4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on International Drive. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The food, all homemade, all delicious. The wine selection is very large with a nice variety from all over the world.”
Ward, Indiana · OpenTable
The Menu
Housemade pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, cocktails, wine, desserts, and a kids menu — all served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo
Wine and Italian cuisine have a longstanding relationship, with different grape varieties bringing out the character of regional dishes and traditional sauces. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana invites guests to enjoy that pairing in a family-owned restaurant serving a complete dinner menu on International Drive.
From sparkling Italian wines to California reds, the beverage selection provides choices for a relaxed evening or a more celebratory meal. The setting combines upscale vibes with casual comfort.
Filet & Prosciutto Tortellini features cheese-filled tortellini, filet tips, prosciutto, and roasted garlic Parmigiano cream — pairs well with Pinot Noir. Chicken Marsala introduces portobello mushrooms and a Marsala truffle sauce — complements many red wines. Nutella Cheesecake for dessert.
The most enjoyable food-and-wine pairing is the one that brings out the character of the meal while leaving guests free to follow their own tastes.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, at ICON Park directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Wine Down Wednesday: half off every wine by the glass, every Wednesday, 5–10 PM.
Italian wines (Chianti, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio) and California wines (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Moscato). Bar seating, dining room, and outdoor patio.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. Full bar with craft cocktails.
Complimentary valet. No dress code. ON International Drive. Happy Hour: Mon all evening 5–10, Tue–Fri 5–7. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
“The food, all homemade, all delicious. The wine selection is very large with a nice variety from all over the world.”
Ward, Indiana · OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
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, classic 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, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, 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 for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, 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 local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, 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.
Wine & Italian Dinner on I-Drive
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and a $13 kids menu.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Steps away — same complex |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half off wines by the glass all night |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come as you are |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Locally owned by the Navarra Group with over 30 years of hospitality experience. Handmade pasta from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and a $13 kids menu. Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet. No dress code.
30+ Italian and domestic wines by the glass or bottle. Italian regions include Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, and Sicily. Domestic selections from California and Oregon.
Every Wednesday, all bottles of wine are half price. It is the best night to try a bottle you would not normally order. Pair it with handmade pasta or a steak.
Yes. Our team can recommend wine pairings for any dish on the menu. For private events, we build custom wine-paired menus.
Yes. Multiple Italian and domestic wines available by the glass every night. During happy hour, house wines are $7.
Yes. $7 house wines during happy hour - Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday half-price bottles are a separate special.
International Drive has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is one of the highest-rated with 4,000+ reviews, specializing in handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM with complimentary valet.
Yes. I-Drive is one of the best restaurant districts in Orlando with Italian, steaks, seafood, Mexican, Asian, and more. It runs through the heart of the tourism corridor near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, and the Convention Center.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
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Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Wine list and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.