Dinner Done Right, Every Night
When you are looking for dinner near you in Orlando, the last thing you want is another rushed meal at a loud chain restaurant. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a dinner-only restaurant, open seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, which means every ounce of focus goes into making the evening meal worth your time. There is no lunch rush, no brunch service, no split attention. Just dinner, done well, every single night.
Located at Vue at 360 on International Drive near ICON Park, Vincenzo has been the Navarra family's restaurant since 1991. The menu moves from fresh appetizers and handmade pasta through USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood, finishing with house-made Italian desserts. It is the kind of dinner where you do not want to rush through the courses.
Start the Evening at Happy Hour
One of the best ways to kick off dinner at Vincenzo is with happy hour. Tuesday through Friday, from 5 to 7 PM, cocktails are $10. On Mondays, the happy hour pricing runs all night long. Grab a Negroni, an Aperol Spritz, or a glass of Italian red at the bar, order some bruschetta or calamari, and ease into the evening. It is a smart way to start, especially if you are coming from a long day at the convention center or the theme parks.
The full bar also features an extensive Italian wine list with bottles from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Southern Italy. If you prefer cocktails, the bartenders make classic and seasonal drinks that pair well with Italian food.
What to Order for Dinner
The dinner menu at Vincenzo has enough range that it works no matter what you are in the mood for. If you came for Italian comfort food, the handmade pappardelle, lobster ravioli, and chicken parmesan are all crowd favorites. If you want steak, the USDA Prime filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, and New York strip are cut and grilled in-house. Seafood options include Chilean sea bass, fresh grouper, and Atlantic salmon.
Portions are generous, and the kitchen does not cut corners. Everything is made from scratch. The bread is fresh, the sauces are house-made, and the desserts — tiramisu, cannoli, panna cotta — are prepared daily.
After the Parks, Before the Hotel
Vincenzo sits right on I-Drive, making it a natural dinner stop for anyone visiting Orlando's attractions. SeaWorld is about five minutes south. Universal Orlando is roughly ten minutes north. The Orange County Convention Center is just down the road. After a full day, this is the kind of restaurant that lets you wind down, enjoy a real meal, and take your time. Complimentary valet parking makes arrival easy.
Location
Vue at 360, International Drive
Hours
Open 7 Days, 5–10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Happy Hour
Tue-Fri 5-7 PM, Mon All Night