What Fine Dining Actually Means
Fine dining in Orlando often means resort restaurants with markups for the setting, or corporate concepts designed to look upscale while cutting corners in the kitchen. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is none of that. This is a family-owned restaurant where the Navarra family has been cooking for over 33 years. The pasta is handmade from scratch every day. The steaks are USDA Prime, the top two percent of beef in the country. The seafood is fresh. The wine list was built by people who actually know wine.
That is what fine dining means at Vincenzo. Not marble floors and a corporate logo. Quality ingredients, expert preparation, attentive service, and a family that stakes its name on every plate.
The Menu: Upscale Italian With USDA Prime
What makes Vincenzo unique in Orlando's fine dining scene is the combination of authentic Italian cuisine with USDA Prime steaks served as part of a complete Italian dinner experience. This is not a steakhouse. This is an upscale Italian restaurant where you can enjoy handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and, if you choose, a perfectly prepared USDA Prime cut alongside your Italian meal.
- ✦ USDA Prime filet mignon, the top 2% of beef in the United States
- ✦ 14-ounce New York strip, hand-cut and perfectly prepared
- ✦ 20-ounce bone-in ribeye
- ✦ Handmade gnocchi, pappardelle, tortellini, and lasagna, made fresh daily
- ✦ Chilean sea bass, fresh shrimp, calamari, and signature seafood pasta
- ✦ Bruschetta, burrata, caprese, and seasonal appetizers
- ✦ House-made tiramisu and Italian desserts
Elegant Without Being Pretentious
Fine dining does not have to mean stiff. At Vincenzo, the ambiance is candlelit, warm, and inviting. The music is right. The lighting makes everyone look good. Smart casual dress is recommended, but the Navarra family's philosophy is simple: make people feel welcome, not judged.
Happy Hour at a Fine Dining Restaurant
Fine dining quality, happy hour prices. Vincenzo offers happy hour Monday through Friday. On Mondays, happy hour runs all night until close. Tuesday through Friday, happy hour is 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half-price wines all evening. Martini Tuesday brings specialty martini specials.
The Amalfi Room
For anniversaries, engagements, milestone birthdays, and celebrations that matter, the Amalfi Room offers a private fine dining experience for 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts are available for 150+ guests.
Location
8255 International Drive
Hours
Open 7 Days, 5–10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Since
#1 Italian Since 2014
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Join FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best fine dining restaurant in Orlando?
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at 8255 International Drive has been voted #1 Italian since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, Italian wine list, complimentary valet.
Q: Is Vincenzo a steakhouse?
No. Vincenzo is an upscale Italian restaurant. USDA Prime steaks are available as part of the Italian dinner menu, but the foundation is handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian cuisine.
Q: Does Vincenzo have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended. The atmosphere is elegant but welcoming.
Q: Does Vincenzo have a private dining room?
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests. Full buyouts for 150+ guests.
Q: Where is Vincenzo located?
8255 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819. Near the Convention Center, ICON Park, and Epic Universe. Complimentary valet every evening.