4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Craft cocktails, handmade Italian, and complimentary valet on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Food was fantastic. The restaurant is beautiful. I’m from out of town. I’ll definitely come back.”
Christine, Atlanta · OpenTable
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
Cool restaurants near Universal Studios offer more than a place to order dinner; they give visitors an atmosphere and location that add something different to their evening. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana combines an independent Italian restaurant experience with a setting at ICON Park, one of International Drive’s recognizable entertainment destinations.
Guests can enjoy freshly prepared Italian food while surrounded by the energy of Orlando’s attractions, including the nearby Orlando Eye and StarFlyer. The result is a dining destination that feels connected to the excitement of the city without sacrificing the relaxed pace of a traditional restaurant meal.
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass offers a distinctive seafood experience with artichoke and Prosecco butter. Short rib pappardelle provides a heartier alternative, bringing slow-braised beef and wild mushrooms together with a Marsala truffle cream sauce. Limoncello cake finishes dinner with bright lemon flavors and creamy mascarpone.
From carefully prepared entrées to traditional Italian desserts, the menu adds substance to an evening spent exploring one of Orlando’s popular entertainment areas.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is located about 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida, or approximately 12 minutes by car using the Universal Boulevard and International Drive corridor. Head toward ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye identifies the entertainment district and the towering StarFlyer stands directly across from the restaurant.
Free evening valet parking is available at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, allowing guests to enjoy dinner without searching for parking around the attractions.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Come in park clothes, vacation wear, or date night attire. The atmosphere is upscale vibes with casual comfort.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Located at ICON Park on International Drive, near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo is one of the easiest dinner choices in the city.
After a long park day, a convention, a family outing, or a night exploring International Drive, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without leaving the area. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming: the kind of place where tourists feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.
We came after Universal Studios and it was the perfect way to end the day. The gnocchi was unreal and the valet made everything so easy.
Mike & Sarah, New Jersey • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, and worth choosing.
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.
Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive.
Cool Restaurants Near Universal Studios
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and a $13 kids menu.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 minutes by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Universal Studios Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Universal Studios ticket |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from the parks |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers 10% off dinner when you show your Universal Studios ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios at ICON Park on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
About 3.5 miles south on International Drive at ICON Park, approximately 12 minutes by car.
Craft cocktails, a full bar, happy hour, outdoor patio at ICON Park, handmade Italian food, and a welcoming atmosphere that works for dates, families, and groups.
Yes. Show your valid Universal ticket or annual pass and receive 10% off dinner.
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Recommended, especially weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.