4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
After the dolphins, before the hotel room — real Italian on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“SeaWorld wore out the kids. Vincenzo revived the adults. The shrimp scampi was perfect and the complimentary valet was a godsend with three tired children.”
The Patel Family, Atlanta · 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
A full day at SeaWorld and Aquatica leaves everyone hungry and tired. The DoubleTree is close to the park but the dining options near it are limited. Vincenzo is 8 to 10 minutes north on I-Drive, and it is exactly what a post-park family needs.
The shrimp scampi brings jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic, white wine, and butter — the kind of clean, flavorful dish that tastes like the coast even though you are in Central Florida. For heartier appetites, the lasagna layers beef bolognese with ricotta, mozzarella, and bechamel.
Kids who just spent all day riding roller coasters will be happy with the $13 kids menu — spaghetti, chicken tenders, pizza, alfredo, or filet tips with a beverage included.
Complimentary valet means parents with exhausted children pull up, hand off the keys, and walk straight to the table. No parking lot trek with cranky toddlers.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
DoubleTree SeaWorld guests are typically families with children. They have spent the day around marine animals, on coasters, and in the sun. Dinner needs to accomplish two things: feed everyone well and feel like a reward for surviving the day.
Vincenzo accomplishes both. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming — no judgment about sunburned arms and tired eyes. The servers understand family pacing and bring bread quickly. The menu has options for adventurous eaters and chicken-tender loyalists alike.
After over a decade of serving SeaWorld families, the Vincenzo team knows the drill. Patience with kids. Efficiency with food. Warmth with everyone.
Four thousand reviews from families just like yours confirm what DoubleTree guests discover every evening.
Three kids under 8, all in SeaWorld gear, all welcomed like VIPs. The spaghetti and meatballs for the kids, the sea bass for me, and the veal marsala for my husband. Perfect family dinner.
The Kim Family, California • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from DoubleTree SeaWorld to Vincenzo takes 8 to 10 minutes heading north on International Drive. The route is direct and well-lit.
Complimentary valet at Vincenzo handles parking. After dinner, the drive back takes the same 8-10 minutes.
Open 5 to 10 PM. Reservations recommended on weekends and during peak SeaWorld season.
ICON Park offers evening entertainment after dinner if the family has energy left.
My husband got the Espresso Martini, I got the Aperol Spritz, and we sat there watching our kids happily eat pizza while we enjoyed lobster ravioli. Best parenting moment of the trip.
SeaWorld Mom, Orlando • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
While the kids eat chicken tenders, parents deserve a Negroni. Or an Aperol Spritz. Or a glass of Chianti. Vincenzo's full bar gives adults the reward they earned after a day of theme park parenting.
Happy hour: Monday all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass.
The cocktail program and wine list are designed for adults who want to enjoy dinner, not just survive it.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room for family celebrations — birthdays, reunions, and milestones during the trip.
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.
SeaWorld families who discover Vincenzo add it to every Orlando trip. It becomes the post-park tradition — the restaurant where tired families turn into happy families over Italian food, good drinks, and genuine hospitality.
That transformation is what Vincenzo does best.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Vincenzo is 8 to 10 minutes by car from DoubleTree by Hilton SeaWorld. 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 DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Hotels, or SeaWorld Orlando.