Handmade Italian on International Drive. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, dinner is not an afterthought. It is the reason people come back. Our kitchen is built around real Italian cooking, fresh ingredients, and dishes prepared with care every single night.
Guests come for the handmade pasta, homemade potato gnocchi, tender chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, and slow-braised veal ossobuco. Steak lovers enjoy USDA Black Angus Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, while families relax knowing there is a kids menu that makes dinner easy for everyone.
And no meal is complete without dessert. Our homemade tiramisu has been voted a guest favorite and remains one of the dishes people remember long after the night is over.
This is not chain restaurant Italian. This is fresh pasta, rich sauces, prime steaks, seafood, cocktails, wine, and homemade desserts served the way Italian food should be: warm, generous, and full of flavor.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from across the globe — including many arriving and departing through Orlando International Airport.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or looking for a real Italian meal before heading to the airport, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.
Hands down the best Italian spot in Orlando. The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely incredible. The lobster ravioli was out of this world.
Jennifer, Orlando • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Orlando International Airport is about 20 minutes from Vincenzo via FL-528 W to International Drive. It is a straightforward highway drive, making Vincenzo one of the most accessible dinner options for travelers arriving or departing through MCO.
Located at ICON Park on International Drive, Vincenzo sits near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions. After landing, a short drive brings guests straight to a real Italian meal without fighting through downtown traffic.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.
We flew into MCO and came straight here for dinner. Easiest decision of the trip. The gnocchi was unreal and the valet made everything so easy.
Mike & Sarah, New Jersey • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining for 15 to 28 guests, outdoor seating for 14 to 20 guests, and full restaurant buyouts for up to 140 guests. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in fresh from the airport, bringing the family for dinner, or planning a private celebration, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy and worth choosing.
This place is a hidden gem on I-Drive. Not a chain, not overpriced tourist food. Real Italian with real heart. The tiramisu alone is worth the trip.
David, Atlanta • TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Whether you are a traveler fresh off a flight, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive, just 20 minutes from MCO.
Yes. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is about 20 minutes from MCO via FL-528 W on International Drive at ICON Park. Handmade pasta, steaks, seafood, and a full bar.
Handmade pasta, homemade gnocchi, chicken parmigiana, lobster ravioli, USDA Black Angus Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade desserts. Full bar and kids menu available.
Yes. Full bar with handcrafted cocktails, Italian and California wines, beer, Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and more. Happy Hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Recommended, especially weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Or call (407) 745-4030
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, approximately 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO) via FL-528 W. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Kids menu for ages 10 and under. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.
