Another Italian Option on International Drive
International Drive has no shortage of Italian restaurants. For guests looking for an independent Italian restaurant alternative to Mia's Italian Kitchen in the I-Drive corridor, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and from-scratch Italian cooking at 8025 International Drive since 2014. The Navarra family owns and operates the restaurant, and the kitchen runs on their recipes, not a corporate playbook.
If you enjoy Italian food on International Drive and want to try something different for a special dinner or celebration, Vincenzo offers an upscale atmosphere with individually plated dishes, a full craft cocktail program, an Italian wine list, and complimentary valet parking every evening. The menu covers handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts.
Open 7 days a week, 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 guest reviews. Call (407) 745-4030 for reservations.
Handmade Pasta on I-Drive
Every pasta at Vincenzo is made by hand in the restaurant kitchen every day. Potato gnocchi, lobster ravioli, pappardelle with braised short rib, rigatoni bolognese, lasagna, and tortellini. The texture and flavor of pasta made fresh that morning is a different experience from dried or pre-made alternatives. For guests who enjoy Italian food at Mia's Italian Kitchen and want to explore a kitchen that makes every pasta from scratch each day, Vincenzo provides that on International Drive.
USDA Prime Steaks and Fresh Seafood
Beyond pasta, the menu includes USDA Prime filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, and New York strip. Chilean Sea Bass, Atlantic salmon, calamari, and shrimp round out the seafood offerings. Italian appetizers like burrata, carpaccio, and bruschetta start the meal. Tiramisu, cannoli, and panna cotta finish it. The range of the menu means every guest at the table finds something they want, whether they lean toward seafood, steak, or pasta.
Craft Cocktails and Italian Wines
The bar at Vincenzo pours craft cocktails including Negroni, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, and Old Fashioned. Italian wines are available by the glass and bottle. Prosecco and champagne are poured for celebrations. The full spirits selection covers everything from aperitivos to after-dinner drinks. Whether you are starting the evening at the bar or pairing wine with dinner, the drink program matches the quality of the kitchen.
What Vincenzo Brings to International Drive
- ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily in the restaurant kitchen
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks hand-cut and cooked to order
- ✦ Craft cocktails, Italian wines, and a full bar
- ✦ Family-owned by the Navarra family since 2014
- ✦ Private Amalfi Room for group dining and celebrations
- ✦ Fresh seafood including Chilean Sea Bass and calamari
- ✦ Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
Menu Highlights
- ✦ New York Strip — USDA Prime, hand-cut, cooked to order
- ✦ Pappardelle — Handmade daily, braised short rib ragu
- ✦ Branzino — Mediterranean sea bass, fresh daily
- ✦ Burrata — Creamy Italian cheese, prosciutto, arugula
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli — Handmade, butter sage sauce
- ✦ Osso Buco — Slow-braised veal shank, gremolata
- ✦ Tiramisu — House-made, espresso-soaked ladyfingers
- ✦ Espresso Martini — Fresh-pulled espresso, craft cocktail