USDA Prime Steaks with an Italian Touch
Most steakhouses near you in Orlando follow the same formula — a dark room, a massive steak, a baked potato on the side, and a check that makes your eyes water. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana takes a different approach. Every steak on the menu is USDA Prime, the highest grade available, representing only about 2% of all beef in the country. But instead of the typical steakhouse experience, your steak arrives as part of a full Italian dinner — preceded by handmade pasta, fresh appetizers, Italian wines, and followed by house-made desserts.
The Navarra family has been running this restaurant on International Drive since 1991. While Vincenzo is known as one of Orlando's favorite Italian restaurants, the steak program has earned its own following. People who have eaten at Capital Grille, Charley's Steakhouse, and Vito's Chop House on Restaurant Row often discover that the steaks at Vincenzo are just as good — and the overall dining experience is more interesting.
The Steak Menu
- ✦ Filet Mignon — the most tender cut available, butter-soft with a perfect sear
- ✦ Bone-In Ribeye — deep marbling, rich flavor, and an impressive presentation
- ✦ New York Strip — classic steakhouse cut with a firm texture and bold taste
- ✦ Veal Chop — thick-cut, tender, finished with white wine and herbs
- ✦ Boneless Short Rib — slow-braised until fork-tender
A Better Steakhouse Experience
At Vincenzo, a steak dinner is not just a steak dinner. You might start with fresh burrata drizzled with olive oil, move into a handmade lobster ravioli, then get your Prime filet mignon, and finish with a house-made tiramisu. Pair it all with a Barolo or Brunello from the Italian wine list, and you have a meal that no traditional steakhouse on I-Drive can match.
The atmosphere helps too. Vincenzo is warm, comfortable, and casual. You do not need a jacket or a tie. Families are welcome. Groups fit easily. And happy hour — Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 7 PM, with all night on Mondays — means you can start with cocktails before getting into the steaks.
Right on I-Drive Near Everything
Vincenzo is located at Vue at 360 on International Drive, next to ICON Park. It is about five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and close to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and all the I-Drive hotels. Complimentary valet parking is included every evening. Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Location
Vue at 360, International Drive
Hours
Open 7 Days, 5–10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Steaks
100% USDA Prime