Best Food Near Universal Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a casual Italian restaurant with an upbeat atmosphere on International Drive — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, a full bar, a kids menu, outdoor patio, and complimentary valet. 4,000+ reviews. OpenTable Diners' Choice. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
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Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants on International Drive, recognized as an OpenTable Diners' Choice winner and recipient of the Golden Fork Award. With over 4,000 reviews from guests around the world, the reputation is built on handmade pasta, USDA Prime Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, and sauces crafted from San Marzano tomatoes. Every dish is prepared to order with fresh ingredients by a kitchen that has been doing this for over 30 years.
Located just minutes south of Universal Orlando on International Drive, Vincenzo is one of the most convenient dining options for park visitors who want a real Italian dinner outside the resort. Whether you spent the day on roller coasters at Islands of Adventure, exploring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, or hitting every ride at the new Epic Universe, a proper sit-down dinner with handmade pasta and a glass of wine is the perfect way to end the evening.
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Award-Winning Italian, Comfortable Vibe
Vincenzo is a casual Italian restaurant with an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere where you can hear your conversation and enjoy your evening without pretense. The dining room is warm and inviting, the outdoor patio overlooks International Drive, and the full bar serves craft cocktails, Italian wines, and everything in between. This is not a stuffy fine dining experience — it is a place where everyone from theme park families to business travelers feels comfortable.
The Navarra Group has over 30 years of hospitality experience and has been serving Orlando since 2014. After a day at Universal Studios, you want real food — not chain restaurant food from a tourist strip. Vincenzo delivers handmade pappardelle with Angus beef ragu, lobster ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster, Chilean sea bass with Prosecco butter, and USDA Prime steaks that rival any steakhouse in Orlando. Complimentary valet means you pull up and walk right in.
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Italian Restaurant in the Heart of International Drive
Vincenzo is located at ICON Park on International Drive, across from the StarFlyer and close to all major hotels, the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, and SeaWorld. Whether you are staying nearby or driving in from across Orlando, we are about 4 miles from Universal Orlando — roughly 10 minutes by car.
Complimentary valet parking every evening. Easy Uber and Lyft pick-up and drop-off. Outdoor patio seating available. Dine in the heart and action of International Drive.
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Full Bar & Cocktails at Vincenzo Orlando
Enjoy a full bar, handcrafted cocktails, and a wide selection of Italian and California wines in a relaxed, upbeat atmosphere. From classic Negronis and refreshing Aperol Spritz to your favorite glass of wine or cocktail, there is something for everyone to sip, relax, and enjoy.
Happy Hour: Monday — Happy Hour All Night. Tuesday–Friday, 5:00–7:00 PM.
Wine Down Wednesday — ½ Off Wines by the Glass All Night.
Restaurant Details
Hours
Open 7 days
5 PM – 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Patio
Outdoor patio
seating available
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Handmade pasta
Steaks, seafood
Dietary
Vegan, vegetarian
Gluten-free options
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
Near Universal
Minutes south
on I-Drive
What Guests Say About Vincenzo
“The food was delicious and the service was perfect.”
“What a great surprise! Fresh food and high quality.”
“This restaurant is magnificent! Great service great food great time!”
About the Universal Orlando Dining Area
Universal Orlando Resort includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Universal's Epic Universe, and the CityWalk entertainment district. The resort is one of the most visited in the world, drawing tens of millions of guests annually to its theme parks, hotels, and dining venues.
While CityWalk offers convenient dining between the parks, many guests head to International Drive for a wider selection of sit-down restaurants after the parks close. The I-Drive corridor runs south from the Universal area through ICON Park and beyond, with Italian, steaks, seafood, and more — all at off-site prices with full bars, happy hours, and private dining rooms.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is about 4 miles south of Universal Studios on International Drive at ICON Park — roughly 10 minutes by car or rideshare. Since 2014, the restaurant has served Universal guests with handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and complimentary valet parking every evening.
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4,000+ reviews. Handmade Italian. International Drive since 2014.
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Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 30 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners' Choice. Golden Fork Award. Learn more
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