4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
After SeaWorld, you deserve more than hotel food. Real Italian, just minutes away.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Highly recommend the Florida Grouper with 1 large shrimp, served on a bed of crab risotto.”
Jim, St. Louis · 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
Hilton Garden Inn Orlando at SeaWorld offers a convenient location for guests who want easy access to the park while maintaining a comfortable hotel base. Although the property provides on-site amenities, some visitors prefer to explore Orlando’s restaurant scene when planning their evening meal.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers an alternative with family-owned Italian hospitality, traditional cooking, and an upscale-feeling dining room that remains comfortably casual. With more than 4,000 online reviews and an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award, Vincenzo gives Hilton Garden Inn guests an established option to consider for dinner.
Scallop risotto combines jumbo sea scallops with creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto for an Italian seafood specialty. The 14-ounce New York strip provides a premium beef entrée. Tiramisu finishes the meal with espresso and mascarpone flavors.
These selections offer Hilton Garden Inn visitors an opportunity to enjoy several styles of cooking beyond their hotel dining routine.
A Scratch Kitchen on I-Drive
Every dish at Vincenzo is cooked to order. Fresh pasta, Prime steaks, seafood — no shortcuts.
The story of Vincenzo is the story of a family that chose to build something personal in one of the most commercial corridors in America. The Navarra Group opened this restaurant in 2014 with one kitchen, one dining room, and a commitment to serving food that their own family would be proud of.
Ten years later, the restaurant has accumulated over 4,000 reviews, earned OpenTable's Diners' Choice recognition, and hosted more than 1,500 private events. The kitchen still rolls pasta by hand. The sauces still simmer for hours. The bread is still baked fresh.
The Amalfi Room accommodates groups of 15 to 50 for rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate gatherings, and milestone events. Full buyouts handle up to 150 guests. Every event includes custom Italian menus and complimentary valet parking.
In a city where restaurants come and go with the tourism cycle, Vincenzo has stayed because the Navarra family treats it not as a business to operate, but as a home to share.
Four adults, three kids, everyone happy. That never happens at restaurants. The kids menu is legit and the adults ate like kings. Excellent.
The Williams Family, Charlotte • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo can be planned as an approximately 4.5-mile, 15-minute outing from the Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld area, with exact driving time varying by traffic. Travel toward ICON Park on International Drive, where the Orlando Eye identifies the complex and the StarFlyer stands directly across from the restaurant.
Guests will find Vincenzo at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with complimentary evening valet.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
Came here after reading the reviews and they were all accurate. The chicken marsala was tender, the mushroom sauce was incredible. Very happy we found this place.
The Chen Family, Vancouver • Google
Dishes That Earn the Reviews
Chicken parm. Gnocchi. Lobster ravioli. These are the dishes that generate 4,000+ reviews.
At Vincenzo, the bar is not an afterthought — it is a reason to arrive early. Classic Negronis, refreshing Aperol Spritzes, and rich Espresso Martinis are crafted by bartenders who know their way around Italian spirits. The wine list spans Italian regions and California appellations.
Happy hour pricing runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. On Wine Down Wednesdays, all wines by the glass are half off for the entire evening — a deal that draws wine lovers from across the I-Drive corridor.
For groups and events, the Amalfi Room provides private dining for 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus and AV support are included, and the Vincenzo events team has coordinated over 1,500 gatherings.
From a solo cocktail at the bar to a 100-person corporate dinner, Vincenzo scales gracefully without sacrificing quality or warmth.
Best valet experience in Orlando. Pulled up, car was taken immediately, greeted warmly. Then the food was even better than the service. Rare combination.
The Murphy Family, Louisville • TripAdvisor
Recipes That Travel Through Generations
Lasagna with bechamel. Meatballs in San Marzano sauce. Italian food the way it was meant to taste.
What brings Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld guests to Vincenzo — and what brings them back — is the sense that this restaurant is different from everything else on International Drive. It is not a chain. It is not a franchise. It is a family-owned restaurant with a real kitchen, real recipes, and a real commitment to hospitality.
No dress code. Shorts welcome. Kids welcome. Business dinners welcome. Celebrations welcome. The only requirement is an appetite.
In a city that runs on tourism, Vincenzo has built something lasting because the food is honest, the service is genuine, and the experience is worth repeating.
Find Us
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is approximately 4.5 miles from Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld, about a 15-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 |
| Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld | ~4.5 miles / 15-minute drive |
| Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) | 1.8 miles / 5-minute drive |
| Aquatica Orlando | 2.9 miles |
| Epic Universe | 2.5 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 4.5 miles and 15 minutes from Hilton Garden Inn SeaWorld. 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.
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.
Vincenzo offers happy hour Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half-off wines by the glass. Complimentary valet parking every evening for all guests.
Vincenzo offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. The kitchen can accommodate many dietary needs — just let your server know. The Faroe Island salmon is hormone-free, and many pasta dishes can be adjusted.
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.