Braised veal shank, slow-cooked for hours, the way Italian grandmothers have been making it for generations.
Reserve Your TableOsso buco is one of those dishes that tells you everything you need to know about a restaurant. You cannot rush it. You cannot fake it. At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, our ossobuco starts early in the day. Thick-cut veal shanks get seared until deeply golden, then slow-braised with San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and fresh herbs. By the time dinner service begins, the meat is falling off the bone, and the marrow is rich and silky.
This is the same recipe the Navarra family has been cooking for over 33 years. No shortcuts. No pre-made sauces. Just patience, quality ingredients, and a family that genuinely loves feeding people. We finish every plate with a bright gremolata of lemon zest, garlic, and fresh parsley, served alongside creamy risotto Milanese.
If you have never tried osso buco, this is the place to start. If you have tried it elsewhere and were not impressed, give us a chance. There is a reason we have over 4,000 reviews and guests who come back year after year just for this dish.
Hours in the pot, not minutes. Real braising takes time, and we do not cut corners.
Thick-cut cross sections with the bone and marrow intact. The marrow is the best part.
Saffron risotto, the traditional pairing. Creamy, golden, and made fresh every evening.
Lemon zest, garlic, parsley. A bright finish that cuts through the richness perfectly.
Everything from the broth to the soffritto is made in-house by our kitchen team.
The Navarra family has been making this dish for decades. It is not going anywhere.
Osso buco literally means "bone with a hole" in Italian. The name refers to the marrow hole in the center of the veal shank. In Milan, where the dish originated, it has been a Sunday dinner staple for centuries.
The slow braise breaks down the connective tissue in the shank, creating a sauce that is thick, rich, and deeply flavorful without any cream or butter. The bone marrow melts into the dish, adding a velvety richness that nothing else can replicate.
At Vincenzo, we pair our osso buco with handmade pasta options too. Try it alongside our gnocchi ($30) or pappardelle ($34) if you want something different from the classic risotto pairing.
Osso buco is one of many dishes we prepare from scratch daily. Our kitchen makes fresh pasta every morning, hand-cuts our USDA Prime steaks, and sources seafood that arrives fresh. Here are some of the dishes our guests love alongside the osso buco:
$44 — Handmade ravioli stuffed with lobster in a creamy tomato bisque.
10oz USDA Prime, from Creekstone Farms. Market price.
$30 — Pillowy potato gnocchi, handmade fresh every day.
Market price — Pan-seared, buttery, and perfectly flaky.
"The osso buco was incredible. Fall-off-the-bone tender and the risotto was creamy and perfect. This is how Italian food should taste."
"We come to Vincenzo every time we visit Orlando. The food is consistently amazing and the staff treats you like family."
"Best Italian in the area, hands down. The pasta is fresh and you can taste the difference. The osso buco is a must-try."
"Great hidden gem on International Drive. Homemade pastas, wonderful wine selection, and the service made us feel special."
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Osso buco is a traditional Italian dish made from cross-cut veal shanks braised slowly with vegetables, white wine, and broth until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Osso buco is available nightly. Because it requires hours of slow braising, quantities are limited. We recommend reserving your table early.
Our osso buco is served with risotto Milanese, the traditional pairing, along with a gremolata of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.
Osso buco is priced at market price. Ask your server for the current price when you visit.
Yes. You can order osso buco for pickup or delivery through our online ordering page.
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