and completely frustrating, the poor service, mediocre food and lack of accountability confirmed this restaurant deserves the "Do not return or patron restaurant" rating.

Oh my gosh! What a gem! Ambiance, decor, service, food, and drinks are excellent!!!

Such an amazing experience. I never normally eat alone but this gave me the confidence and happiness from doing it. Fettuccine was incredible. Chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so unique but classic. This Caesar salad was maybe the most amazing one I've ever had in my life. I'm not sure what they do with the dressing. It was in a league of its own. Would go back everytime I'm in Louisville.

Excellent service and such delicious food ; had an artichoke appetizer and Cesar salad! Both so good!! My son had pasta with lobster! So good

Womp womp. 2 stars for the red sauce, which was delicious, and that's about it. From the moment we walked in, we felt like uninvited guests. We wanted to sit at the bar for a quick drink and appetizer. It appeared that the bar is not open seating, which I'm not accustomed to. There was clear tension between the bartender and the hosts. It took the bartender a few minutes to put on her welcoming act so we continued to feel awkward for a bit. We ordered a drink, 2 salads, and an appetizer. This is supposed to be a fine dining restaurant and I never got a cloth napkin or a side plate for the basket of bread that came out (which were grocery store style hard white dinner rolls - not something I'd expect at a place like this). The salads were small and nothing special... definitely not $16 salads. The cesar was bland and not even served with anchovies. The crepe appetizer was good, especially the red sauce. Everything was over priced for what it was and the service we received. Overall ... unimpressed. There are better high end spots in the area.

I hosted a dinner for 12 at Vincenzo's. I appreciated their attentive service and delicious food in a fine dining atmosphere. Everyone in our group found an entree that they enjoyed. Desserts are decadent. The a cappella singer found just the right song to serenade our table. We had a delightful evening!