Best Restaurant on International Drive

The Best Dinner on International Drive

International Drive has hundreds of restaurants. Fast food, chains, tourist traps, overpriced buffets — it can feel like a maze of mediocre options. But tucked inside International Drive, near ICON Park, there is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been quietly earning 4,000+ reviews since 2014. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a scratch kitchen where every dish is made from scratch and cooked to order. Handmade pasta, Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and an Italian wine list that pairs perfectly with every meal.

Whether you are a tourist looking for a great dinner after a long day at the parks, a convention attendee searching for something better than the hotel restaurant, or a local who knows where to eat — Vincenzo is the answer on International Drive.

Steps from ICON Park and Convention Center

Our location on International Drive puts you steps from ICON Park — the Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium — and minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. If you are attending a conference, trade show, or meeting at the Convention Center, Vincenzo is the best dinner option nearby. We are also one of the closest sit-down restaurants to Universal's new Epic Universe theme park.

Complimentary valet parking means you do not have to deal with the I-Drive parking situation. Pull up, hand over the keys, and walk right in.

What to Order at Vincenzo

• ✦ Fettuccine Alfredo $21 — creamy classic, made from scratch
• ✦ Lasagna $24 — handmade, slow-simmered sauce
• ✦ Chicken Marsala $27 — mushrooms, Marsala wine reduction
• ✦ Gnocchi $30 — handmade daily, pillowy soft
• ✦ Short Rib Pappardelle $34 — braised short rib, fresh pasta
• ✦ Faroe Island Salmon $39 — fresh, perfectly cooked
• ✦ Scallop Risotto $41 — seared scallops, creamy risotto
• ✦ Lobster Ravioli $44 — handmade, stuffed with real lobster
• ✦ Grouper $50 — fresh catch, beautifully prepared
• ✦ NY Strip 14oz $65 — Black Angus, Creekstone Farms
• ✦ Bone-In Ribeye 20oz $80 — thick-cut, showstopper

Not Another I-Drive Chain

International Drive is dominated by chains. The same food you can get in any city in America. Vincenzo is the opposite — a single-location, family-owned restaurant with a scratch kitchen, handmade pasta, and 33+ years of cooking experience behind every dish. The Navarra family built this restaurant themselves and they are here every night making sure everything is perfect. That kind of personal investment shows up in the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

Happy Hour on I-Drive

Looking for after-work drinks or a pre-dinner cocktail on International Drive? Vincenzo's Happy Hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5-7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features wine specials, and Tuesday is Martini Night. Our full bar has craft cocktails and a curated Italian wine list. The outdoor patio is a great spot to unwind with a drink before dinner.

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