4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Skip the hotel restaurant. Walk to handmade Italian at ICON Park tonight.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The front desk said walk south on I-Drive. Fifteen minutes later we were eating the best gnocchi of our lives. This place is special.”
The Thompsons, Vermont · Google
The Menu
Housemade pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, cocktails, wine, desserts, and a kids menu — all served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
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Castle Hotel guests who walk into Vincenzo for the first time almost always say the same thing: this is not what they expected to find on International Drive. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are simmered from scratch. The steaks are USDA Prime and hand-cut.
The homemade potato gnocchi might be the perfect introduction. Light, pillowy dumplings tossed in a pomodoro sauce with fresh burrata and basil oil. It tastes like it belongs in a Roman trattoria, not on a tourist corridor in Central Florida.
For seafood lovers, the scallop risotto is a revelation — truffle parmigiano risotto topped with jumbo sea scallops, porcini mushrooms, and caramelized shallots. It is rich without being heavy, complex without being fussy, and satisfying in a way that only real cooking can achieve.
The $13 kids menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, alfredo, ravioli, pizza, and even filet tips. Parents relax knowing the children are eating real food while they enjoy an adult dinner.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra family could have opened a chain. They had the experience — over 30 years in hospitality. They had the location — International Drive, one of the most visited streets in America. But they chose to open one restaurant and make it right.
That decision echoes through every part of Vincenzo. The wine list was not selected by an algorithm — it was tasted and curated by people who drink wine with dinner every night. The menu was not designed by focus groups — it was built by a family that grew up eating Italian food and knows what matters on the plate.
Castle Hotel guests who value authenticity over brands will feel right at home here. The Autograph Collection attracts people who seek unique experiences, and Vincenzo delivers exactly that — a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant in a city full of copies.
More than 4,000 guest reviews tell the story better than any marketing campaign could.
My wife found this place on OpenTable and we were skeptical. Then the burrata arrived. Then the lobster ravioli. Then the tiramisu. Now we are believers.
The Hendersons, Austin • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
One of the genuine advantages of staying at the Castle Hotel is the walkability. International Drive puts restaurants, attractions, and entertainment within reach on foot. Vincenzo at ICON Park is one of those destinations — no car, no rideshare, just a pleasant walk.
Complimentary valet is available if you prefer to drive, but the walk is part of the experience. You pass through the I-Drive corridor, see the Orlando Eye lit up at sunset, and arrive at Vincenzo feeling like the evening has already begun.
Inside, the restaurant transitions you from tourist mode to dinner mode. The lighting drops, the noise softens, and the aroma of garlic, olive oil, and fresh pasta fills the room. It is the kind of sensory shift that makes a vacation dinner feel like an event.
Open from 5 to 10 PM every evening, Vincenzo fits early dinners and late seatings alike. Castle Hotel guests can time their walk to arrive at 5 for happy hour or at 8 for a more leisurely pace.
The Negroni here is the best I have had outside of Italy. Proper proportions, proper glass, proper garnish. They take the cocktails as seriously as the food.
Isabella, Rome • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The bar at Vincenzo is where regulars gather and newcomers quickly become regulars. The Negroni is made properly — Campari, sweet vermouth, gin, stirred, served up or on the rocks with an orange twist. The Aperol Spritz is light and refreshing, perfect for a Florida evening.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Castle Hotel guests who arrive at 5 can enjoy $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails before transitioning to dinner at full pace.
Wednesday nights are special. Wine Down Wednesday means half-off every wine by the glass all evening. The Italian and California selections offer enough variety to explore something new each visit.
For private dining, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50. Castle Hotel guests planning corporate dinners, birthday celebrations, or family gatherings will find the space well-suited to intimate events with custom Italian menus.
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.
Ask at the Castle Hotel front desk where to eat on International Drive and Vincenzo is consistently the recommendation. Not because of any partnership — but because guests come back to the hotel satisfied and the staff hears about it.
That organic word-of-mouth is the most honest form of advertising. Vincenzo earns it every night with food that exceeds expectations and service that makes people feel like they belong.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome. Open every night, 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo is within walking distance on International Drive. Both are on the I-Drive corridor near ICON Park.
Yes. The walk is easy and enjoyable along International Drive. No car or rideshare needed.
Casual Italian with handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, and homemade desserts. No dress code.
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday has half-off wines.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Castle Hotel guests can also walk.
Yes. $13 with a beverage included for kids 10 and under.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Amalfi Room for private dining (15-50 guests). Full buyouts for 150+. Walk-in groups welcome in the main room.
Open 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection, or Marriott International.