4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Skip the food court. Drive 12 min to real Italian made from scratch.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Fantastic. Food and service are both great. Highly recommend. It is our go to restaurant to celebrate events.”
Scott, 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
Universal Aventura Hotel appeals to travelers who appreciate contemporary design, streamlined accommodations, and the convenience of staying within Universal Orlando Resort. Its rooftop bar offers an elevated setting for drinks, but guests seeking a full Italian dinner may prefer exploring a restaurant beyond the hotel.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides a family-owned dining experience with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and a casual atmosphere at ICON Park. Aventura guests who present eligible Universal Studios tickets can enjoy 10% off food.
Scallop risotto features jumbo sea scallops paired with creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto and earthy mushroom flavors. Chicken parmigiana provides a traditional Italian-American entrée with breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. Limoncello cake offers a refreshing citrus dessert that contrasts with the richness of the main courses.
These selections give Aventura Hotel guests an opportunity to enjoy a complete Italian meal before returning to their modern resort accommodations.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The estimated journey from Universal Aventura Hotel to Vincenzo is approximately 3.5 miles and 12 minutes by car, connecting through Universal Boulevard toward I-Drive. Continue toward the ICON Park attractions, where the Orlando Eye identifies the area and the Orlando StarFlyer stands directly opposite the restaurant.
Vincenzo is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with complimentary valet parking during evening dinner service.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Come straight from the hotel. Universal Studios ticket = 10% off food, dine-in only.
Modern hotel, classic restaurant. The contrast works perfectly. Vincenzo feels like a neighborhood gem, not a tourist trap.
David & Emma, London • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Aventura Hotel, take International Drive south to ICON Park. The drive is approximately 12 minutes. No highway navigation required. Complimentary valet at Vincenzo handles parking.
The restaurant opens at 5 PM. Happy hour runs until 7 PM Tuesday through Friday, and all night on Mondays. Wine Down Wednesday adds half-off wines by the glass.
After dinner, ICON Park entertainment is steps away. Or head back to Aventura for the rooftop bar view.
Open 7 days, 5 to 10 PM. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
10% off with our Epic pass plus $10 happy hour cocktails. Four of us ate incredible Italian for less than one CityWalk dinner. No contest.
Laura, Orlando AP Holder • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Show your Universal Studios ticket at Vincenzo for 10% off the entire table. Happy hour stacks with that value: $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
The bar features Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and Italian/California wines. Each cocktail is handcrafted with quality ingredients.
Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all evening. The Italian selection spans regions from Piedmont to Sicily.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room for 15-50 guests. Full buyouts for 150+.
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.
Aventura guests are tech-savvy and research-driven. They check reviews, compare options, and make informed decisions. That process consistently leads them to Vincenzo — 4,000+ reviews, family-owned, scratch kitchen, complimentary valet.
Once they visit, the decision is validated by the food. The return visits are driven by the experience.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Show your Universal Studios ticket for 10% off.
Dinner Near Aventura Hotel Universal
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 entire table, 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.
Approximately 3.5 miles and 12 minutes by car on I-Drive..
Yes. 10% off entire table with valid ticket. Dine-in only.
Lobster ravioli, veal marsala, scallop risotto, filet mignon, tiramisu.
Yes. Complimentary every evening.
Monday all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM.
Yes. $13 with beverage.
No. Casual welcome.
OpenTable or (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Universal Destinations & Experiences or Aventura Hotel.