4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Universal area hotel meets real Italian. 3 miles / 11 minutes to ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The food was spectacular, service was excellent and the drinks were great. Beautiful presentation on all the food.”
Brady, New York City · 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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is a popular choice for visitors who want convenient access to Universal’s attractions without staying inside the resort itself. Known for welcoming arrivals with its signature warm chocolate chip cookie, the hotel provides a comfortable base for busy days exploring the parks.
When dinner time arrives, guests may want a restaurant with more personality than another quick meal near the hotel entrance. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers family-owned Italian dining at ICON Park, along with a 10% food discount for guests presenting qualifying Universal Studios tickets.
Short rib pappardelle provides a hearty Italian pasta entrée featuring slow-braised beef, wild mushrooms, and Marsala truffle cream sauce. Calamari offers a crispy seafood appetizer that guests can enjoy while settling into their evening. Traditional tiramisu delivers a classic finish with mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
Together, these dishes turn an ordinary hotel-area dinner into a complete Italian dining experience.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
From DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, Vincenzo is approximately 3 miles away, with an estimated driving time of 11 minutes. Travel from the Universal entrance area toward Universal Boulevard and International Drive, continuing to ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer become visible.
The restaurant is directly opposite the Orlando StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, and complimentary evening valet parking is provided.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. 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.
I compare every Italian restaurant to Vincenzo now and nothing comes close. The carbonara, the gnocchi, the tiramisu — each one is the best version I have had.
Maria, New York • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando to Vincenzo takes approximately 3 miles and 11 minutes via International Drive. Direct route. No highway. Complimentary valet at arrival.
Open 5-10 PM daily. Happy hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM.
ICON Park offers post-dinner entertainment. Or drive back to the DoubleTree for a nightcap.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
10% Epic discount plus Wine Down Wednesday. Four of us had wine, appetizers, entrees, and dessert for less than we spent on lunch at the parks.
Theme Park Budget Expert • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Universal Studios ticket holders get 10% off the entire table. Stack with happy hour for maximum value: $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass. The Italian selection spans Piedmont to Sicily.
Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini — each handcrafted by a bar team that takes cocktails seriously.
Amalfi Room available for private parties of 15-50. 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.
The DoubleTree serves fine hotel food. But once you have experienced Vincenzo's handmade pasta, prime steaks, and genuine Italian hospitality, returning to hotel dining feels like a step backward.
That is not a criticism of the hotel — it is a compliment to the restaurant.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. 10% off with your Universal Studios ticket.
Find Us
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3 miles from DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, about an 11-minute drive via International Drive. Located at ICON Park, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Family-owned since 2014, open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
| Landmark | Distance from Vincenzo |
|---|---|
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Walking distance — same complex |
| Orlando StarFlyer | Directly across the street |
| DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal | 3 miles / 11-minute drive |
| Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) | 1.8 miles / 5-minute drive |
| Aquatica Orlando | 2.9 miles |
| Epic Universe | 3.0 miles |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 3.3 miles |
| Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure | 3.4 miles |
| Orlando International Airport (MCO) | 13.4 miles |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — casual attire welcome |
Vincenzo is approximately 3 miles from DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, about 11 minutes by car. 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 Universal Orlando Resort.