VIVO Italian Kitchen (full-service) at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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What is VIVO Italian Kitchen?

From appetizers to dessert, VIVO Italian Kitchen is the dream restaurant for Italian food-lovers of all kinds. Whether you like to play it safe with traditional pizza and pasta, or get authentically exotic with squid-ink seafood and beyond, VIVO’s curated recipes and quality ingredients will satisfy all of your flavorful cravings.

Where is VIVO Italian Kitchen located?

At Universal CityWalk Orlando.

VIVO Italian Kitchen – hours and reservations

Sunday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Reservations are available to book online.

What’s on the menu at VIVO Italian Kitchen?

Primi

Mussels Marinara – $18.00
White wine, garlic, basil, tomato, with crostini

Fried Ricotta – $12.00
Rosemary lemon ricotta lightly breaded and fried, house-made tomato sauce, basil, ricotta salata

Meatballs – $14.00
House-made meatballs in marinara

Calamari – $16.00
Lemon-garlic aioli, marinara

Beef Carpaccio – $19.00
Fried capers, grana padano, arugula, truffle emulsion

Antipasto – $21.00
Prosciutto, calabrese, imported Parmesan, provolone, gorgonzola, caponata, olive tapenade, pear chutney, agrodolce, grilled crostini

Wood-stove Pizza

Quattro Formaggi – $20.00
Mozzarella, fontina, italico, ricotta, sage

Wild Mushroom & Truffle – $20.00
Truffle burrata, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, arugula, grana padano, truffle emulsion

Margherita – $20.00
Tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, buffalo mozzarella

Italian Meat – $19.00
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, tomato sauce

Zuppa and Insalata

Pasta Fagioli – $11.00
Sautéed seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, pasta ditalini riscossa, prosciutto, extra virgin olive oil, parsley

Classic Caprese – $16.00
Marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic, sea salt

Minestrone– $11.00
Italian vegetable soup, ditalini pasta, pesto

Insalata Di Stagione – $14.00
Baby kale, frisee, roasted beets, apples, agrodolce, goat cheese, candied pecans, apple cider vinaigrette

Black Truffle Buratta – $18.00
Speck ham, arugula, roasted tomatoes, fresh artichoke, lemon thyme vinaigrette

Classic Caesar – $13.00
Romaine, croutons, grana padano, anchovy Parmesan dressing

Pasta

Pasta made fresh daily. Take home a bag of dried house-made pasta for $10.

Bolognese – $25.00
Classic meat sauce, spaghetti

Sausage Ragu – $24.00
Italian sausage, cream, marinara, creste di gallo

Linguine and Clams – $28.00
Seasonal clams, red chili flakes, garlic, white wine

Lasagna – $24.00
Pasta layers, bolognese, parmesan, mozzarella, creamy white sauce

Cappelletti – $25.00
Romano cheese stuffed pasta, spinach, tomato concasse, chili flakes, garlic, basil

Gnocchi – $25.00
House-made potato gnocchi, basil pesto, burrata, heirloom tomato sauce, pine nuts, lemon

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – $26.00
Grilled chicken breast, Parmesan cream, parsley
Add grilled shrimp +$8.00

Artichoke Cream – $23.00
Artichoke hearts, garlic, pesto, shallots, Grana Padano

Eggplant Alla Norma – $23.00
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, penne

Bucatini with Meatballs – $25.00
Beef meatballs, marinara, mozzarella, basil

Squid Ink Seafood – $30.00
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, red chili flakes, basil, black spaghetti

Chicken Ravioli – $26.00
Chicken and ricotta stuffed, creamy pesto, Calabrian chili oil, toasted pine nuts, oven-dried tomatoes

Shrimp Fra Diavolo – $28.00
Jumbo prawns and squid ink pasta tossed in Vivo’s house-made tomato sauce with Calabrian chili peppersand fresh basil

Pasta Primavera – $23.00
Seasonal vegetables, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, Calabrian chili oil, angel hair pasta

Trottole – $24.00
Trottole pasta, house-made fennel sausage meatballs, broccolini, red pepper flakes, oven-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Romano cheese

Piatto Principale

Salmon* – $35.00
Grilled salmon, farro, oyster mushrooms, broccolini, romesco

Picatta – $26.00
White wine, lemon, capers, linguine, chicken

Parmigiano – $29.00
Marinara, mozzarella, linguine, chicken

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana – $24.00
Layers of roasted eggplant, marinara, basil, mozzarella

Short Rib – $37.00
Braised beef short rib, Parmesan crusted polenta cake, parsnips, carrots, tomatoes, gremolata, red wine demi glaze

Marsala – $26.00
Sautéed mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, linguine, chicken

Tagliata – $42.00
Grilled New York striploin, arugula, shaved Parmesan, roasted potatoes, rosemary garlic oil, smoked sea salt

Kids’ Menu

Spaghetti with Meatball  – $11.00
House-made meatball, spaghetti, marinara

Chicken Fingers – $11.00
Breaded and fried chicken, choice of apple sauce, grapes or French fries

Cheese Pizza – $11.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella

Pepperoni Pizza  – $11.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, big eye pepperoni, mozzarella

Grilled Chicken Breast  – $11.00
Grilled chicken, choice of applesauce, grapes, or French fries

Shrimp Skewer  – $12.00
Grilled shrimp skewer, mixed vegetables

Meatball Sandwiches  – $11.00
Two mini meatball sandwiches, marinara sauce

Dessert Menu

Stracciatella Semi Freddo – $10.00
Sweet frozen vanilla ice cream and shaved chocolate on a chocolate cookie crust, warm chocolate ganache, chocolate shards

Tiramisu – $11.00
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, coffee liqueur, creamy mascarpone, chocolate shavings

Cannoli – $11.00
Sweet ricotta filling, chocolate chips, pistachios, Luxardo cherries

Flourless Chocolate Cake – $11.00
Warm raspberry center, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache

Bourbon Panna Cotta – $11.00
Bourbon infused panna cotta, maple glaze, apricot jam and spiced pecans

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