If we could give our mothers the world, I’m sure many of us would. Because we can’t, we must do everything in our power to make sure they feel loved and appreciated for all that they do — which includes bringing them to Mother’s Day Brunch at VIVO Italian Kitchen in Universal CityWalk!
In the United States and a variety of other countries, Mother’s Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May, with this year’s celebration falling on Sunday May 10, 2026. At Universal Orlando Resort, we’re entrusting one of our finest Italian establishments to serve up the kind of buffet-style brunch that only mothers know best from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Mother’s Day — and it would be a huge disservice to motherkind if you and all the mothers in your family were not in attendance!
Here’s a full lineup of what you can look forward to on Mother’s Day at VIVO Italian Kitchen:
APPETIZERS & SMALL PLATES | BREAKFAST & ENTREÉS | BAMBINO INSPIRED | SIDES & DESSERTS
Appetizers & Small Plates
Before you can enjoy your main course, you must first enjoy a prequel to the main course — but in smaller portions! Sorry, I don’t make the rules, I just enforce them through silly little theme park blog articles. Peruse seven flavorful stations, and pile your plates high with your taste buds’ strongest desires!
Salads & Fruits Garden
Build your salad to your taste with these fresh ingredients.
- Romaine
- Arugula
- Radish
- Tomato
- Shaved Carrot
- Cucumber
- Red Onion
- Feta
- Parmesan
- Candied Pecans
- Croutons
- Basil Ranch
- Strawberry Balsamic
- Caesar Dressing
- Panzanella, Tomato, Cucumber, Castelvetrano Olives, Focaccia Croutons, Red Onions, Fresh Mozzarella, Lemon-basil Vinaigrette
- Roasted Nectarines, Toasted Pistachios, Watercress, Burrata, Blackberries, Orange-basil Vinaigrette
Bruschetta Bar
Bruschetta is kind of like pizza if it were tiny, (occasionally) cheeseless, and slightly healthier. Here are the kinds you can choose from!
- Traditional
- Mushroom Caponata
- Serrano Ham & Brie Cheese, Raspberry-Calabrian Chili Jam
Small Plates Action Station
Every main course needs its mini course, and that’s what the Small Plates Action Station is for! Here’s what it has to offer!
- Pan-roasted sea scallops with spring pea risotto and lemon beurre blanc
- Plant-based steak with Swiss chard, carrots, and red chimichurri
Seasonal Soup Inspiration
VIVO’s Seasonal Soup Inspiration station brings a hearty, traditional Italian Wedding Soup to the table, featuring small meatballs, leafy greens, and mini pasta in a warm chicken broth.
Chilled Seafood, Sushi, & Half Shell Display
When craving that ocean sensation, it’s a tough choice between traditional flavors of the sea or fan-favored sushi. Good thing at the Chilled Seafood, Sushi, and Half Shell Display at VIVO, you can have both!
- Shrimp Cocktail
- East Coast Oysters
- Spicy Tuna Roll
- California Roll
- Philly Salmon Roll
- Assorted Nigiri & Sashimi
Amplify these bites with…
- Cocktail Sauce
- Mignonette (French Oyster Sauce)
- Horseradish
- Fresh Lemons
Aged & Cured
Delight in a bite-size selection of aged and cured meats and vegetables to start this Mother’s Day brunch off right.
- Chefs’ selection of Imported and Domestic Salumis
- Mixed Olives
- Pickled Vegetables
- Artisan Mustards
Formaggio Casaro
You know what goes hand-in-hand with aged and cured meats? A wide variety of cheeses, of course!
- Chefs’ selection of Hard, Soft, Semi-Soft and Drunken Cheeses
- Seasonal Fruit Preserves
Artisan Bread Display
The only thing on par with the warmth of a mother’s love is that of fresh-baked artisan bread. Served with a selection of savory dips and spreads, how could one resist the temptation to snag a plate of their own?
- Chefs’ selection of House-Made Sourdough
- Lavash
- Smoked Carrot Hummus
- Olive Tapenade
- Smoked Pimento Cheese Spread
Breakfast & Entreés
I hope you didn’t fill up too much on VIVO’s bountiful assortment of appetizers and small plates, because we’re only just getting started! Whether you’re popping in for your favorite morning meal or lunchtime staples, this brunch has both fronts covered with its wide range of breakfast items and entreés across four tasty stations!
Breakfast Bar
For someone who considers breakfast to be her favorite meal of the day, I don’t take advantage of all it has to offer enough. You, however, are dining at VIVO for Mother’s Day brunch and have the world in the palm of your hands. By world, I mean these mouthwatering breakfast options, of course.
- Made-to-Order Eggs and Omelets
- Assorted Add-Ons
- Pork Sausage
- Smoked Bacon
- Greek Yogurt Parfaits
- Coconut-Chia Parfaits
- Fresh Cut Seasonal Fruits and Berries
- Local Honey and Hot Sauces
- Local Jams and Jellies
- Assorted Croissants
- Muffins
- Danishes
- Donuts
Pasta Bar
There’s so much you can do with pasta, and you’ll get to taste just a fraction of those possibilities at VIVO’s Pasta Bar this Mother’s Day! Enjoy your choice of…
- Trottole (Spiral-shaped Pasta)
- Creste di Gallo (Elbow Macaroni with Ruffled Edges)
…pastas, and mix them with these delicious sauces and toppings!
- Marinara
- Vegan Pesto
- Alfredo
- Grilled Chicken
- Shrimp
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Peppers
- Red Onion
- Tomatoes
- Fresh Herbs
Entreés
What I love most about brunch is the fact that no one is going to judge you for choosing to have a steak at 10 a.m. or a stack of pancakes at 2 p.m.; it’s so freeing. Your brunch entreés bring a similar sense of freedom with these three options.
- Beef Short Ribs with Polenta and Gremolata
- Fresh Scrambled Egg & Chives
- Tiramisu French Toast
From the Butcher’s Block
Mothers get nothing but the best From the Butcher’s Block at VIVO. At this station, you’ll relish the taste of tender Prime Rib of Beef cooked in a Chianti (red wine) reduction and served with horseradish cream and basil-mint pistou.
Bambino Inspired
Motherhood quite literally would not exist without children, so it’s only right that kids get their own station during Mother’s Day brunch! Here’s what the little ones can choose from!
- Chicken Tenders
- Tater Tots
- Mac and Cheese
Sides & Desserts
Top your brunch selections off with an array of sides and a sugary selection of desserts made in-house at VIVO Italian Kitchen.
- Candy Smoked Bacon
- Roasted Marble Potatoes
- Chili-Lemon Glazed Heirloom Carrots & Broccolini
- Individual House Made Sweet Holiday Delicacies
I know I just listed off a lot of food, but a brunch this big is merely a fraction of how much love we have for the mothers of the world. Plus, while you’re busy taking it all in, you can relax to the tune of a strolling violinist to make this Mother’s Day all the more enchanting.
Don’t wait — set your reservations at VIVO Italian Kitchen for Mother’s Day brunch on May 10, 2026, to celebrate your mother to the max! Call (407) 224-3663 or reserve a table online here.
What part of Mother’s Day brunch at VIVO Italian Kitchen in Universal CityWalk are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below!
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