4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. $13 kids menu, handmade pasta, and free valet on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We are visiting from Delaware and wanted a good Italian cuisine. This restaurant is 5 stars between their ambiance, service, and food! The parking is free.”
Jessica, Delaware · 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
Families staying at Universal Orlando hotels such as Cabana Bay Beach Resort often want a dinner destination where children can enjoy familiar food while parents have a wider selection of Italian specialties. After a day of swimming, exploring attractions, and navigating the parks, a relaxed restaurant with straightforward pricing can make the evening more enjoyable.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers a $13 children’s menu with a beverage for guests ages 10 and under, alongside a complete Italian dinner menu for adults. Families presenting eligible Universal Studios tickets also receive 10% off food, adding value to their evening outside the resort.
Fettuccine Alfredo provides a creamy Italian pasta favorite for children and adults who enjoy familiar flavors. Chicken Marsala offers parents a savory entrée prepared with mushrooms and a rich sauce. Cannoli brings a traditional Italian dessert with a crisp shell and sweet cream filling.
The separate children’s menu helps younger diners choose appropriate portions while adults explore the restaurant’s full selection of Italian dishes.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is approximately 3.5 miles and a 12-minute drive from the Universal Studios hotel area, with the route toward International Drive connecting through Universal Boulevard. As you approach ICON Park, the Orlando Eye identifies the entertainment district while the Orlando StarFlyer stands directly across from the restaurant.
Located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Vincenzo offers complimentary evening valet parking for families arriving by car.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Kids in park clothes welcome. $13 kids menu with beverage, ages 10 and under. Universal Studios ticket = 10% off food, dine-in only.
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 Universal Studios 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.
Family Restaurants Near Universal Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida 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 Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 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 |
| Universal Studios Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Universal Studios 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 Universal Studios ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios 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.
About 12 minutes and 3.5 miles. Both are on International Drive. Vincenzo is at ICON Park and Universal is at the north end of I-Drive. A quick, straight shot down the road.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. Options include Spaghetti with Meatballs or Meat Sauce, Chicken Tenders with Fries, Fettuccine or Penne Alfredo, Cheese or Beef Ravioli, Italian Cheese Pizza 10-inch Thin Crust, and Filet Tips with Fries or Penne Butter.
Yes. Come straight from the parks in shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops. No dress code. Vincenzo is a casual, welcoming, family-owned restaurant. Park gear is perfectly welcome.
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials. Full bar with craft cocktails.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. After fighting Universal parking all day, just pull up and hand over the keys.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Perfect timing for dinner after Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, or CityWalk.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, chicken parmigiana, Italian appetizers, craft cocktails, and wine. A full Italian menu with something for every member of the family.
CityWalk is convenient but crowded and overpriced. Vincenzo is 12 minutes away with handmade pasta, a $13 kids menu, happy hour, and complimentary valet. Real Italian food with 4,000+ reviews.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private dining. Perfect for multi-family vacation dinners and celebrations. Call (407) 745-4030 to arrange.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, or any Universal Parks entity. Universal Orlando, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk are registered trademarks of Universal Parks & Resorts. Vincenzo is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive. Menu items and prices subject to change. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.