4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Skip CityWalk tonight. Real Italian on International Drive, minutes from your hotel.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Was in town for work and wanted to take a customer out for dinner. The food and service was very good, nice selection of pastas and other lighter foods.”
Chris, Boise · 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
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando delivers a rock-and-roll-inspired resort experience, complete with music memorabilia and convenient walking access to the Universal parks. Although the hotel offers its own restaurants, guests celebrating an anniversary, enjoying a date night, or simply wanting a change of atmosphere may prefer an independent Italian dining destination.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides a welcoming alternative with upscale surroundings, casual comfort, and a history of family ownership dating back to 2014. Hard Rock Hotel guests with qualifying Universal Studios tickets can receive 10% off food when they present their tickets at dinner.
Ossobuco offers a traditional Italian specialty featuring slow-braised veal served with saffron risotto and a rich demi-glace. Burrata provides an elegant beginning, pairing creamy cheese with prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes, and fig glaze. Limoncello cake finishes dinner with refreshing lemon flavors and mascarpone cream.
Together, these selections create a multi-course Italian experience for guests looking to step away from the energy of their music-themed hotel.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is approximately 3.5 miles and 12 minutes from Hard Rock Hotel by car, traveling toward Universal Boulevard and International Drive. Continue toward ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye comes into view before you reach the Orlando StarFlyer across from the restaurant.
Free evening valet parking is provided at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, Florida 32819.
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 holders get 10% off food, dine-in only.
We stayed nearby and walked over for dinner. Best decision of the trip. The scallop risotto was restaurant-of-the-year good.
Steve & Maria, Denver • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, about 3.5 miles and 12 minutes from Hard Rock Hotel Universal. The drive is straightforward — no highway merges, no confusing exits — just a quick trip along one of Orlando's most familiar roads.
Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Pull up to the entrance, hand the keys to the valet, and walk straight to your table. No garages. No meters. No circling.
International Drive is more than just hotels and attractions. It is a dining corridor with dozens of options, and Vincenzo has established itself as the top independent Italian restaurant in the area through quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality.
The restaurant is also conveniently located near SeaWorld, Universal, the Convention Center, and the I-Drive entertainment district. Whether you are coming from Hard Rock Hotel Universal or anywhere else in the area, the drive is easy and the valet makes arriving effortless.
Brought a group of twelve for my wife’s birthday and they handled everything perfectly. The Amalfi Room was gorgeous. Food was outstanding.
Robert K., Dallas • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The full bar at Vincenzo goes well beyond wine and beer. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails like the Espresso Martini, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, and a curated list of Italian and California wines by the glass or bottle.
Happy hour runs 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 drops all wines by the glass to half price for the entire evening.
For groups, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for private events of 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining arrangements, and full restaurant buyouts for parties of 150 or more. Custom Italian menus, AV equipment, and dedicated event coordinators make planning simple.
Whether it is drinks after a long day, a quiet dinner with the family, or a planned celebration for a group, Vincenzo handles it all with the kind of ease you would expect from a restaurant that has hosted over 1,500 private events.
Came for a convention dinner with colleagues. The tortellini with filet tips blew everyone away. Great spot for business dining without the corporate feel.
James H., Seattle • OpenTable
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Hard Rock Hotel Universal guests choose Vincenzo because it delivers something that most Orlando restaurants cannot: a genuine, family-owned Italian dinner experience in the heart of International Drive. No gimmicks. No tourist pricing. No assembly-line cooking. Just real food made by real people.
No dress code. No pretense. Kids welcome. Vacation clothes welcome. Business groups welcome. Birthday parties, anniversaries, and casual weeknight dinners all belong here.
That is the whole point of Vincenzo: a restaurant that works for everyone because the family behind it has spent thirty years figuring out how to make every guest feel like they belong.
Dinner Near Hard Rock 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.
Vincenzo is about 3.5 miles and 12 minutes from Hard Rock Hotel Universal. The restaurant is at ICON Park on International Drive, 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Yes. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Yes. We welcome families every night. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, not stuffy.
Yes. Show your Epic Universe theme park ticket and receive 10% off your dinner. Valid for dine-in guests during your visit.
Casual to smart casual. You are welcome to come straight from the parks. No dress code enforced, but many guests enjoy dressing up a bit for dinner.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Just pull up and we take care of the rest.
Yes. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
Yes. You can book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Absolutely. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13 with a beverage included. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. No dress code — vacation clothes, strollers, and families are all welcome.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.