An Italian Restaurant with a Serious Wine Program
International Drive is lined with restaurants that offer the same generic wine list you find at every chain in America. A few predictable whites, a few predictable reds, and nothing that tells a story. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at Vue at 360 is different. This family-owned, award-winning Italian restaurant has been on I-Drive since the early 1990s, and its wine program reflects decades of passion for Italian wine and food.
Vincenzo is not a standalone wine bar. It is a full Italian restaurant with a curated Italian wine list designed to complement the handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood on the dinner menu. The wine list is built with care, and the staff can guide you through the selections, suggest pairings, and help you discover something new.
Wine Down Wednesday on I-Drive
Every Wednesday evening, Vincenzo offers half off wines by the glass for the entire evening. This has made Wednesday one of the most popular nights at the restaurant, drawing wine lovers from across the Orlando metro area. Pair a glass of Barolo with handmade pappardelle, or try a Brunello di Montalcino alongside a USDA Prime steak. The combinations are endless, and the staff can help you find the right match.
Wine Regions on the List
- ✦ Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera — the noble wines of northern Italy
- ✦ Tuscany: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscans
- ✦ Veneto: Pinot Grigio, Prosecco, Amarone, Valpolicella
- ✦ Sicily & Southern Italy: Bold reds and crisp whites from the Mediterranean
- ✦ California & Beyond: Select Napa and Sonoma wines for variety
Wine and Italian Food Pairing
What makes Vincenzo's wine experience stand apart from standalone wine bars is the kitchen behind it. This is a full-service Italian restaurant where the handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and appetizers are all designed to complement the wine list. A glass of Chianti with meatballs. Prosecco with fresh burrata. Barolo with a filet mignon. The pairings are natural because the food and wine come from the same tradition.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli — fresh lobster filling, light cream
- ✦ Short Rib Pappardelle — slow-braised, wide handmade pasta
- ✦ Gnocchi — handmade potato pasta, creamy sauce
- ✦ Filet Mignon — USDA Prime, center cut
- ✦ Chilean Sea Bass — pan-seared, seasonal preparation
- ✦ Burrata, Bruschetta, Carpaccio, Calamari Fritti
- ✦ Tiramisu, Cannoli, Gelato — all made in-house
- ✦ Craft cocktails — Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini
What Guests Say
"We stumbled on Vincenzo while looking for wine on I-Drive and it was the best surprise of our trip. The Barolo was incredible and the waiter paired it perfectly with our dinner."
"Wine Down Wednesday is the real deal. We had half-price wine with homemade pappardelle. You cannot beat this value on International Drive."
"The wine selection is what separates Vincenzo from every other restaurant on I-Drive. You can tell someone with real knowledge put this list together."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a wine bar on International Drive?
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at Vue at 360 is a full Italian restaurant with a curated Italian wine list. Wine Down Wednesday features half off wines by the glass all evening.
What night is best for wine on I-Drive?
Wine Down Wednesday features half off wines by the glass from the entire curated list all evening.
What Italian wines does Vincenzo carry?
Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Montepulciano, and more from Italy's top wine regions.
Is Vincenzo a wine bar?
Vincenzo is a full Italian restaurant with a curated Italian wine program. It is not a standalone wine bar. The wine list is designed to pair with the full Italian dinner menu.
Can I sit at the bar without a reservation?
Yes. Bar seating is first come, first served. For dinner tables, reservations through OpenTable are recommended.
Does Vincenzo have food with wine?
Yes. Vincenzo is a full-service Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, appetizers, and desserts.
Is Vincenzo good for date night?
Yes. Candlelit atmosphere, curated wine list, and handmade Italian cuisine make it one of the most romantic spots on I-Drive.
Does Vincenzo have happy hour?
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM, Wine Down Wednesday, Martini Tuesday.
Is there valet parking?
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening at Vue at 360.
Where is Vincenzo?
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. At Vue at 360 near ICON Park.