4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Real Italian cooking minutes from Universal's newest resort. No reservations required — walk-ins welcome.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Our concierge recommended Vincenzo and it was the highlight of the trip. The veal ossobuco was extraordinary and the valet service was seamless.”
Dr. & Mrs. Chen, San Francisco · TripAdvisor
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
Terra Luna Resort is one of Universal's most anticipated new properties. The design is stunning, the amenities are impressive, and the location puts Epic Universe at your doorstep. But when it comes to dinner, your best option is not at the resort.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana operates a scratch kitchen. That means the gnocchi are made from potatoes, not a box. The lasagna layers real beef bolognese with fresh ricotta, mozzarella, and bechamel. The lobster ravioli is stuffed by hand with Maine lobster and ricotta, then finished in a creamy lobster sauce that has earned it a spot as the most-ordered pasta on the menu.
The veal ossobuco — a dish most restaurants will not even attempt — is slow-braised, hormone-free Dutch veal served over saffron risotto with a demi-glace that takes hours to develop. It is the kind of dish that defines what a restaurant stands for.
Every sauce, every stock, every dessert is made in-house. The tiramisu uses real mascarpone and espresso-soaked lady fingers. The Nutella cheesecake is drizzled with actual Nutella and topped with crushed hazelnuts. This is the opposite of mass-produced hotel food.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra family did not fly in from New York or LA to open a restaurant concept. They are part of Orlando. They have been in the hospitality business for over three decades, and they opened Vincenzo in 2014 because they saw a gap on International Drive: no genuine, family-owned Italian restaurant among hundreds of chains.
That mission has not changed. More than a decade later, Vincenzo remains independently owned and operated. No investors. No corporate playbook. Just a family that shows up every night to make sure the food is right and the guests are taken care of.
It is the kind of restaurant where the owner might stop by your table to ask how the risotto was. Where your server asks about your day at the parks and actually listens. Where you feel like a person, not a transaction.
That feeling is why Vincenzo has accumulated over 4,000 reviews. It is not marketing. It is the natural result of treating every guest like they matter.
I eat Italian everywhere I travel and this was one of the best meals I have had in the US. The pappardelle ragu had depth and richness you do not find at tourist restaurants.
Marco, London • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Terra Luna Resort, Vincenzo is a short, easy drive down International Drive. The restaurant is at ICON Park, surrounded by evening entertainment, attractions, and the energy of Orlando's main tourist corridor.
Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Pull up, hand off your keys, and walk through the door. No circling a parking garage. No fumbling with a parking app. It is the simplest way to start dinner.
Inside, the restaurant feels removed from the I-Drive hustle. The lighting is warm, the music is just right, and the pace slows down. You can linger over an Aperol Spritz, share a cheese board, and let the evening unfold without rushing.
After dinner, your car is waiting. The drive back to Terra Luna takes minutes. That is the whole experience — effortless from beginning to end.
Wine Down Wednesday is our favorite Orlando tradition now. Half-price wines, the gnocchi, and the atmosphere make it feel like a trip to Italy without the plane ticket.
Sandra & Luis, Miami • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo's bar program goes beyond basic wine and beer. The cocktail list includes handcrafted Negronis with Campari and sweet vermouth, refreshing Aperol Spritzes made with prosecco, bold Espresso Martinis with house-pulled espresso, and classic martinis shaken to order.
Happy hour pricing applies Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. That means $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails. Wednesday brings Wine Down Wednesday, where every wine by the glass is half price all evening.
Celebrating something special? The Amalfi Room is available for private parties of 15 to 50. Custom Italian menus, dedicated servers, AV capabilities for presentations, and complimentary valet for your guests. For larger events, full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150 or more.
Whether it is a quiet dinner for two after Epic Universe or a birthday celebration for thirty, Vincenzo adapts to what you need.
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.
The reviews tell the story. Families rave about how their kids loved the pasta and their server brought extra bread without being asked. Couples describe date nights that felt special without being stuffy. Business travelers call it the best meal they had all week.
That consistency is what separates Vincenzo from the rotating door of I-Drive restaurants. When you have been open since 2014 and have 4,000+ reviews, you are not relying on novelty. You are relying on quality.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Or just walk in. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo is approximately 5 to 8 minutes by car from Universal's Terra Luna Resort. The restaurant is at 8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Yes. Vincenzo operates a scratch kitchen. All pasta, sauces, desserts, and stocks are made in-house daily. USDA Prime steaks are hand-cut and cooked to order.
No. Vincenzo is casual Italian. Shorts, sandals, park clothes, and resort wear are all welcome. The atmosphere is upscale but completely comfortable.
Guests love the veal ossobuco, lobster ravioli, homemade gnocchi, linguine frutti di mare, filet mignon, and the homemade tiramisu.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening for all guests. No charge.
Yes. The Amalfi Room accommodates private parties of 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts are available for groups of 150 or more.
Happy hour is Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-off wines by the glass.
Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are welcome anytime.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Universal Destinations & Experiences, Terra Luna Resort, or any Universal Orlando Resort properties. Please verify travel time from your hotel.