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Hyatt Regency I-Drive

From the Hyatt to handmade Italian. A short drive for an extraordinary dinner.

Casual Attire
Walk-Ins Welcome
5-8 Min Drive
Free Valet
Kids Menu $13
Open 5-10 PM
Family Friendly Since 2014
Locally Owned & Operated
Families dining at Vincenzo Couples enjoying wine at Vincenzo Birthday celebration at Vincenzo

4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3

★★★★★
“The Hyatt concierge said go to Vincenzo. We went. The lobster ravioli was the most decadent pasta I have had in years. Sending this review from our hotel room.”

Sarah & Chris, Boston · Google

  • 🚗 5-8 min from Hyatt Regency I-Drive
  • 🕑 Open 5-10 PM, 7 days
  • 💰 $25-45 avg per person
  • 🍸 Happy Hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7
  • 👶 Kids menu $13 with beverage
  • 🅿️ Complimentary valet every evening
Ready for Dinner?

Reserve ahead or just walk in

Or call (407) 745-4030 · Walk-ins welcome

Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo

Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Pasta Perfection

Lobster Ravioli That Justifies the Short Drive

Hyatt Regency guests on International Drive have no shortage of restaurant options. The corridor is packed with chains, tourist bars, and fast casual spots. What it lacks — with rare exceptions — is genuinely excellent food made by people who care.

Vincenzo is the exception. The lobster ravioli is the dish that most guests order first and remember longest. Homemade ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta, topped with more lobster meat, and finished in a creamy lobster sauce. At $44, it is the most popular splurge on the menu and worth every dollar.

For a lighter pasta, the fettuccine pesto features housemade basil pesto with sundried tomatoes and parmigiano. Clean, bright, and satisfying. Add grilled chicken for $10 or jumbo shrimp for $14.

The USDA Prime steaks offer a different kind of indulgence. The 10-ounce filet mignon with roasted garlic truffle butter is the centerpiece of many Hyatt Regency guests' evenings.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.

Homemade Gnocchi at Vincenzo
Homemade Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Pomodoro, Burrata & Basil Oil
Fettuccine Alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Local Pride

A Restaurant I-Drive Locals Actually Recommend

Ask someone who lives near International Drive where to eat and the answer is almost never on International Drive. The tourist restaurants are for tourists. But Vincenzo breaks that rule — locals eat here too.

That dual appeal is the restaurant's strongest endorsement. When a family-owned Italian restaurant on the busiest tourist corridor in Orlando can attract both visitors and locals, the food has to be genuinely good.

The Navarra family understands both audiences. Tourists want value, quality, and convenience. Locals want consistency, authenticity, and a place they can trust. Vincenzo delivers all six.

Hyatt Regency guests who follow the concierge's recommendation to Vincenzo are essentially getting a local's insider tip — and they are never disappointed.

Family-owned Italian dining at Vincenzo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We live ten minutes away and eat here twice a month. The pappardelle ragu and a glass of Barolo is my go-to dinner. Tourists are lucky to have this on their doorstep.

Anthony, Orlando local • Google

USDA Prime Steaks

Black Angus from Creekstone Farms

Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.

Filet mignon at Vincenzo
Filet Mignon
Prime Black Angus, Truffle Butter, Broccolini
NY Strip at Vincenzo
NY Strip 14oz
Garlic Herb Butter, Asparagus, Truffle Fries
Vincenzo at ICON Park International Drive
Short Drive

Hyatt Regency to ICON Park — No GPS Required

International Drive connects the Hyatt Regency to Vincenzo at ICON Park. The drive is short, straightforward, and requires no highway navigation. Complimentary valet at the restaurant eliminates the parking question entirely.

The restaurant opens at 5 PM and serves until 10 PM. Hyatt Regency guests can arrive early for happy hour or later for a leisurely dinner — the kitchen maintains the same quality throughout the evening.

After dinner, ICON Park provides entertainment within steps. Or head back to the Hyatt for a nightcap at the hotel bar, satisfied that you found the best dinner on I-Drive.

For guests attending events at the Hyatt Regency, Vincenzo offers a welcome change of scenery. A few minutes of driving buys an entirely different dining experience.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The Aperol Spritz here tastes like summer in Milan. And the carpaccio is so good I keep ordering it even though I say I will try something new.

Francesca, Naples FL • TripAdvisor

Guest Favorites

The Dishes People Come Back For

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.

Chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella, Spaghetti
Fettuccine shrimp alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Full Bar

Aperol Spritz Season Is Every Season in Orlando

In Florida, the weather always calls for an Aperol Spritz. At Vincenzo, the bar team makes them properly — prosecco, Aperol, soda water, served over ice with an orange slice. Light, bitter, refreshing, and the perfect start to an Italian dinner.

Happy hour pricing applies Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. The Espresso Martini is the most popular evening cocktail.

Wine Down Wednesday offers half-off wines by the glass. The Italian selection includes wines from Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, and Sicily. The California list rounds out the options.

The Amalfi Room is available for private events — 15 to 50 guests with custom menus and dedicated service. Call (407) 745-4030 to plan.

Vincenzo full bar craft cocktails
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Italian Classics

Made the Way It Should Be

Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.

Lasagna at Vincenzo
Lasagna
Beef Bolognese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Bechamel
Meatballs polenta at Vincenzo
Meatballs Polenta
Homemade Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Ricotta
Vincenzo dining room busy evening
Hyatt's Best Kept Secret

Why Hyatt Regency I-Drive Guests Never Eat at the Hotel

Hotel restaurants serve a purpose: breakfast before the parks, a late-night snack, room service when you are too tired to move. But dinner — the meal that defines a vacation evening — deserves something better.

Vincenzo is that something better. Handmade pasta, prime steaks, craft cocktails, a family behind the kitchen, and 4,000+ reviews that confirm what every Hyatt Regency guest discovers on their first visit.

Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome. Open every night 5 to 10 PM.

Hours
Open 7 days
5 to 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue to Fri 5 to 7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
$13 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Casual Italian
Handmade pasta
Dietary
Gluten-free & vegetarian
options available
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030

How Far Is Vincenzo from Hyatt Regency Orlando?

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 1.3 miles from Hyatt Regency Orlando, about a 4-minute drive via International Drive. Located at ICON Park, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Family-owned since 2014, open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

Landmark Distance from Vincenzo
The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) Walking distance — same complex
Orlando StarFlyer Directly across the street
Hyatt Regency Orlando 1.3 miles / 4-minute drive
Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) 1.8 miles / 5-minute drive
Aquatica Orlando 2.9 miles
Epic Universe 2.5 miles
SeaWorld Orlando 3.3 miles
Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure 3.4 miles
Orlando International Airport (MCO) 13.4 miles
Parking Complimentary valet every evening
Dress Code No dress code — casual attire welcome
  • •Handmade Pasta — Lobster ravioli, lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, gnocchi — all made from scratch daily
  • •USDA Prime Steaks — Black Angus filet, NY strip, and ribeye from Creekstone Farms
  • •Craft Cocktails & Full Bar — Espresso martini, negroni, aperol spritz, plus $4/$7/$10 happy hour
  • •Private Dining — Amalfi Room seats 15–50, full buyout up to 150 guests, AV included
  • •Kid-Friendly — $13 kids menu with drink included, ages 10 and under
  • •Catering Available — Half and full trays for 10–140 guests, free curbside pickup at ICON Park
Questions

Best Restaurants Near Hyatt Regency I-Drive Orlando FAQ

How far is Vincenzo from Hyatt Regency I-Drive?

5 to 8 minutes by car on International Drive.

What is the best pasta at Vincenzo?

Lobster ravioli, homemade gnocchi, and scallop risotto are guest favorites.

Does Vincenzo have happy hour near Hyatt?

Yes. Monday all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.

Is there parking at Vincenzo?

Complimentary valet every evening.

Does Vincenzo have a kids menu?

Yes. $13 with beverage for kids 10 and under.

Is Vincenzo a chain?

No. Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014. One location on I-Drive.

Can I book a private room?

Yes. Amalfi Room for 15-50. Full buyouts for up to 150.

How do I reserve?

OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.

Casual Italian on I-Drive

Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

Reserve a Table Get Directions Call (407) 745-4030
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 30 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Golden Fork Award. Learn more

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Hyatt Hotels Corporation or Hyatt Regency Orlando.

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