Italian Restaurant on International Drive
Searching for restaurants near me in Orlando? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive. The Navarra family runs the kitchen and has been cooking on I-Drive since the early 1990s. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. Whether you are looking for restaurants near me on I-Drive, near ICON Park, or near the Orange County Convention Center, Vincenzo is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking.
What Makes Vincenzo Different
International Drive has dozens of chain restaurants. Vincenzo is not one of them. Every pasta is made by hand that day. Gnocchi, pappardelle, lasagna, tortellini, and lobster ravioli are all prepared fresh. USDA Prime steaks include filet mignon, New York Strip, and Bone-In Ribeye. Fresh seafood features Chilean Sea Bass, Faroe Island Salmon, Florida Grouper, and Scallop Risotto. Nothing is premade, nothing is reheated, and nothing is shipped in frozen.
The cocktail menu includes Negroni, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, and Old Fashioned. The Italian wine list is curated by the glass and bottle. Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, and every Monday happy hour prices run all night until close.
Near ICON Park and Orlando Attractions
Vincenzo is located on International Drive near ICON Park, The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and Pointe Orlando. Guests visiting Orlando attractions and searching for restaurants near me can enjoy Italian food with complimentary valet parking. The restaurant is also convenient to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Epic Universe.
Near the Orange County Convention Center
The OCCC is one of the largest convention facilities in the country, and Vincenzo is nearby on International Drive. Corporate groups, conference attendees, and trade show visitors searching for restaurants near me near the convention center can enjoy handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and private dining in the Amalfi Room.
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
- ★ House-Made Gnocchi — light potato gnocchi in choice of sauce
- ★ Tiramisu — classic house-made Italian dessert
Guest Reviews
"We searched restaurants near me in Orlando and Vincenzo had the reviews to back it up. The pappardelle and the filet mignon were outstanding."
"Staying at an I-Drive hotel and wanted a nice restaurant nearby. Vincenzo was perfect. Handmade pasta, great wine, valet parking. Not a chain."
"Found Vincenzo looking for restaurants near me near ICON Park. The seafood was fresh, the atmosphere was warm, and the service was excellent."