A Real Dinner on International Drive
The Holiday Inn Express on International Drive puts you in the middle of everything Orlando has to offer. Attractions, shopping, nightlife, and dozens of restaurants line the corridor. But when you want a real sit-down dinner instead of another chain meal, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is the answer. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood served every evening in a warm, inviting atmosphere on I-Drive.
Open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, with complimentary valet parking every evening.
Why I-Drive Hotel Guests Love This Restaurant
Business travelers and vacationing families staying on International Drive want the same thing at the end of the day: a good meal that does not feel like a food court. At Vincenzo, the pasta is made by hand every morning. The steaks are USDA Prime, hand-cut in-house. The seafood is fresh, and the wine list covers Italy from Piedmont to Sicily. It is the kind of restaurant where you sit down, take a breath, and remember that eating out is supposed to feel good.
No reservations required for the bar. Grab a seat, order a glass of wine or a craft cocktail, and unwind. Happy hour runs Monday all night, and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM.
What You Will Find on the Menu
- ✦ Handmade pasta: lasagna, gnocchi, pappardelle, lobster ravioli, rigatoni bolognese
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks: filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, New York strip
- ✦ Fresh seafood: Chilean sea bass, Scallop Risotto, linguine with crab, calamari
- ✦ Starters: burrata, meatballs, bruschetta trio, lobster bisque
- ✦ House-made desserts: tiramisu, chocolate torte, panna cotta, cannoli
- ✦ Italian wine list, craft cocktails, and happy hour specials
- ✦ Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
Business Dinners and Client Meetings
International Drive draws a steady stream of business travelers, whether for conventions at the Orange County Convention Center or meetings at nearby corporate offices. Vincenzo is where those travelers take their clients. The private dining rooms seat small groups in a quiet, polished setting. The food speaks for itself, and the staff handles every detail so you can focus on the conversation.
Happy Hour After a Long Day
Whether you spent the day at the convention center, exploring I-Drive attractions, or just need to decompress after traveling, Vincenzo's happy hour is the right move. Monday happy hour runs all night. Tuesday through Friday, it runs from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features discounted wines by the glass, and Martini Tuesday brings cocktail specials. The bar is first-come, first-served, and you do not need a reservation.
A Neighborhood Restaurant with 4,000+ Reviews
Vincenzo opened on International Drive in 2014 and has been serving dinner every night since. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Locals come for date nights and birthdays. Tourists come because someone told them it was the best meal they had in Orlando. Business travelers come because they need a restaurant that delivers without the hassle. The food is consistent, the service is warm, and the valet is waiting when you pull up.
Desserts Made In-House
Every dessert at Vincenzo is made from scratch. The tiramisu is layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone. The chocolate torte is rich and dense. The cannoli shells are filled to order. After a day of grabbing snacks on the go, sitting down with a proper dessert and an espresso is the perfect way to end the evening.