4,000+ reviews. Handmade Italian on I-Drive, about 10 minutes from Islands of Adventure. Complimentary valet nightly.
With 4,000+ reviews and over a decade on International Drive, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted dining choices near Universal's parks. About 10 minutes from Islands of Adventure, Vincenzo is family-owned, scratch-kitchen Italian — not a chain and nothing like the restaurants inside the parks.
The menu spans handmade pasta, USDA Prime Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken classics, and braised specialties. Every dish is cooked to order. Every night. The full bar runs cocktails, Italian wines, and a happy hour that draws locals and park guests alike.
No dress code. No pretension. Families, couples, groups, and solo diners all feel at home. Shorts and vacation clothes are completely welcome. That is what makes Vincenzo stand out — great food with the comfort of a restaurant that actually feels like one.
Dishes That Keep Guests Coming Back
Lobster ravioli. Homemade gnocchi. Prime ribeye. Tiramisu. The full Italian experience, every night.
The Navarra Group has operated Vincenzo since 2014, bringing over 33 years of hospitality experience to International Drive. The family ownership is felt in the details — how guests are welcomed, the care in each dish, and the consistency that keeps people returning visit after visit.
Complimentary valet is available every evening. The kids menu ($13 with beverage, ages 10 and under) makes dinner easy for families. For private events, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50, with full restaurant buyouts for up to 140 guests.
Happy hour: Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beer, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails. The full bar includes handcrafted cocktails, Italian and California wines, Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, and more.
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
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Chicken parmigiana. Meatballs polenta. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, about 10 minutes south of Islands of Adventure via Universal Blvd. The same I-Drive corridor connects Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, and the Convention Center — putting Vincenzo within easy reach after the park closes.
After the park, guests come to sit down, eat well, and not rush. The atmosphere is warm, the pace is comfortable, and the food is made to order from a scratch kitchen. Complimentary valet makes arrival and departure simple.
It is the kind of restaurant that gives every park visit a proper ending — good food, good company, and a table worth sitting down at.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is about 10 minutes from Islands of Adventure and has 4,000+ reviews. Handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, full bar, complimentary valet every evening.
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.
Recommended, especially weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Or call (407) 745-4030
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, about 10 minutes from Islands of Adventure. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Kids menu for ages 10 and under. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.
