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

VIVO Italian Kitchen is open Monday through Sunday, from 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Reservations are available to book online.

What’s on the menu at VIVO Italian Kitchen?

Primi

Mussels Marinara – $15.00
White wine, garlic, basil, tomato, with crostini

Meatballs – $12.00
House-made meatballs in marinara

Antipasto – $18.00
Salami, calabrese, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, imported parmesan, grilled zucchini, caponata, olive tapenade, gorgonzola, provolone, roasted peppers, with crostini

Fried Ricotta – $10.00
rosemary lemon ricotta lightly breaded and fried, house made tomato sauce, basil, ricotta salata

Calamari – $14.00
Flash-fried calamari, lemon-garlic aioli, marinara

Mushroom Sauté – $11.00
Sautéed mushrooms, sherry, cream, parmesan

Bresaola – $15.00
dry cured beef, eggplant caponata, arugula, fried capers, shaved Parmesan

Wood-stove Pizza

Quattro Formaggi – $18.00
(Vegetarian) Mozzarella, fontina, Italico, ricotta, sage

Margherita – $17.00
Tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, buffalo mozzarella

Italian Meat – $18.00
Mozzarella, Italian sausage, pepperoni, San Marzano tomato sauce

Valtellina – $19.00
crescenza, arugula, bresaola

Zuppa and Insalata

Tortellini in Brodo – $8.00
fresh cheese tortellini, English peas, chicken broth, parmesan

Classic Caprese – $13.00
marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, basalmic, sea salt

Minestrone– $8.00
Italian vegetable soup, ditalini pasta, pesto

Panzanella – $9.00
tuscan chopped salad with arugula, tuscan kale, beefsteak tomatoes, cucumber, fennel, red onion, croutons tossed with lemon thyme vinaigrette

Classic Caesar – $10.00
romaine, croutons, grana padano, anchovy caesar dressing

Black Truffle Buratta – $16.00
served with speck, arugula, roasted tomatoes, fresh artichoke, lemon thyme vinaigrette

Pasta

Pasta made fresh daily

Bolognese – $21.00
classic meat sauce, spaghetti

Lasagna – $20.00
pasta layers, bolognese, parmesan, mozzarella, creamy white sauce

Sausage Ragu – $20.00
Italian sausage, cream, marinara, creste di gallo

Linguine and Clams – $24.00
seasonal clams, red chili flakes, garlic, white wine

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo – $22.00
grilled chicken breast, parmesan cream sauce, pancetta, peas

Eggplant Alla Norma – $19.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, penne

Shrimp Fra Diavolo – $27.00
jumbo prawns and squid ink pasta tossed in Vivo’s house made tomato sauce with Calabrian chili peppersand fresh basil

Vegan Sausage Pasta – $20.00
seared vegan Italian sausage, penne, marinara, spinach

Pasta Primavera – $19.00
seasonal vegetables, garlic, olive oil, angel hair pasta

Chicken Ravioli – $23.00
chicken and ricotta stuffed, creamy pesto, Calabrian chili oil, toasted pine nuts, oven-dried tomatoes

Cacio E Pepe – $22.00
shrimp, pancetta, black pepper, pecorino, bucatini

Squid Ink Seafood – $26.00
shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, basil, black spaghetti

Lamb Ragu – $21.00
traditional slow cooked, marinara, spaghetti

Bucatini with Meatballs – $21.00
three house made meatballs, marinara, mozzarella

Ravioli – $21.00
spinach and ricotta stuffed, tomato concasse, fresh basil

Piatto Principale

Torchio Pasta – $21.00
torchio, housemade fennel sausage meatballs, broccolini, red pepper flakes, oven dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Romano cheese

Picatta 
white wine, lemon, capers, linguine
Chicken – $23.00
Veal – $27.00

Galletto – $26.00
spicy grilled half cornish hen, peperonata, baby potatoes, grilled asparagus, Italian salsa verde

Lemon Basil Burrata Risotto – $26.00
carnaroli rice, basil pesto, parmesan, lemon, burrata, ricotta stuffed squash blossom

Beef Filet* – $33.00
6oz grilled filet, turnip au gratin, candy cane beets, porcini mushroom sauce, truffle oil

Parmigiano 
marinara, mozzarella, linguine
Chicken – $23.00
Veal – $27.00

Tagliata* – $35.00
grilled New York striploin served with arugula, shaved parmesan, roasted potatoes, rosemary garlic oil, smoked sea salt

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana – $20.00
layers of roasted eggplant, marinara, basil, mozzarella

Lobster Ravioli – $31.00
wild mushrooms, brandy saffron sauce

Short Rib – $31.00
saffron risotto, asparagus, parmesan

Marsala 
sautéed mushrooms, marsala wine sauce, linguine
Chicken – $22.00
Veal – $25.00

Salmon* – $30.00
fresh grilled salmon, orange-fennel, tomato and olive relish, baby potatoes

Swordfish – $30.00
grilled swordfish, caponata, spinach, baby potatoes, salmoriglio sauce

Kids’ Menu

Spaghetti with Meatball  – $8.00
House made meatball, spaghetti, marinara

Cheese Pizza – $8.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella

Pepperoni Pizza  – $8.00
San Marzano tomato sauce, big eye pepperoni, mozzarella

Grilled Chicken Breast  – $8.00
Grilled chicken, choice of applesauce or grapes

Shrimp Skewer  – $9.00
Grilled shrimp skewer, mixed vegetables

Meatball Sandwiches  – $8.00
Two mini meatball sandwiches, marinara sauce

Dessert Menu

Stracciatella Semi Freddo – $8.00
Sweet frozen vanilla ice cream and shaved chocolate on a chocolate cookie crust, warm chocolate ganache, chocolate shards

Tiramisu – $9.00
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, coffee liqueur, creamy mascarpone, chocolate shavings

Baba al Rum – $10.00
Italian rum Cake, bruleed sabayon, whipped cream, lemon curd, fresh strawberries, pistachio, micro mint
*contains alcohol, not suitable for minors

Cannoli – $9.00
Sweet ricotta filling, chocolate chips, pistachios, Luxado cherries

Flourless Chocolate Cake – $8.00
warm raspberry center, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate ganache

Panna Cotta – $8.00
Vanilla custard with mixed berry coulis

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