4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Handmade Italian, steaks, and cocktails just minutes from the park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“This is our favorite restaurant in the Orlando area and we visit every time we vacation in Florida. This week we went twice.”
Rob, Philadelphia · OpenTable
The Menu
Housemade pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, cocktails, wine, desserts, and a kids menu — all served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo
The best dinner after Epic Universe often depends on how you feel after a long day of walking, waiting in lines, and exploring attractions. Instead of adding another complicated activity to the evening, many visitors want an inviting restaurant where they can sit comfortably and enjoy a substantial meal.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides that opportunity through casual Italian dining, welcoming service, and a relaxed dress code. Families and couples can arrive directly from the park without needing to dress up before dinner.
Short rib pappardelle is an excellent choice for guests craving comfort food, with slow-braised beef, mushrooms, and rich pasta sauce. Chicken piccata offers a contrasting option for those who prefer a brighter lemon-based preparation. Nutella cheesecake provides a chocolate-hazelnut dessert for anyone wishing to end the day with something indulgent.
The meal can be as simple or elaborate as guests prefer, depending on their energy and appetite after a full day at the attractions.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
After exiting Epic Universe, allow approximately 10 minutes to travel the 2.5 miles toward Vincenzo’s International Drive location. The route leads into the ICON Park dining area, where the Orlando StarFlyer is visible near the restaurant’s entrance.
Complimentary evening valet helps keep the transition from theme park parking to dinner straightforward. No need to search for a garage or a parking spot.
Vincenzo is locally owned by the Navarra Group with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since 2014, this has been a restaurant that visitors return to year after year — over 4,000 reviews confirm it.
No dress code, no attitude. Come straight from the park in whatever you are wearing. The atmosphere is warm, casual, and welcoming for everyone.
Hands down the best Italian spot in Orlando. The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely incredible. The lobster ravioli was out of this world.
Jennifer, Orlando • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Located at ICON Park on International Drive, near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo is one of the easiest dinner choices in the city.
After a long park day, a convention, a family outing, or a night exploring International Drive, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without leaving the area. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming: the kind of place where tourists feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.
We came after Epic Universe and it was the perfect way to end the day. The gnocchi was unreal and the valet made everything so easy.
Mike & Sarah, New Jersey • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, and worth choosing.
This place is a hidden gem on I-Drive. Not a chain, not overpriced tourist food. Real Italian with real heart. The tiramisu alone is worth the trip.
David, Atlanta • TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive.
Best Dinner After Epic Universe
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 2.5 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and a $13 kids menu.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 minutes by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe ticket |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from the parks |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers 10% off dinner when you show your Epic Universe ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 2.5 miles north of Epic Universe at ICON Park on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
Most park guests arrive between 7 and 9 PM. If you want a quieter experience, book for 5 or 5:30 PM and dine before the post-park rush, or come closer to 9 PM when it settles down. We are open until 10 PM every night.
Absolutely. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. Kids have their own menu for ages 10 and under starting at $13. Complimentary valet means you do not have to walk through a parking lot. You pull up, sit down, and let us take care of the rest.
Yes. There is no dress code. Vincenzo is polished but casual. Guests come straight from the parks in shorts and sneakers all the time. You will feel comfortable as you are.
Vincenzo is open until 10 PM every night. We seat guests up until close, so even if you leave the park late, you can still get a full dinner. Reservations are recommended for later arrivals on busy nights.
Vincenzo is primarily an indoor dining experience with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. The interior is spacious and well-designed for conversation and relaxation after a busy day.
Yes. The kids menu includes pasta, chicken, and other favorites for children 10 and under, starting at $13. Portions are real, not tiny. High chairs and booster seats are available, and families are always welcome.
Yes. Show your valid Epic Universe ticket or annual pass and receive 10% off your dinner. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only, and excludes alcohol. It cannot be combined with other offers.
The International Drive corridor just north of Epic Universe has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is one of the highest-rated, with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a full bar - just 2.5 miles from the park.
Yes. While Epic Universe has excellent in-park dining, International Drive north of the park has a full restaurant district with Italian, steaks, seafood, Mexican, and more. Most are a 10-minute drive or rideshare from the park entrance.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.