VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA

VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA is a 4.5-star room with an F-grade kitchen — the kind of gap a star rating will never warn you about, which is the whole reason this page exists.

That F comes from 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 4 basic violations cited on June 4, 2026. It currently ranks safer than 3% of Orange County restaurants we grade — close to the bottom of the county. If you want the flavor with fewer question marks, the safer-options list below maps higher-graded kitchens within a short drive.

Loved (4.5★) but failing (F, 56/100) · safer than 3% of Orange County

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Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to VINCENZO CUCINA ITALIANA, by Florida DBPR grade:

Restaurant details

Health grade
F (56/100)
Violations
9 total — 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic
Address
8255 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Italian
Categories
Italian restaurant, Bar, Caterer, Event venue, Restaurant, Wedding venue
Price
$30–80
Rating
4.5 stars (1847 reviews)
Seats
168
Phone
(407) 745-4030
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 1,847 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 5.0 stars.

One subject never comes up here: what it costs. 24 of 24 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 0 are two or lower.

None of that is visible in a star rating: the most recent DBPR inspection graded this kitchen an F (56/100), citing 3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. Diner sentiment and inspection result are measuring different things here, and only one of them is checked by the state. DBPR last walked in on June 4, 2026. On health score it sits safer than 3% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include handwashing.

The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Everything above is computed from the 24 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Amazing food and service

  • June 30, 2026

    Luis was a great waiter we were a big group and he took great care of us!!! Thank you Luis you were amazing!!!!!

  • June 29, 2026

    Christina was amazing! Food was fabulous! Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Loved it and will be back!

  • June 29, 2026

    Kristina was our waitress. She was amazing! She has a great personality and was very attentive. Will keep coming back for her service and the great food.

  • June 29, 2026

    Wow! I’m from out of town and by chance made reservations for a birthday party. The papperdelle was prob on my top 5 meals of all time and Javier was so kind to our large party. He managed us like an experienced server non pluses by a table with 4 small kids, a couple of late teens, and 4 adults. He was able to keep us in pace and ebveryine happy…. No small fete. We will def be back!!!

  • June 28, 2026

    Just WOW!!

  • June 28, 2026

    Kristina was our waitress and she was not only so knowledgeable about the menu she also made us feel so comfortable!!

  • June 28, 2026

    Kristina is the best!!!

  • June 28, 2026

    First time great experience! The food was amazing. I have lived in Italy for 8 years and I can taste the authenticity and freshness in the food.

  • June 28, 2026

    If I could give Christina ten stars, I'd still feel like I was shortchanging her. From the moment we sat down at Vincenzo, she turned what I expected to be a nice dinner into something I'm going to be talking about for weeks. Some servers take your order. Christina *hosted* us. She had this rare gift of being attentive without ever hovering, warm without ever being rushed, and genuinely knowledgeable about every single thing on the menu. When I asked questions, she had answers. When I was deciding, she steered me perfectly — and she's the reason I ended up with the Linguine Fruta Damar, which was honestly one of the best plates of pasta I've had in years. Every clam, every shrimp, every twist of that linguine tasted like it had her seal of approval on it. But here's what really set her apart: she made us feel like the most important table in the room, and I have a feeling she made *every* table feel that way. That's not a skill you can train. That's just who she is. Timing was flawless, the wine recommendation was spot-on, and she anticipated what we needed before we even thought to ask. Vincenzo, if you're reading this — Christina is the kind of server who turns first-time guests into regulars. Take care of her, because people like her are the whole reason a restaurant becomes a *favorite* instead of just a meal.

  • June 28, 2026

    Christina was the best and I have been in restaurants for the last 33 years traveling the world and I’ve never had a better server who recommends exactly what we should eat not what she thinks she liked but what we should be eating based on our taste buds

  • June 27, 2026

    Marina simply made the experience wonderful. Food was excellent. Will come again.

  • June 27, 2026

    Brilliant food but the evening made more special by our fabulous server Kristina.

  • June 27, 2026

    Such a great meal! Definitely will be back!

  • June 27, 2026

    Christina was amazing!

  • June 27, 2026

    Great food great service great atmosphere Francisco is the best!!!

  • June 27, 2026

    So impressed with the food and atmosphere. Highly recommend

  • June 26, 2026

    Fabulous place, my girlfriend and I love coming here. The food is fantastic and comes out fast, service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is a nice mix between casual and fancy.

  • June 26, 2026

    Great food and service at Vincezo’s; ask for Jay…he provided great service and fun to talk to.

  • June 26, 2026

    Amazing dinner. So glad I changed my plans for dinner. Definitely a hit.

  • June 26, 2026

    Jay was amazing!! Will definitely be back. Food was amazing and well as our server.

  • June 26, 2026

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing experience at Vincenzo’s Restaurant! From the moment we arrived, everyone made us feel welcome. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and the staff was incredibly kind and attentive. What touched our hearts the most was the beautiful surprise they prepared for my children’s graduations. They brought out a cake, delicious desserts, and candles to celebrate them. It was such a thoughtful and unexpected gesture that made our celebration even more special. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our family feel so loved and appreciated. Your kindness and exceptional customer service created memories we will never forget. We highly recommend Vincenzo’s Restaurant and can’t wait to come back!

  • June 26, 2026

    We had an amazing experience at Vincenzo Italian Restaurant, and Kristina made it exceptional! From the moment we sat down, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. She was knowledgeable about the menu, gave excellent recommendations, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal without ever being intrusive. Her friendly personality and genuine care for her guests really stood out. The food was fantastic, but Kristina's outstanding service is what made our visit truly memorable. We'll definitely be back, and we hope to have her as our server again. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Kristina! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • June 26, 2026

    Kristina was such a sweetheart! Not only was she welcoming but her genuine interest and effort she put in our conversation was amazing. We had a literal yap session. I loved her downnn!! I came to FL on vacation but will def be back just for her :) Thank you sooooo muchhhh!!!

Overall Score

35 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 13/20
    4 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
5 to 10 PM
Tuesday
5 to 10 PM
Wednesday
5 to 10 PM
Thursday
5 to 10 PM
Friday
5 to 10 PM
Saturday
5 to 10 PM
Sunday
5 to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 4, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Administrative complaint recommended

    3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
  2. August 19, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: June 4, 2026