4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Universal area hotel, I-Drive Italian. A quick drive to food that matters.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“After a day at Universal, the Crowne Plaza shuttle dropped us off and we drove straight to Vincenzo. The veal parmigiana and a glass of Chianti made the whole day complete.”
The Donovan Family, New Jersey · 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
Crowne Plaza Universal puts you in the theme park corridor. The hotel restaurants serve convenience. For dinner that serves your palate, Vincenzo is 5 to 8 minutes south on International Drive.
The veal parmigiana is a cut above — tender milk-fed veal, breaded and fried, topped with marinara and melted mozzarella, served with spaghetti. It is the kind of Italian comfort food that makes park-weary guests feel human again.
The linguine shrimp and crab fra diavolo brings heat — jumbo shrimp, crab, Calabrese peppers, spicy oil, and pomodoro sauce. For guests who want bold flavors after a day of bland park food, it delivers.
Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off the entire table. Dine-in only.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra family opened Vincenzo in 2014 when the restaurant landscape on International Drive was dominated by chains. Their mission was simple: bring real Italian food to Orlando's most visited street.
Over a decade later, the mission continues. The pasta is still handmade. The steaks are still USDA Prime. The desserts are still made in-house. Nothing has been commoditized.
Crowne Plaza guests who discover Vincenzo find a restaurant that treats them as guests, not customers. The distinction is subtle but meaningful.
Over 4,000 reviews confirm this is not a flash-in-the-pan restaurant. It is a community institution built to last.
Been coming to Orlando for conferences for seven years. Vincenzo has been consistent every single visit. That reliability is rare and valuable.
Conference Regular, Atlanta • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Crowne Plaza Universal, Vincenzo is 5 to 8 minutes south on International Drive. The route is direct. Complimentary valet at the restaurant handles parking.
Open 5 to 10 PM. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
ICON Park offers entertainment after dinner. Or drive back to the Crowne Plaza refreshed and well-fed.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Epic Universe ticket got us 10% off. Happy hour got us $10 cocktails. The food was incredible. Best value dinner of the entire trip.
Theme Park Family, Florida • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off. Stack it with happy hour: $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM.
Wine Down Wednesday drops wines by the glass to half price. The combination of discounts makes Vincenzo the best value dinner near Universal.
The bar features Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and a full Italian wine list.
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.
Universal area hotel guests have options — CityWalk, hotel dining, fast food. Vincenzo rises above all of them with handmade food, personal service, and the kind of atmosphere that makes dinner feel like an event.
That is what separates a good restaurant from a forgettable one.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. 10% off with Epic ticket.
Vincenzo is 5 to 8 minutes by car from Crowne Plaza Universal. 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 Crowne Plaza, IHG, or Universal Orlando Resort.