Exploring Food Around the I-Drive Corridor
International Drive is one of Orlando's busiest dining strips. Restaurants line both sides for miles, from quick-service spots near the outlets to full-service dining near the Convention Center. But when you are scrolling through your phone looking for food around you, most of what comes up are chains and tourist-oriented spots. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is neither.
Located inside Vue at 360 at 8255 International Drive, Vincenzo has been cooking here since 1991. The Navarra family did not ride a trend. They built a restaurant that locals love and visitors discover. Handmade pasta every day, fresh seafood that never sees a freezer, sauces made from scratch. That is the difference between another restaurant around you and one worth walking into.
Central to Everything on I-Drive
Vincenzo's location at Vue at 360 puts it within easy reach of nearly everything on the corridor. ICON Park is minutes away. The Orange County Convention Center is a short drive south. Universal's Epic Universe and the International Premium Outlets are both nearby. Whether you are in town for a convention, a family vacation, or a weekend trip, Vincenzo is right around the corner.
Location alone does not make a great restaurant. What makes Vincenzo stand out from the food around you is the commitment to doing everything from scratch. The Chicken Marsala uses real Marsala wine and fresh mushrooms. The Short Rib Pappardelle is slow-braised for hours over handmade wide-cut noodles. These are not menu items you find at chain restaurants.
What You Will Find at Vincenzo
- ✦ Handmade pasta: gnocchi, tortellini, ravioli, pappardelle, lasagna
- ✦ Fresh seafood: sea bass, salmon, grouper, scallop risotto
- ✦ Full bar with craft cocktails and Italian wines
- ✦ Complimentary valet at Vue at 360
- ✦ Near ICON Park, Convention Center, and Universal
- ✦ Open 7 days, 5 PM to 10 PM
A Family Restaurant in a Sea of Chains
The I-Drive area has its share of national chains. They all serve a purpose. But if you want to eat somewhere with a story, a family behind the kitchen, and food that someone actually prepared by hand that day, Vincenzo is where you go. Over 4,000 reviews and a 4.7-star rating reflect a restaurant that has earned the trust of both locals and visitors for over three decades.
Location
Vue at 360, International Drive
Hours
Open 7 Days, 5 PM - 10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Family Owned
The Navarra Family, Since 1991
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