★★★★★
Amazing dining experience — impeccable service and delicious food. The ossobuco was fall-apart tender and the lobster ravioli was rich without being heavy. Beautiful ambiance and attentive staff.
Italian Restaurants · International Drive · Orlando
Vincenzo
Cucina Italiana
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The place
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, Florida 32819. The restaurant has served the I-Drive corridor for more than 30 years and sits a short drive (about two miles) from the Orange County Convention Center, walkable from several I-Drive convention hotels. The kitchen specializes in handmade pasta, slow-braised ossobuco, lobster ravioli, tagliatelle bolognese, and pan-seared cernia (black grouper). The dining room is contemporary with a full bar and a floor-to-ceiling wine wall. Reservations are accepted through OpenTable, where Vincenzo's is a Diners' Choice honoree. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 AM, closing at 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Takeout is available through its website and delivery via DoorDash. On-site parking is free in the shared plaza lot. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 1,553 reviews.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has anchored the International Drive dining scene for over three decades, a rare locally owned, family-run holdout on a stretch dominated by chains. The contemporary, airy space — anchored by a wall of wine bottles and a lively bar — sits in the plaza at 8255 I-Drive, an easy walk from convention-corridor hotels and a short drive from the theme parks.
Start with the calamari fritti or carpaccio, then move to the kitchen's strengths: handmade gnocchi, tagliatelle alla bolognese, lobster ravioli, and the signature ossobuco slow-braised until it slides off the bone. Seafood eaters should order the cernia — pan-seared black grouper with crab, mushrooms, and a lemon-butter celery-root purée — or the spaghetti allo scoglio. The wine list is deep on Italian regions and the tiramisu is house-made.
Reservations are strongly recommended on weekends and during convention weeks; book through OpenTable. The plaza lot has free, ample parking. The restaurant offers takeout via its website and delivery on DoorDash. The dining room is indoor only and not pet-friendly; a private room is available for parties and rehearsal dinners.
Family-owned, on International Drive 30+ years
House-made pasta and gnocchi
Signature ossobuco over saffron risotto
Floor-to-ceiling Italian wine wall
What to expect
An elevated but unfussy Italian dinner with handmade pasta, a full bar, and a deep Italian wine list. Plan on a 90-minute sit-down meal; weekend and convention-week nights book up early on OpenTable.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Authentic, flavorful, beautifully prepared. The gnocchi tasted homemade and the wine list is enormous. Warm, inviting atmosphere and excellent service from start to finish.
★★★★★
WOW, followed by a few mmmms. We come every convention trip — the cernia with crab and mushrooms is unforgettable and the tiramisu is the best on I-Drive.
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Frequently asked
Does Vincenzo Cucina Italiana take reservations?
Yes — reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked through OpenTable, where Vincenzo's is a Diners' Choice honoree. Weekends and convention weeks fill up early.
Is Vincenzo Cucina Italiana dog-friendly?
No. The restaurant is indoor-only seating and does not have a pet-friendly patio. Service animals are accommodated per ADA.
Where do I park near Vincenzo Cucina Italiana?
Free on-site parking is available in the shared plaza lot at 8255 International Drive. Hotel valet is an alternative if you're walking from a nearby I-Drive resort.
What are the most popular dishes at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana?
The signature ossobuco, handmade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, tagliatelle alla bolognese, and the pan-seared cernia (black grouper) are the most-ordered dishes. Save room for the house-made tiramisu.
What are Vincenzo Cucina Italiana's hours?
The restaurant is open daily from 11:30am, closing at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Hours can shift on holidays — call (407) 745-4030 to confirm.
Does Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout can be ordered directly through vincenzosorlando.com and delivery is available through DoorDash within the International Drive area.
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