4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Real Italian dinner on International Drive, just minutes away.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We are visiting from Delaware and wanted a good Italian cuisine. This restaurant is 5 stars between their ambiance, service, and food! The parking is free.”
Jessica, Delaware · 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
Dinner Near Epic Universe
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 2.5 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. After a full day at the park, skip the counter service and sit down for handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off dinner. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 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 |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Walking distance — same complex |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe ticket |
| Best Time to Arrive | Leave Epic Universe by 5:30 PM for a 6:00–6:30 PM reservation |
| 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 |
For a 6:00 or 6:30 PM reservation at Vincenzo, plan to leave Epic Universe by 5:30 PM. The drive is about 10 minutes north on International Drive to ICON Park. Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off your food. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Complimentary valet, no dress code — come straight from the parks.
Planning dinner near Epic Universe is easier when you know which restaurants serve an evening meal rather than relying on daytime food options. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana opens nightly from 5 PM until 10 PM, making dinner its primary focus.
Guests can leave the park and head to ICON Park for a relaxed Italian meal with table service, a varied menu, and complimentary valet parking. Epic Universe ticket holders also receive 10% off food when presenting their qualifying park tickets at the restaurant.
Lobster ravioli makes an appealing dinner choice for seafood lovers interested in a pasta dish filled with lobster and ricotta. Guests seeking a more traditional braised specialty can select ossobuco with saffron risotto. To begin the evening, calamari served with marinara sauce is suitable for sharing before individual entrées arrive.
These dinner selections provide a satisfying alternative to eating another quick meal after spending the day at the theme park.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Approximately 2.5 miles separate Epic Universe from Vincenzo on International Drive, with an estimated travel time of 10 minutes. Follow navigation toward ICON Park, passing through the surrounding Orlando tourist corridor before arriving near the recognizable Orlando Eye.
The restaurant sits directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112. Complimentary valet makes the transition from park to dinner seamless.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group, Vincenzo brings over 33 years of hospitality experience to the table. Over 4,000 guest reviews and an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award.
The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. No dress code — families in park clothes sit next to couples on date nights. Reservations recommended on weekends but walk-ins are always welcome.
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 Epic Universe 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.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is 2.5 miles from Epic Universe. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. 4,000+ reviews since 2014.
About 2.5 miles, a short drive via International Drive.
Yes. Vincenzo is casual and welcoming. Park clothes, shorts, and vacation outfits are perfectly fine.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.
Recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. Reserve 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.