4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Value resort, genuine Italian. Five minutes to scratch pasta at ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We saved hundreds at the Dockside and spent it well at Vincenzo. The chicken parm was massive and the tiramisu was the real deal. Better than anything at CityWalk.”
The Adams Family, Pittsburgh · Google
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
Dockside Inn guests are smart with money. They chose Universal's most affordable resort and now they need a dinner that matches their intelligence — real quality without the resort markup.
The chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo costs $26 and feeds a full appetite. Hormone-free chicken, hand-breaded, fried fresh, served over spaghetti with housemade marinara and melted mozzarella. Try finding that quality at a hotel food court.
The homemade tiramisu at $13 is espresso-soaked lady fingers with mascarpone cream, made in-house daily. It is not a frozen disc plucked from a supplier — it is a real Italian dessert made with real ingredients.
Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off the entire table. The value proposition becomes impossible to ignore.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Hotel food courts serve a function: fast, cheap, convenient. Vincenzo serves a purpose: memorable, handmade, and worth choosing over convenience.
The Navarra family opened Vincenzo because they believed visitors deserved better. Over a decade and 4,000+ reviews later, Dockside guests are discovering what locals knew from the start.
The scratch kitchen does not use pre-made sauces or frozen pasta. Every component is made fresh. That commitment to quality is what makes the short drive worthwhile.
No dress code. Vacation clothes welcome. Kids welcome. This is casual Italian for everyone.
We just wanted quick Italian. What we got was the best meal of our trip. The gnocchi was unlike anything we have had — light, fresh, and the pomodoro was clearly homemade.
The Rivera Family, San Diego • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from Dockside Inn to Vincenzo takes 5 to 8 minutes heading south on International Drive. Complimentary valet handles parking.
Open 5 to 10 PM. Happy hour Monday all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM.
After dinner, ICON Park has entertainment. Or drive back to Dockside for the pool.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Family of five: 10% Epic discount, kids menu for three, happy hour cocktails for us. Under $100 for handmade Italian. Cannot beat that anywhere near Universal.
Budget Family Blogger • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Dockside guests with Epic Universe tickets get 10% off the entire table at Vincenzo. Add happy hour pricing — $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails — and the savings rival fast food with infinitely better quality.
Wine Down Wednesday makes every wine by the glass half price. The Italian and California selections pair well with the handmade pasta and steaks.
The kids menu at $13 means families eat well without the markup. A family of four can dine at Vincenzo for less than two CityWalk meals.
Private dining available for groups (Amalfi Room 15-50).
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.
Dockside Inn has repeat guests. Those repeat guests develop routines. Vincenzo becomes part of the routine — the Tuesday night Italian dinner, the Wednesday wine night, the last-night-before-checkout splurge on lobster ravioli.
That loyalty is earned through consistent quality and genuine hospitality. No gimmicks. Just good food from a good family.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. 10% off with Epic ticket.
Vincenzo is 5 to 8 minutes by car from Dockside Inn. The restaurant is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park.
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening for all guests.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.
No. Casual attire welcome. Shorts, park clothes, vacation wear all fine.
Open 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Guest favorites include lobster ravioli, homemade gnocchi, chicken parmigiana, filet mignon, scallop risotto, and homemade tiramisu.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Universal Destinations & Experiences or Dockside Inn and Suites.