A Night Out Without Leaving Town
You do not need to book a flight to have a great evening. For Orlando locals looking for a staycation dinner that feels like a real event, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive delivers the kind of Italian dining experience that makes a regular weeknight feel like a vacation. Complimentary valet greets you at the door. Craft cocktails are waiting at the bar. Handmade pasta and USDA Prime steaks anchor the menu. International Drive is the destination. Vincenzo is the dinner. Together, they turn a Tuesday or a Saturday into the kind of evening you talk about for weeks.
Start with Cocktails and Happy Hour
Every staycation evening should start with a drink you would not normally order on a weeknight. The bar at Vincenzo pours Negroni, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Old Fashioned, and a full list of craft cocktails. Italian wines by the glass and bottle, Prosecco, and champagne are all available. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday add weekly specials that give locals another reason to make the drive.
Handmade Pasta and USDA Prime Steaks
The staycation dinner at Vincenzo is built on handmade pasta made fresh daily in the kitchen and USDA Prime steaks hand-cut on-site. Potato gnocchi with brown butter. Lobster ravioli. Pappardelle with braised short rib. Rigatoni bolognese. Filet mignon. Bone-in ribeye. New York strip. The menu reads like the kind of Italian restaurant you would seek out on vacation, but it is right here on International Drive. Gluten-free pasta options are also available.
Date Night on International Drive
The most popular staycation dinner is a date night for two. Cocktails at the bar to start. An appetizer shared across the table. Handmade pasta or steak for dinner. A glass of wine that you would not normally open at home. Tiramisu and espresso to close. Complimentary valet means you arrive and leave without thinking about parking. The whole evening feels like something planned rather than something rushed.
Group Staycation Dinners
Staycation does not have to mean dinner for two. Gather your friends, your neighbors, or your extended family for a group Italian dinner at Vincenzo. The main dining room accommodates groups, and the Amalfi Room is available for private group dinners. Full restaurant buyout is also an option for larger gatherings. Call (407) 745-4030 to plan your group staycation evening.
Menu Highlights
- ★ NY Strip
- ★ Pappardelle Bolognese
- ★ Branzino al Limone
- ★ Burrata e Prosciutto
- ★ Lobster Ravioli
- ★ Veal Osso Buco
- ★ Tiramisu
- ★ Espresso Martini