Risotto in Orlando

Risotto at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana

Risotto is one of those dishes that separates a real Italian kitchen from a restaurant reheating something out of a container. At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive, risotto is prepared the traditional way. Arborio rice stirred slowly, built layer by layer with warm stock until each grain is coated in a creamy, velvety finish. There are no shortcuts. There is no pre-made batch sitting under a heat lamp. Every order is started fresh and finished to order.

Vincenzo has been serving Italian food on International Drive since 2014, and risotto has been part of the menu from the beginning. It sits alongside handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and Italian appetizers on a menu built around classic Italian cooking done well. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook.

What Makes Risotto Worth Ordering

Good risotto takes patience. The rice needs constant attention, steady additions of stock, and careful timing to reach the right consistency. Too much liquid and it turns soupy. Too little and it clumps. The kitchen at Vincenzo treats risotto the way it was taught in Italian kitchens for generations, and you can taste the difference in every spoonful. The risotto is prepared with seasonal ingredients, so the dish reflects what is freshest and most flavorful at any given time.

From the Menu

• ✦ Risotto prepared with seasonal ingredients
• ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily
• ✦ USDA Prime filet mignon, New York Strip, Bone-In Ribeye
• ✦ Fresh seafood including Chilean Sea Bass and Faroe Island Salmon
• ✦ Burrata, calamari fritti, bruschetta, lobster bisque
• ✦ Lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle, lasagna
• ✦ Italian wines, craft cocktails, draft beer
• ✦ Tiramisu and Italian desserts made in-house

Happy Hour and Wine

Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with Monday happy hour lasting all night. Wine Down Wednesday features special wine pricing all evening. Martini Tuesday offers featured martinis during happy hour. A glass of wine or a cocktail alongside risotto makes for one of the most relaxed evenings on International Drive.

Location and Parking

Vincenzo is located at 8025 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819, near ICON Park, Pointe Orlando, and the Orange County Convention Center. Open seven days a week from 5 to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking every evening. Whether you are visiting Orlando on vacation or live here year-round, risotto at Vincenzo is worth a visit.

Private Dining and Groups

Vincenzo offers private dining, group dining, and full restaurant buyouts for events. The private dining room seats groups for corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and family gatherings with custom menus and dedicated staff.