Where to Eat in Orlando
Orlando has thousands of restaurants. Most of them are chains. If you are looking for places to eat in Orlando that serve real food made from scratch by a family that has been cooking for years, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is worth knowing about. The Navarra family runs this kitchen, and over 4,000 guests have left reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook.
Vincenzo is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking. Whether you are visiting Orlando for the first time or you have lived here for decades, this is a place to eat that earns repeat visits.
The Menu
Every pasta at Vincenzo is made by hand that day. Gnocchi, pappardelle, lasagna, tortellini, and lobster ravioli are all prepared fresh. USDA Prime steaks include filet mignon, a 14-ounce New York Strip, and a 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye. Fresh seafood features Chilean Sea Bass, Faroe Island Salmon, Florida Grouper, and Scallop Risotto. Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and Veal Parmigiana complete a menu that has something for everyone.
Not a Chain
International Drive has chain restaurants on every block. They serve their purpose. But if you want a place to eat in Orlando where the pasta is made by hand, the steaks are USDA Prime, the seafood is fresh, and the family who owns the restaurant is the same family who cooks the food, Vincenzo is a different experience entirely.
Location on International Drive
Vincenzo is located on International Drive near ICON Park, The Orlando Eye, Pointe Orlando, and the Orange County Convention Center. Whether you are looking for places to eat on I-Drive, near Orlando attractions, or near the OCCC, Vincenzo is convenient to I-Drive hotels, theme parks, and entertainment. Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Epic Universe are all a short drive away.
Menu Highlights
- ★ Lobster Ravioli — handmade daily with fresh lobster
- ★ Short Rib Pappardelle — braised short rib over fresh pasta
- ★ USDA Prime Filet Mignon — tender, seared to order
- ★ Bone-In Ribeye — 20 oz USDA Prime, rich marbling
- ★ Chilean Sea Bass — buttery, flaky, Italian preparation
- ★ Scallop Risotto — seared diver scallops over creamy risotto
- ★ Lasagna — layered with fresh pasta, meat sauce, and cheese
- ★ Cannoli — house-made, crisp shell, sweet ricotta
Guest Reviews
"We looked up places to eat in Orlando and chose Vincenzo based on the reviews. The tortellini and the ribeye were both outstanding. Great call."
"Needed a place to eat on I-Drive that was not a chain. Vincenzo was exactly that. Family-owned, handmade pasta, real Italian food. Perfect."
"This is one of the best places to eat in Orlando. The scallop risotto was creamy and rich, the wine list was excellent, and the valet made it easy."