"Cafe Vico is always a winner! Food is always fresh & cooked to perfection Staff is above & beyond gracious & helpful They have great private rooms for large special parties They are in a plaza that is very easy to find & directly on a major artery in Fort Lauderdale You will always have a good experience at Cafe Vico!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The test of a good restaurant is how well the staff responds when the chef s not there. Casa Vico has a well trained team. Black spaghetti with sausage; veal parmigiana, mushroom risotto,tortellini all cooked to perfection Nice bottle of wine and family dinner on Sunday was relaxed, tasty and filling. Even ran into friends."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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"From the minute we walked in, until we left the experience was exceptional. Marco greeted us with a warm welcome. We could not believe that we had not dined at Cafe Vicco before. It was worth the drive from Weston. All four of us are foodies and eat out quite frequently. Thank you for a superb evening."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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"Pretty, if a bit over the top, room. Very good to excellent ( but pricey) food. Specials can be very expensive so ask price before ordering ( waiters wont tell you if you don't ask) . Excellent professional service."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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"If you want to relax and have a good meal, Café Vico is for you. Our group of 5 really enjoyed taking our time to order and also between courses without feeling rushed by the staff. The bruschetta on the house was fresh and delicious. Caesar salad was not overloaded with dressing. Everyone enjoyed their meal as well."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Superb food and service! Exceptional blend of tastes and textures. Will most definitely dine here again!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"This was a nice experience, excellent food, good service, but I was disappointed in the fact that my online reservation specified that this was a birthday celebration for my son. Two other tables near ours were serenaded with the birthday song, so I expected that we would be next and it didn't happen."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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"We were disappointed with our visit to Cafe Vico. I ordered the fetuccine with clams and the pasta was grossly overcooked, stuck together like a blob in the middle of the plate. For the prices this restaurant charges, the least we would have expected was pasta cooked fresh and al dente. There are several Italian restaurants in Fort Lauderdale in the same price range that are way superior."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
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"Service and food are excellent at the charming neighborhood find! With the owner host overseeing details, its more like dining in a private home. Food is top notch with outstanding home made pastas, fresh seafood and reliable standards. Our veal piccata was perfection as was the fresh salmon. Parking is a breeze and the setting intimate. Enjoy."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Marco is probably the most personable restaurateur in S Florida. He greets and chats with his patrons. He loves to cook and runs a very fine restaurant. Our Veal chop was perfect, our Puglia wine an excellent pairing and the pasta carbonara divine. Rumor is he is expanding once again. What luck for Fort Lauderdale!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"Food was very good although brown sauce too saltish. Nice ambiance for neighborhood spot. Had profiteroles for dessert. This was weakest dish. Appetizers were creative and delicious."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"Designed to accommodate large parties, which naturally leads to high noise levels. The food was good basic "red sauce italian" We were disappointed in the rubbery and underseasoned fried calamari, the clams in my Vongole were gritty. We shared very good ceasar salad and outstanding desserts. The Osso Buco was good but not anything special."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"Always make a point of having dinner at Cafe Vico when I'm visiting family in South Florida.
Marco and his staff always make us feel welcome, and the food is wonderful (the frutta di mare fra diavolo with black and white linguine was off the charts!).
My family and I had a terrific evening.
if you're looking for good Italian food in the Fort Lauderdale area, this is the place to go to."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"This was my 3rd experience with Cafe Vico. The food and service are always on the mark. The meals are pricey, but not as much as the cocktails. $24 for a martini and vodka gimlet is a little steep. Our server was attentive without being over zealous. The veal francese was fresh and cooked perfectly and served on a bed of spinach. The owner, Marco Vico, is always present and welcomes you as family to his restaurant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"It's located in a strip mall, but once inside the restaurant has a warm and cozy feel. The service was outstanding. They sent us to the bar while we waited for our table. The bar tender made a great suggestion to purchase a bottle of wine that was on special versus paying by the glass and he gave us cheese and olives to nibble on. The meatball appetizer was delicious and both of our entrees - the pork dish and homemmade pasta carborana were also very good. The only reason I didn't give the food an excellent rating was because my pasta was slightly overcooked. I prefer my noodles cooked more al dente, but I would definitely go back and bring my family/friends."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"Cold night, and because it was busy and I had asked to sit outside when booking online, I was informed we had to sit outside. The two heat lamps and partial plastic covering did little to shield the wind and cold. And because the restaurant was busy, the food took forever to arrive, and when it did it was cold. Next time I would cancel if the weather was not good. It unfortunately colored the whole experience. I could not wait to leave."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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"It was very pleasurable dining at Cafe Vico. The food, service, and ambiance were EXCELLENT!! I will return there again SOON!!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Great restaurant, we love to go back for delicious meals. Service was not personable, rather we were one of many tables that the main server had going. That server greets, tells specials, takes order and drops the check. Gives the impression of being almost robotic."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2012
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"We go there every time we're in Fort Lauderdale and it's always superb. The folks do a fabulous job of making you feel like you matter...and it's clear they've connected their customer service to your return visit."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Cafe Vico has been a favorite restaurant of ours for a few years. The food is consistently delicious, there are generous portions, the presentation is always beautiful, and the menu offers MANY choices. The wait staff are attentive but not smothering and the owner always comes around to see how you are enjoying your food. On leaving I waved goodbye to the owner and thanked him; he gently grabbed my hand and kissed it, with a bow. What a perfect ending to a wonderful meal and a memorable evening!"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"I have been to this restaurant 3 or 4 times last year I always found it satisfactory this time the food left me very disappointed and for the prices paid I would not return"
Dined on 02/04/2013
2011
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"Love Love Love this place. In Lauderdale for 8 days went for dinner twice. Have the Burrata if available you won't be disappointed. Wait staff is terrific and friendly. Corkage fee is high @ $25 per bottle three of us usually share two bottles of wine with dinner brought a double size bottle to save on fee -no issue. Lasagna was good but not your usual type if you're looking for noodles & cheese don't get it. It's mostly meat and sauce. Ravioli is excellent. Terrible Lemoncello."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic
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"I'm so tired of going to strip malls in Florida for the best food. Cafe Vico has proved to us again... The most delicious dining is sometimes right under your nose. Thank you for a wonderful night!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"love the ambiance in this restaurant; although bit hard to talk. Its a little loud. it was my birthday and special dessert with all singing made it even more special. great job!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: special occasion
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"As always, GREAT FOOD and OUTSTANDING service. We simply love this place, always shake hands with the owner (as he stops by every single table, every time). This restaurant has it all, the ambiance and the food/service."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Cafe Vico was recommended to us by a Michagan restauranteur who raved about it, especially the lasagna. We tried it and loved it and went back two nights later before a show at the Broward Center. Absolutely fabulous. Same waiter both nights, excellent service. The owner was a delight. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Will be on our places to eat when wintering in Ft Lauderdale."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"This style of food prep seems a mix of Italian/French. More detail to plate presentation & eye appeal than most typical restaurants.Specials are expensive [$39] & should include soup or salad."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I love Cafe Vico! Every time I dine here I am never disappointed. Marco (the owner) is such a gracious host. And the service is always excellent. This night we had Diego, who was wonderful, even with our high maintenance crew. One of the people in our group had never been to Cafe Vico before. It is now one of her favorite restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. Don't let the strip mall-like setting fool you. It is wonderfully decorated, very warm and inviting, and the food is excellent."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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