4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Convention guests, this is where the real food is. Italian at ICON Park, minutes from OCCC.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“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
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 Orlando is steps from the Convention Center, and so are dozens of generic chain restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is different — it is a family-owned Italian restaurant with over 4,000 reviews, handmade pasta, and a kitchen that actually cooks every dish from scratch.
Try the pappardelle ragu with Angus beef, the butternut squash ravioli with truffle cream, or the veal parmigiana with spaghetti. Each plate arrives fresh, plated with care, and served by staff who treat conference attendees the same way they treat regulars.
The ossobuco — slow-braised veal shank over saffron risotto — is a dish that rewards patience and separates Vincenzo from every other restaurant in the convention corridor.
For quick business dinners, the kitchen moves efficiently. For celebrations, the Amalfi Room seats up to 50. For large groups, full buyouts accommodate 150 or more.
Freshness You Can Taste
Our kitchen preps everything daily — pasta, sauces, bread. Nothing comes from a can or a freezer.
Vincenzo is owned and run by the Navarra Group, a family with more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. They opened Vincenzo on International Drive in 2014 and have built it into one of Orlando's most reviewed Italian restaurants, with over 4,000 guest reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor.
The family's approach is simple: cook everything from scratch, treat every guest like family, and never cut corners. That philosophy shows up in details that matter — the hand-rolled gnocchi, the house-made sauces, the fresh bread, and the servers who remember your name.
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, hosting a rehearsal dinner in the Amalfi Room, or just stopping in after a day at the parks in shorts and sneakers, the Navarra family makes sure you feel at home.
It is that personal touch — combined with serious cooking — that separates Vincenzo from every other Italian restaurant on International Drive.
The arancini were crispy and loaded with truffle and mushrooms. Then the sea bass came out and I forgot about everything else. Phenomenal meal.
Stephanie R., Indianapolis • Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The route from Hilton Orlando to Vincenzo is simple: International Drive to ICON Park. Most guests arrive in 5-8 Min by car or rideshare. The restaurant is at 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.
Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. This is not a parking garage restaurant — pull up, step out, and walk in. The valet team handles the rest.
International Drive is Orlando's most visited dining and entertainment corridor, and Vincenzo is positioned at its center. The restaurant is convenient to Universal, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, ICON Park attractions, and dozens of major hotels.
What sets Vincenzo apart from the I-Drive crowd is the experience: the warm atmosphere, the handmade food, the family-owned feel, and the sense that you are dining at a restaurant that cares about getting it right — not just getting you in and out.
My gluten-free options were treated with care and tasted amazing. The staff asked about allergies proactively. That level of attention is uncommon and appreciated.
Catherine B., Oklahoma City • OpenTable
The Menu Favorites
Scallop risotto with truffle. NY strip with herb butter. Linguine with clams. Guest favorites, every one.
The cocktail program at Vincenzo features classic Italian drinks made properly: Negronis built with quality gin and Campari, Aperol Spritzes with real Prosecco, and Espresso Martinis shaken with fresh espresso. The wine list covers Italian and California selections, with options by the glass and bottle.
Happy hour makes the early evening affordable: Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday extends the deal — half-off wines by the glass all evening.
For private dining, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts handle groups up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and event coordination are included. Over 1,500 events have been hosted here.
Whether you are stopping in for a cocktail before dinner, celebrating a birthday, or planning a corporate gathering, Vincenzo has the experience and the space to make it happen.
I have been to hundreds of Italian restaurants across the country. Vincenzo ranks in my top five. The pasta is clearly handmade and the sauces are exceptional.
Richard T., San Francisco • TripAdvisor
The Italian Classics Done Right
Meatballs polenta. Lasagna bolognese. Fettuccine alfredo. Like dinner at your Italian grandma's house.
Whether you are visiting Orlando for the first time or returning for the tenth, Vincenzo on International Drive is the Italian restaurant that makes the trip feel complete. Hilton Orlando guests discover it and wonder why they waited.
The atmosphere is upscale without being stuffy. The food is refined without being pretentious. The service is attentive without being intrusive. Kids are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone is welcome.
This is what a family-owned Italian restaurant looks like when the family has thirty years of experience and genuine pride in what they serve.
Vincenzo is about 5-8 Min from Hilton Orlando. 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.
No dress code. You are welcome to come straight from the parks, the pool, or a conference. Shorts, casual wear, and vacation outfits are all perfectly fine. The vibe is upscale but casual and comfortable.
Every Wednesday, all wines by the glass are half off all night. It is one of the best wine deals on International Drive. Pair it with dinner for a memorable midweek evening.
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.