4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 15 minutes from SeaWorld. Complimentary valet. Open nightly.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Kristina made our night extremely special. She had great recommendations.”
Jacob, Baton Rouge · 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
Travelers researching highly regarded Italian restaurants near SeaWorld Orlando may want evidence of an established reputation before choosing where to eat. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has received an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award and accumulated more than 4,000 online reviews.
The independently owned restaurant combines traditional Italian cuisine with an upscale atmosphere and casual comfort. Since 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed guests interested in a complete Italian dinner without the expectations of formal fine dining.
Chicken Marsala provides a savory Italian entrée with tender chicken and mushrooms. Lobster ravioli offers a seafood pasta alternative featuring lobster and ricotta filling. Limoncello cake adds a bright citrus dessert to finish the meal.
These contrasting selections showcase the combination of Italian comfort food and seafood specialties available at Vincenzo.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.
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 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Vincenzo is roughly 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, or approximately 15 minutes by car. Travel toward ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer identify the entertainment area, with the restaurant directly across from the StarFlyer.
Complimentary evening valet parking is offered to dinner guests.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
We came after the parks 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.
4,000+ reviews since 2014. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails on International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra Group with 30+ years experience.
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Near ICON Park and Epic Universe.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15-50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150. Custom menus from $85/person.
International Drive north of SeaWorld has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is about 15 minutes away with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, and complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Yes. The International Drive corridor north of SeaWorld has Italian, steaks, seafood, and more. Sand Lake Road (Restaurant Row) is also nearby with additional options. Most are a 10 to 15 minute drive from the park.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.