Where to Find Real Italian Food in Orlando
If you are looking for Italian food in Orlando, you have no shortage of options. International Drive alone has dozens of restaurants claiming to serve Italian. But most of them are chains reheating frozen pasta and pouring sauce from a jar. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is different. We are a scratch kitchen where every single dish is cooked to order. Our pasta is handmade fresh daily. Our sauces simmer for hours. Nothing comes from a freezer, and nothing comes from a bag.
The Navarra family has been cooking Italian food for over 33 years. When they opened Vincenzo on International Drive, they brought real recipes, real techniques, and real ingredients. That is why we have become one of Orlando's favorite Italian restaurants since 2014, backed by more than 4,000 reviews from people who can taste the difference.
Handmade Pasta, Every Single Day
Pasta is the heart of Italian food, and at Vincenzo, we take it seriously. Our kitchen team rolls, cuts, and shapes pasta by hand every morning before we open. Gnocchi, pappardelle, lasagna sheets, tortellini, ravioli — all of it made fresh, never from a box. When you order our Short Rib Pappardelle or Lobster Ravioli, you are eating pasta that was made hours ago, not weeks ago in a factory.
That freshness changes everything. The texture, the way sauce clings to every fold, the way it melts on your tongue — you cannot get this from dried pasta. One bite and you will understand why people drive across Orlando to eat here.
Our Italian Menu
- ✦ Fettuccine Alfredo $21 — classic, creamy, made to order
- ✦ Lasagna $24 — layers of handmade pasta, meat sauce, ricotta
- ✦ Chicken Parmigiana $26 — breaded, baked, smothered in mozzarella
- ✦ Chicken Marsala $27 — mushrooms, Marsala wine reduction
- ✦ Gnocchi $30 — pillowy, potato-based, handmade daily
- ✦ Short Rib Pappardelle $34 — slow-braised, rich, hearty
- ✦ Tortellini $36 — stuffed and sauced to perfection
- ✦ Faroe Island Salmon $39 — fresh, perfectly cooked
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli $44 — stuffed with real lobster meat
- ✦ Chilean Sea Bass — market price, melt-in-your-mouth
- ✦ Filet Mignon 10oz — Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
- ✦ Bone-In Ribeye 20oz $80 — the showstopper
More Than Pasta — Steaks and Seafood Too
Italian food is not just pasta. At Vincenzo, our menu covers everything from handmade pasta dishes to thick-cut Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms and fresh seafood flown in daily. Our Filet Mignon, NY Strip, and 20oz Bone-In Ribeye are some of the best steaks on International Drive. Our Chilean Sea Bass and Scallop Risotto rival any seafood restaurant in Orlando.
We also have a full bar with craft cocktails and a curated Italian wine list. Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday is perfect for midweek date nights. And Tuesday is Martini Night.
Right on International Drive
Vincenzo is located at Vue at 360 on International Drive, right in the middle of everything. We are steps from ICON Park, minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, and one of the closest Italian restaurants to Universal's new Epic Universe. Whether you are visiting Orlando on vacation, here for a convention, or a local looking for a great dinner spot, we are easy to find and offer complimentary valet parking every evening.
Location
Vue at 360 / ICON Park, I-Drive
Hours
Open 7 Days, 5-10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Family Owned
Navarra Family, 33+ Years
Family Friendly, Date Night Ready
Vincenzo works for everyone. Bringing the kids? We have a kids menu for $13 (ages 10 and under) that includes gelato. Planning a date night? Our outdoor dining, candlelit atmosphere, and Italian wine list set the mood perfectly. Hosting a group? We do private events and catering too. This is Italian food for every occasion — no dress code, no pretense, just great food in a welcoming space.
Order for Delivery
Craving Italian but staying in? Order Vincenzo through Uber Eats or DoorDash.
Order NowWhy People Choose Vincenzo Over Chains
Orlando is full of chain Italian restaurants. You can find an Olive Garden, a Carrabba's, or a Maggiano's without trying. But chains use corporate recipes, pre-made sauces, and frozen ingredients shipped from a central kitchen. At Vincenzo, everything is made fresh in-house by chefs who have been doing this for decades. The taste difference is not subtle — it is night and day. Our 4,000+ reviews say it all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of Italian food does Vincenzo serve?
Vincenzo serves a full Italian menu including handmade pasta, Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken, veal, craft cocktails, and Italian wines. Everything is made from scratch and cooked to order.
Q: Is the pasta at Vincenzo made fresh?
Yes. All pasta is handmade fresh daily in our kitchen — gnocchi, pappardelle, tortellini, ravioli, lasagna sheets, and more. We never use boxed or frozen pasta.
Q: Where is Vincenzo located in Orlando?
We are at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — inside Vue at 360 near ICON Park. Steps from the Convention Center and close to Epic Universe.
Q: Does Vincenzo have a kids menu?
Yes. Our kids menu is $13 for ages 10 and under and includes a gelato dessert. We are very family friendly.
Q: Does Vincenzo offer delivery?
Yes. You can order Vincenzo through Uber Eats and DoorDash for delivery right to your door.
Q: Is there parking at Vincenzo?
Yes. We offer complimentary valet parking every evening for all guests.