Italian Bruschetta at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Good bruschetta is one of the simplest dishes in Italian cooking, which is exactly why most restaurants get it wrong. When the bread is stale, the tomatoes are flavorless, or the whole thing sits under a heat lamp, you end up with soggy toast and a bad first impression. At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive, bruschetta is prepared with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and quality olive oil on properly toasted bread. It arrives at the table the way it should: bright, fresh, and worth ordering again.
Bruschetta is one of several Italian appetizers available at Vincenzo. Whether you are starting dinner with something light before moving into handmade pasta and USDA Prime steaks, or sharing a few starters over cocktails during happy hour, it sets the right tone for the evening.
Start with Appetizers, Stay for Dinner
Bruschetta pairs well with the rest of the appetizer menu at Vincenzo. Guests frequently order it alongside burrata e prosciutto, calamari, or caprese to share across the table before main courses arrive. The appetizer menu is built for exactly this kind of dining: order a few things, try everything, and let the meal build at a comfortable pace.
Happy hour runs Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Martini Tuesday features cocktail specials and Wine Down Wednesday offers wine specials all evening. It is a natural time to explore the starters with an espresso martini, negroni, or Aperol spritz.
Sharing Plates and Pre-Dinner Cocktails
The Italian tradition of starting a meal with shared plates is central to how Vincenzo approaches dinner. Bruschetta, burrata, calamari, and caprese are all designed to be passed around the table. Pair them with something from the cocktail list and the evening starts right. The Italian wine list also offers options by the glass for guests who prefer to keep it simple before their main course.
Location and Details
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located at 8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Open seven days a week from 5 to 10 PM. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. The Amalfi Room is available for private dining and group events.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Bruschetta
- ✦ Burrata e Prosciutto
- ✦ Calamari
- ✦ Caprese
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli
- ✦ USDA Prime New York Strip
- ✦ Chicken Marsala
- ✦ Aperol Spritz
What Guests Are Saying
"Started with the bruschetta and the burrata. Both were excellent. The appetizers alone are worth the visit. Then the pasta blew us away."
"Everything was wonderful. Bruschetta, pasta, steak, dessert. Our server was attentive and the valet made the whole experience so easy."
"We ordered several appetizers to share and every single one was fresh and delicious. The bruschetta was simple and perfect. Great evening."