Best Family Restaurants Near Universal Orlando
Universal is right down I-Drive from Vincenzo — a 5-minute drive. Skip CityWalk prices, sit down for real handmade Italian. $13 kids menu with beverage included, happy hour for the parents, complimentary valet parking. Casual, welcoming, family-owned. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
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Skip CityWalk — Get Real Italian
CityWalk is loud, crowded, and expensive. You just spent all day at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure — the last thing your family needs is another theme park experience at dinner. Vincenzo is 5 minutes south on International Drive. Same road. Different world.
Hand the car to the valet, walk into a real Italian restaurant, and let the kids pick from a menu they will actually eat while you finally get a glass of wine in peace. Handmade pasta, not reheated corporate food. A family-owned restaurant, not a chain. That is the difference 5 minutes makes.
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Kids Eat for $13 — Beverage Included
Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. That is less than a single combo meal at CityWalk. Choose from Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chicken Tenders with Fries, Fettuccine Alfredo, Cheese or Beef Ravioli, Italian Cheese Pizza on thin crust, or Filet Tips with Fries. Every kid at the table will find something they love.
While the kids eat, parents enjoy handmade pasta, fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, and craft cocktails. Monday happy hour runs all night. Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday is half off all wines by the glass. You survived Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure with three kids — you deserve this.
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3 Miles Down International Drive
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive near ICON Park. Universal Orlando is at 6000 Universal Boulevard, just north on I-Drive. About 3 miles and 5 minutes apart. No highway needed — it is a straight shot down the same road you are already on.
Complimentary valet parking every evening. After fighting for parking at Universal all day, just pull up and hand over the keys. If you are staying at one of the I-Drive hotels — Rosen, Hyatt Regency, Hilton, DoubleTree — Vincenzo is even closer. Some are walking distance.
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Happy Hour & Full Bar for the Parents
The Butterbeer was fun. Now it is time for an actual drink. Vincenzo has a full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wines, and happy hour specials that CityWalk cannot touch. Negroni, Aperol Spritz, espresso martini — whatever you need after a day of roller coasters and crowds.
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.
Martini Tuesday — Martini specials all evening.
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 seating
available nightly
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Handmade pasta
Steaks, seafood
Private Events
Amalfi Room
15–50 guests
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
What Families 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!"
Bring the Family to Vincenzo
5 minutes from Universal. Real Italian food for the whole family.
Vincenzo is just 3 miles from Universal Orlando — about 5 minutes south on International Drive. Complimentary valet parking when you arrive.
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About the Author
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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