Our monthly fine dining group enjoyed a Tuesday evening meal at this long-standing establishment and consensus was A+. Would characterize it as overall having an old school charm that is rarer nowadays. Notable features of the evening included the obvious delicious food and beverage, as well as the table side preparation of Caesar salad and then the hot entrees over flame contained in copper burners. Staff were very proficient and entertaining during service. (Photos of menu and food items included with this review.) The interior decor was serene and pristine with linen tablecloths and napkins, artwork, and stonework. Valet parking available. Property has easy accessibility. Free street parking after 6 PM. Located within a block of Kentucky Center for the Arts and near the original Humana HQ (designed by architect Michael Graves). read more

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"In the 'Ville and I move like a don Eating fettuccine at Vincenzo's" (Jack Harlow) I never heard of Jack Harlow but just learned he is a Grammy nominated Louisville rapper. So that kind of explains why he gave Vincenzo's a shout out in a 2020 song! The food at Vincenzo's surely deserves being celebrated in song. I was in town for a convention and our Board of Directors held a welcome dinner here for around 25 or so. We had a three-course meal with a choice of two entrees. We all started off with an Insalata Agostino - (fresh spring mix tossed with cherry tomatoes and garnished with cucumbers, minced carrots, and topped with Gorgonzola cheese drizzled with Balsamic vinegar). It was a fresh, and delicious starter for us. The two entrée choices were both pasta dishes. Farfalle Quatro Formagi was bowtie pasta tossed with fresh Spring peas, minced carrots, and baby shrimp tossed in a savory Alfredo sauce with Reggiano Parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper. The other option was Penne Broccolini E Salsiccia - Quill -shaped pasta tossed with fresh broccolini, spinach and ground Italian sausage in a zesty peppercorn sauce dusted with Reggiano Parmesan cheese. My wife and I both chose the Farfalle with shrimp. She had it with the Alfredo sauce, and when I asked for a marinara instead, that was no problem. Dessert was a Belgian White Truffle Mousse with an Oreo cookie crust and topped with a raspberry coulis. Our dinner was great. The bowtie pasta was top notch and the amount of shrimp on our plates was very impressive. And that Oreo crusted Mousse was a delicious work of art. Vincenzo's is a high-end continental style restaurant with upscale décor and service. Our Vincenzo experience was definitely with singing about. read more

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Top notch service and amazing food! I went with a no carb dinner but my dinner mates raved about their pastas, veal, and sausage dishes. Table-side prep of Caesar salad and entrees was super fun to watch. Lots of people there celebrating so it's fancy but not stuffy! read more

Vincenzo's - Salmone allo Champagne - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Vincenzo's is such a treat. I have no photos as the few times I've been here have been for events, but the food is phenomenal and the service is so personal. I loved the chicken parmesan and the salmon. I have no doubt the rest of the menu is just as delicious. read more

Everything was perfect! The dining room is so elegant and cozy. We made a reservation and were seated right away. All of the staff were so professional and friendly. We enjoyed a bottle of red wine that was fabulous. For dinner we got the Salmon Champagne and the Linguine with meatballs. Everything tasted great! read more

Vincenzo's - Salmon Champagne and Linguine Polpette - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This was our first experience at Vincenzo's and it was disastrous. It was a prix fixe meal at $200 pp. We ordered ahead of time. The waiters were perhaps temporary help since this is Derby week. They were very disengaged, they delivered the wrong dishes, the beef was medium rare to rare (we were not asked how we wanted it cooked), the second drink I ordered never arrived. We were not asked if we wanted tea or coffee with dessert and my plate of food was dropped on the floor. The waiter picked up some but not all of the food on the floor. We threw a napkin on top of it to cover up the mess. What a debacle. To add insult to injury they tacked on a 25% mandatory tip for possibly the worst restaurant service we've ever experienced. I would avoid this place at all costs. read more

Vincenzo's - Dropped food by my chair. The waiters cleaned up about 3/4 of it and left the rest. Yuck. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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! read more

Vincenzo's - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I don't enjoy writing negative reviews but this just has to be said. I've never had a bad experience until Derby week. They didn't have our reservations upon arrival but fortunately they were able to get us seated pretty quickly. The biggest surprise came when we were told it would be a prix fix meal and that they couldn't split our check. $150 was the cheapest you could eat that night and after spending all day at the track and dropping some major coin already, we were not prepared to spend another $200 once you add in tax and tip. They also added 20% gratuity automatically. We did have a large party so this was understandable. For that kind of price tag I would have expected a much much better meal. Instead I got a salad that had 3 tiny slivers of tuna. Barely enough to get a taste. The main entree was decent size and well made bass but again still not worth over $100. I'm really disappointed that this wasn't disclosed when making reservations because we would not have come here. Also the noise level was so high because they crammed so many tables into the same room. Just overall not a great experience hence why a 2 star review. read more

Haven't been to Vincenzo's in many years...and will likely not return. Salads and drinks were nothing special. The disappointment was with my Filleto Di Manzo. I ordered the filet medium and it arrived well done (very well done). I normally don't send food back, but for a $65 steak that came with a few string beans and one petite potato, I sent it back. After our party had finished eating and I still didn't have my entree, the waiter apologized and said there were just too many tickets and my filet was not ready yet and would I like it boxed to go. We'd been there less than an hour and felt very rushed. Once cooked accordingly, the steak was just ok. Desserts were delicious. For the price, the ambiance and food isn't worth it. (My dessert and drink were comped, thanks to the GM). read more

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. read more

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Came in on a quiet Thursday and had such a pleasant experience. Our server, Mark, was incredibly attentive and handled my dairy allergy with real care. He knew the well and was able to make thoughtful adjustments on the spot so I could fully enjoy my meal without any stress. I ordered the champagne salmon, which typically comes with a cream sauce, and he swapped it out for a light marinara over bow tie pasta. It was a simple change, but one I truly appreciated. It's not often you come across a server who is so confident and knowledgeable about the menu, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. It made a big difference. Overall, it was a relaxed, enjoyable, no-fuss dinner, and I'll definitely be back. read more

The experience was amazing. It was quite, but quite enough to hear the elegant sound of the piano. When I went it was my first time this past weekend. (6/20/26) I sat down at my reserved table for two. Our waiter, Brandon, was very attentive and kind. I couldn't have asked for a better evening. But it only got better from there. About halfway through our main course Mr Vincenzo himself and his wife sat at the table next to us. He made sure to walk around and speak with everyone. A man you can tell cares about his restaurant. Every part from chef to customer and everything in between. I was even able to shake hands with him. I most definitely recommend dressing up in suit or dress and dining at this fine establishment. read more

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I experienced: + Very comfortable and elegant atmosphere. + Quality of food was exceptional high with nothing but the finest of meat, seafood, and vegetables. + Extensive bourbon & wine bar. + Veal was superb! + Server Mark E. (91) was outstanding throughout. If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a fine experience. read more

I had not been here in a few years and had a great experience last night. I was slightly concerned considering I read some mixed reviews in recent times on here, but it seemed like the same great place to me. Yes, the menu prices are higher than most places. But I'm not sure why this is a complaint for many when the menu is clearly posted online, so you should know going in. This has always been true here. Not sure why so many people on here are fussing so much about it, nothing new. Anyway, it seriously was a great experience. Myself and my Fiance were celebrating some recently life events and we decided this was the spot. I had some linguine with meatballs and it was so good. Every single bite from first to last was piping hot. Very savory and delicious. We had a house Cesar salad and it was good. The desert tiramisu cake was delicious. One of my favorite deserts to have in town. The service and experience is one of the best you can get in Louisville. Few places locally are as attentive to detail and your needs as this place. You never have to ask for refills they just do it for you without asking. You really feel prioritized. read more

I went on Saturday evening with my mom and my aunt for a celebratory birthday dinner. Everything from beginning to end was excellent. We were greeted warmly and taken right to our table. Throughout the meal we had top notch service, great recommendations from our server for my aunt who is gluten-free, our water were never less than half full, and the meal was paced well. Our server was attentive without hovering. Before our meal, we tried the espresso martinis and they were excellent. I started with a half Caesar which was really good and for dinnerI had a filet which was excellent and cooked a perfect medium rare. And finished with a delicious Belgian white chocolate cheesecake. The chef even wrote Happy Birthday on it and the server lit a candle for me. It was an unexpected touch that put a big smile on my face. At the table next to us an older couple was celebrating a birthday. Their server was taking their picture for them, laughing with them and clearly making their night special too. Great experience all around, highly recommend. read more

Vincenzo's - White Belgian chocolate cheesecake. - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Place was definitely not prepared for derby weekend, which is surprising. We waited at the bar for an hour after our reservation. The bartender was so rude and dismissive. He seemed like he hates his job. We politely asked for a drink menu and he snapped and said "do you see how busy we are I don't have any drink menus or glasses" then he stormed off. The other bartender was much nicer and got us some decent drinks. Our server was good once we finally got to our table. Food was decent, not great. Just meh. Atmosphere was nice. I'd skip this place if you're in Louisville- derby weekend or not. read more

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. read more

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! read more

Vincenzo's - Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Always amazing food, service, and vibe. A true upscale Louisville staple. Can't wait to be back.

Gotta be honest. It's just ok. I got the crepes and there was a bone chip. It happens, I get it. Fun to go to once or twice. Not regularly. Prefer Porcinis. Restaurant is quite pretty and servers good. read more

Food was very good here , and honestly not too bad priced. I thought I would be spending a lot more considering how nice it is. Would definitely come back. read more

It is an event to go to Vincenzo's, or it can be just a great choice. 5 of us went last night. Fish, lamb, beef and pork were our dinners. All were fabulous. Service was wonderful. Wine and desserts rounded out the evening. Will look forward to the next time we go back. read more

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. read more

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I have been a patron of Vincenzo's for more years than I can remember. It is exactly the same every single time! Amazing service, like no other, topped by wonderful, perfectly cooked food! Last night we came to celebrate my daughters birthday and we were all 100% happy with the whole experience! The filet would melt in your mouth and was perfectly cooked and hot when delivered! My sister had the salmon and loved it.You just cannot go wrong eating here and if you had anything you were not happy with(I never have) I have no doubt they would make it right. You are really missing out on a lovely dining experience if you don't give them a try! read more

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 read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Vincenzo's - a dining room with a table and chairs - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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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. read more

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Not sure.... I loved their prices and tastes was awesome to me also and the portions are foods

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! ⁣ read more

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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. read more

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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.... read more

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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. read more

Vincenzo's - Ravioli Con Pollo, Spinach Funghetti Mascarpone So dang flavorful!!! - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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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! read more

Vincenzo's - Dinner menu - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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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. read more

Vincenzo's - Dessert - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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. read more

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! read more

Vincenzo's - Italian Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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