Fresh Pasta Made Daily on International Drive
Looking for handmade pasta on International Drive Orlando? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana makes every pasta dish from scratch, every single day, on International Drive on I-Drive near ICON Park. Whether you are searching for handmade pasta near I-Drive, fresh pasta near me on International Drive, or Italian food near Orlando attractions, Vincenzo serves gnocchi ($30), lobster ravioli ($44), filet and prosciutto tortellini ($36), short rib pappardelle ($34), lasagna ($24), and more. With 4,000+ guest reviews, this is the restaurant on International Drive where pasta is made the way it should be — by hand, from fresh dough, that morning.
Every morning before the doors open, the kitchen team rolls dough, shapes gnocchi from real potatoes, folds tortellini one at a time, fills ravioli edge by edge, and cuts pappardelle into wide ribbons. The pasta dough is made from flour and eggs. Nothing is frozen, nothing comes from a distributor, and nothing is pulled from a box. The Navarra family has been making pasta this way since opening in 1991, and the process has never changed.
The Pasta Menu on I-Drive
Every pasta on this menu is handmade fresh daily at Vincenzo on International Drive:
- ✦ House-Made Gnocchi — $30 — Potato gnocchi made from scratch, light and tender, sauced to order.
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli — $44 — Handmade ravioli stuffed with sweet lobster in a delicate sauce.
- ✦ Filet and Prosciutto Tortellini — $36 — Folded by hand, filled with filet mignon and prosciutto.
- ✦ Short Rib Pappardelle — $34 — Wide handmade noodles with slow-braised short rib ragu.
- ✦ Lasagna — $24 — Fresh pasta sheets, meat ragu, ricotta, mozzarella. Baked fresh.
- ✦ Linguine Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo — Linguine with shrimp and crab in spicy tomato sauce.
Why Handmade Pasta Matters on I-Drive
International Drive has dozens of restaurants, and most of them serve pasta that arrives in a box from a supplier. There is nothing inherently wrong with dried pasta, but the difference between dried and handmade is significant. Handmade gnocchi is lighter, more delicate, and melts in a way that dried gnocchi from a package never will. Handmade tortellini have a thin, tender skin that lets the filling shine through. Handmade pappardelle has a texture that grips sauce instead of just sitting under it.
Vincenzo invests the time and labor every single day because handmade pasta is the foundation of real Italian cooking. Guests searching for fresh pasta near I-Drive Orlando or handmade pasta near International Drive notice the difference from the first bite.
Wine and Cocktails
Pair any handmade pasta with a glass from Vincenzo's curated Italian wine list or one of the craft cocktails from the bar. Light whites complement the lobster ravioli, bold reds pair with the short rib pappardelle, and your server can guide you to the right match. Wednesday is Wine Down with half off wines by the glass. Monday is all-night happy hour.
For Tourists, Families, and Convention Guests
Vincenzo on International Drive is a comfortable fit for families visiting Orlando attractions, tourists exploring I-Drive, convention guests from the Orange County Convention Center, and locals looking for handmade pasta near I-Drive Orlando. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking every night.
Easy to Reach on International Drive
Vincenzo is located on International Drive, 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando FL 32819. The restaurant is near ICON Park and convenient to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Epic Universe, and the Orange County Convention Center. Complimentary valet parking every night.
Pasta
Handmade Fresh Daily
Location
I-Drive near ICON Park
Hours
7 Days, 5 PM - 10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Private Dining
Vincenzo's Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private events. All-inclusive packages start at $110 per person with custom menus featuring handmade pasta. Full restaurant buyouts available for 150+ guests. Call (407) 745-4030 or visit vincenzosorlando.com/private-events to plan your event.
