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Cafe Vico – Authentic Italian Restaurant & Catering in Fort Lauderdale

4.6
(1,586 reviews)

Business Details

1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304, United States
(954) 565-9681
https://cafevicorestaurant.com

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Italian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Cafe Vico – Authentic Italian Restaurant & Catering in Fort Lauderdale
1125 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33304, United States

Hours

Monday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Menu

1 menu · 145 items

Explore offerings from Cafe Vico – Authentic Italian Restaurant & Catering in Fort Lauderdale on 1125 N Federal Hwy in Fort Lauderdale, with popular starters - lunch, salads & soup - lunch, pasta - lunch, and entree - lunch available at this location.

Full Menu

145 items

Reviews

4.6
1,586 reviews
5 stars
1,234
4 stars
205
3 stars
61
2 stars
38
1 star
48
  • SJ
    Serena Jule
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Cozy, yet lively ambience with authentic Italy appeal in decor. Excellent menu and ample serving size. Service is perfect balance of attentiveness and friendliness without interfering with dining experience. There was a family with a baby carrier on the floor, so not sure if highchairs/elevated baby carriers are available. Definitely a place to frequent for excellent food and intimate dining experience. Great for romantic dinner as well as family and friends.
  • DK
    Denise Key
    Jun 29, 2026
    5.0
    I love the atmosphere and the live music was fantastic. We ordered off the extensive happy hour menu and every dish was wonderful and delicious. Service was spot on. I’ll be back with family and friends to try other tasty treats. I highly recommend not to miss this gem
  • DC
    Debra Collins
    Jun 28, 2026
    5.0
    Our first time at Cafe Vico, and it won't be our last! EXCELLENT food and FRIENDLY, attentive service. They made us feel so welcome. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary, and after dinner they surprised us with a beautifully decorated tiramisu. Absolutely wonderful.
  • BH
    Brooke Hollenbach
    Jun 24, 2026
    5.0
    Food was delicious and service impeccable! I managed to speak to Chef Vico and he was delightful. My waiter, Marlon was upbeat and attentive. I’ll be back!
  • RF
    Robert Freeman
    Jun 23, 2026
    5.0
    If I am being candid, my dining experiences in Fort Lauderdale have mostly ranged from almost pleasant to completely forgettable. Now don’t get me wrong - there are certainly good restaurants … but few create an experience that lingers long after the check arrives. Cafe Vico is one of those rare places. Although I am a native Californian, I spent a decade in Las Vegas. From the moment I walked through the doors, I saw and felt something increasingly rare. The best old-school Italian restaurants were never merely places to eat. They were stages for conversation, laughter, family stories, friendships, and bottles of wine that somehow emptied faster than anyone intended. Cafe Vico understands these traditions. I must confess that I arrived with more skepticism than optimism. Perhaps it was the Southern California snob in me—but I found myself wondering, “How good can a strip mall restaurant really be?” The first surprise was the room itself. The walls are covered with countless photographs, which would normally send my inner minimalist searching for the nearest exit. Yet somehow it all worked. The effect was warm, nostalgic, and deeply personal—less decoration than history. It immediately brought to mind not only vintage Vegas … when Italian restaurants were institutions rather than concepts, but also the Brown Derby in Hollywood … where every photograph carried a story. Better still, the atmosphere was fully matched by the food. Chef Marco, whose own story is as interesting as the restaurant he has built, personally selected our bottle of Chianti, opened it tableside, and poured it correctly. That may sound like a small thing, but proper wine service has become something of a lost art. More importantly, it reflects a philosophy. Details matter here. Hospitality matters here. Chef Marco has that increasingly rare gift of making guests feel less like customers and more like old friends who simply have not visited in a while. Then there was Eclair—yes, that is her real name, and, like her namesake, she was sweet, warm, and impossible not to love. Welcoming, accommodating, and remarkably efficient, she deserves special recognition because I may be a wee bit high-maintenance (but I am always fun!) Our server, Chris, was equally impressive—young, polished, knowledgeable, gracious, and highly efficient. He navigated the dining room with the confidence of someone twice his age and represented the restaurant beautifully. In an era when so many restaurants are bound and determined to be fashionable, Cafe Vico has chosen instead to be timeless. It understands that great dining is not merely about food - It is about making people feel welcome, cared for, and part of something larger than a meal. I shall return to those crowded walls once again - a glass of Chianti in hand, surrounded by hospitality that cannot be manufactured, and an atmosphere that cannot be copied.

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