Best Italian Food Near Epic Universe

The Closest Upscale Italian to Epic Universe

Universal's Epic Universe is the biggest theme park addition Orlando has seen in decades, and it is drawing millions of visitors to the southern end of International Drive. If you are spending a day exploring the park's immersive worlds, you are going to work up a serious appetite. The food options inside the park are designed for speed, not quality. For a real Italian dinner after Epic Universe, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at Vue at 360 on International Drive is minutes away and worlds apart from anything you will eat inside the gates.

We have been voted Orlando's number one Italian restaurant every year since 2014, long before Epic Universe was announced. Now, with the park drawing enormous crowds to our neighborhood, we are perfectly positioned to offer Epic Universe visitors the best Italian meal of their Orlando trip.

What to Expect at Vincenzo

• ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — gnocchi, lasagna, pappardelle, fettuccine
• ✦ USDA Prime steaks — filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, New York strip
• ✦ Ocean-fresh seafood — branzino, shrimp scampi, calamari, seafood pasta
• ✦ Craft cocktails and curated Italian wine list
• ✦ Complimentary valet parking — no fighting for a spot after a long park day
• ✦ Open 7 days a week, 5–10 PM — perfect for post-park dinner

Why Leave the Park for Dinner

Epic Universe is going to be spectacular, but no theme park in the world can replicate what a dedicated restaurant kitchen produces. At Vincenzo, your pasta was made by hand that morning, not pulled from a warmer that has been running since noon. Your steak is USDA Prime, not a pre-portioned commodity cut heated on a flat-top. Your wine comes from a curated list of Italian bottles selected by people who care about pairing, not a plastic cup filled from a tap.

The drive from Epic Universe to Vincenzo at Vue at 360 takes just a few minutes along International Drive. You pull up, hand your car to our complimentary valet, and walk into a dining room where the chaos of the parks instantly disappears. The lighting is warm, the music is right, and the aroma of fresh Italian cooking fills the room. This is how you end a great day.

Planning Your Epic Universe Trip

If you are planning a trip to Epic Universe, consider making Vincenzo part of your evening itinerary. We recommend making a reservation in advance, especially during peak season when park crowds are highest. Our happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM with $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails, which is a great way to decompress after a day of rides. Mondays offer happy hour all night, and Wine Down Wednesday gives you half off every wine by the glass.

For large groups visiting the park together, our Amalfi Room offers private dining for 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages starting at $110 per person. It is the perfect way to gather your whole group for a memorable meal after an epic day.

The Full International Drive Experience

Vincenzo is located at Vue at 360, right in the heart of International Drive's entertainment district. Beyond Epic Universe, we are steps from ICON Park, close to the Orange County Convention Center, and easily accessible from every major Orlando hotel zone. When people ask where to eat near Epic Universe, locals point them to Vincenzo. We have been here since before the park was built, and we will be here long after the hype settles, serving the same award-winning Italian food that made us famous.

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Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a proud member of the International Drive Chamber of Commerce.