4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
SeaWorld area guests love the short drive to real Italian on International Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The food, all homemade, all delicious. The wine selection is very large with a nice variety from all over the world.”
Ward, Indiana · 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
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks offers suite-style accommodations near SeaWorld, providing extra space and conveniences for families and longer stays. Guests who appreciate having kitchen facilities may still want an evening when they can leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides a full-service Italian restaurant experience where vacationers can enjoy traditional specialties in comfortable surroundings. With no formal dress code and nightly dinner from 5 PM to 10 PM, the restaurant provides an appealing change from meals prepared in a hotel suite.
Lobster ravioli offers a rich seafood pasta entrée featuring a lobster-and-ricotta filling. Braised boneless short rib provides a substantial meat option for guests craving slow-cooked flavors. Limoncello cake delivers a citrus-inspired dessert with a refreshing finish.
These selections give Homewood Suites guests a chance to enjoy restaurant-prepared Italian food without relying on their in-suite kitchen.
A Scratch Kitchen on I-Drive
Every dish at Vincenzo is cooked to order. Fresh pasta, Prime steaks, seafood — no shortcuts.
Three decades of hospitality experience runs through every decision at Vincenzo. The Navarra Group built this restaurant on International Drive in 2014, choosing ICON Park as the home for their family's approach to Italian dining: fresh ingredients, handmade preparation, and genuine warmth.
The results speak in numbers — 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor — but what they really speak to is consistency. Guests come back because the experience is reliable. The gnocchi is always pillowy. The service is always attentive. The atmosphere is always comfortable.
For groups, the Amalfi Room provides semi-private dining for 15 to 50. Full buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV capabilities, and a dedicated events team handle the logistics so you do not have to.
That reliability — meal after meal, event after event — is what turns first-time visitors into regulars and makes Vincenzo one of the most trusted Italian restaurants on International 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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
For visitors staying at Homewood Suites near SeaWorld, Vincenzo is approximately 4.5 miles and 15 minutes away using the SeaWorld-area planning estimate. Head toward International Drive’s ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer identify the restaurant district.
The restaurant is at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with free evening valet parking.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Open nightly 5–10 PM. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended on weekends.
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
Dishes That Earn the Reviews
Chicken parm. Gnocchi. Lobster ravioli. These are the dishes that generate 4,000+ reviews.
Vincenzo's full bar is stocked for more than just wine with dinner. The Espresso Martini is a guest favorite, and the Aperol Spritz delivers a refreshing Italian aperitif that pairs perfectly with bruschetta or a cheese board.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Prices drop to $4 for bottled beer, $7 for wine by the glass, and $10 for cocktails. On Wine Down Wednesdays, every glass of wine is half off all night.
Bring the group after your day out. Pull a few tables together, order appetizers family-style, and let the bartender mix a round of Negronis. That is how Vincenzo nights are meant to go.
For larger gatherings, ask about semi-private dining or the Amalfi Room. Custom menus and group accommodations are available for everything from birthday dinners to post-conference celebrations.
We are from Montreal and eat Italian regularly. Vincenzo holds up against the best in our city. The linguine with clams was textbook perfect.
Pierre & Camille, Montreal • Google
Recipes That Travel Through Generations
Lasagna with bechamel. Meatballs in San Marzano sauce. Italian food the way it was meant to taste.
The reason Homewood Suites SeaWorld guests keep choosing Vincenzo is simple: the food is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the experience feels personal. In a corridor full of corporate-owned restaurants, that combination is rare.
Come in shorts and flip-flops after the parks. Come in cocktail attire for date night. Come with kids. Come with clients. Come alone and sit at the bar. Vincenzo accommodates all of it without making anyone feel out of place.
A decade of service, 4,000+ reviews, and a family that still cares about every plate — that is what makes Vincenzo different, and that is why guests come back.
Italian Dinner on I-Drive
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Hours | 5–10 PM, 7 days a week |
| Happy Hour | Mon all night 5–10 PM, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Happy Hour Prices | $4 bottled beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half off all wines by the glass, all night |
| Avg Per Person | $25–$45 |
| Kids Menu | $13 with beverage (ages 10 & under) |
| Private Dining | Amalfi Room 15–50 guests, buyout up to 150 |
| Location | ICON Park, 8255 International Dr, Orlando FL 32819 |
| Orange County Convention Center | 1.8 miles / 5 min on I-Drive |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 3.3 miles north on I-Drive |
| Orlando StarFlyer | Directly across from restaurant |
| Parking | Free valet every evening |
| Reviews | 4,000+ on Google, OpenTable, Yelp, TripAdvisor |
| Phone | (407) 745-4030 |
| Style | Upscale vibes, casual comfort. No dress code. Shorts welcome. |
Vincenzo is approximately 4.5 miles and 15 minutes from Homewood Suites 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.
Yes. The Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private events. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and complimentary valet are included.
Vincenzo has a full bar with handcrafted cocktails including Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and classic martinis. The wine list features Italian and California selections. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
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.