4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Universal resort guests skip CityWalk for this. Family Italian on I-Drive, minutes away.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
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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
Universal Orlando guests staying at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, or Loews Sapphire Falls Resort enjoy distinctive accommodations inspired by tropical destinations, an Italian seaside village, and Caribbean surroundings. Even with the dining experiences available at these premium resorts, some travelers want to leave the property for an independently owned restaurant with its own Orlando history.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers an Italian dinner experience at ICON Park, combining traditional cooking with a relaxed atmosphere and family ownership since 2014. Guests from these Loews hotels who present qualifying Universal Studios tickets can receive 10% off food at Vincenzo.
Chicken piccata offers a vibrant Italian entrée featuring lemon, capers, and white wine. Scallop risotto provides a seafood alternative with jumbo scallops and creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto. Traditional tiramisu delivers an espresso-flavored dessert layered with mascarpone cream.
These selections give Loews hotel guests an opportunity to enjoy different Italian specialties away from their resort restaurants.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
Using the approximate Universal Studios hotel reference, Vincenzo is 3.5 miles and around 12 minutes from the Loews resort area, although the route varies by individual property. Travel toward Universal Boulevard and International Drive, continuing to ICON Park where the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer identify the nearby attractions.
The restaurant is directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with complimentary 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. Casual attire welcome. Universal Studios ticket = 10% off food, dine-in only.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
ICON Park on International Drive is home to Vincenzo, approximately 3.5 miles and 12 minutes south of the Loews Universal properties. The route stays on I-Drive — no highway ramps, no confusing turns, just one straight shot to dinner.
Complimentary valet is available nightly. Hand off the car and head inside — no parking structure, no meters, no stress about finding a spot.
I-Drive is Orlando's primary dining and entertainment boulevard, stretching from Universal down past the Convention Center. Vincenzo has carved out its place as the corridor's top-rated independent Italian restaurant through a decade of consistently excellent food.
Guests traveling from any Loews Universal hotel will find the trip quick and the arrival seamless. The valet handles the logistics so you can focus on dinner.
The butternut squash ravioli with truffle cream sauce might be the best dish I have eaten this year. Rich without being heavy. Beautiful flavors.
Derek S., Memphis • Google
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
Vincenzo's bar crafts cocktails that rival standalone cocktail lounges. The Espresso Martini is the bestseller, followed closely by classic Negronis and seasonal Aperol Spritzes. The wine program spans Italian reds from Piedmont to Sicilian whites and curated California bottles.
Happy hour pricing applies Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM — $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday brings half-price glasses all evening, drawing locals alongside hotel guests.
The Amalfi Room hosts private events for 15 to 50 with audiovisual support and custom menus. Full buyouts serve up to 150. Complimentary valet comes standard for every event, large or small.
With over 1,500 events completed, the team manages celebrations, business dinners, and group gatherings with practiced ease and genuine attention to detail.
The chocolate mousse dessert was so good my daughter cried when it was gone. I am not joking. We ordered a second one. This place is special.
The Walsh Family, Albany • TripAdvisor
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Loews Universal guests discover that the best Italian dinner of their Orlando trip happens away from the resort campus. Vincenzo delivers a meal that feels personal because it is — every dish cooked by hand, every guest greeted by name.
The kids' menu starts at $13 with a drink included. Adults order handmade pasta, Prime steaks, and craft cocktails. Dress code is whatever you are wearing. Walk-ins are seated every night.
This is casual Italian at its finest — the atmosphere feels elevated, but the welcome is wide open. Families, couples, business groups, and solo travelers all find exactly what they need at Vincenzo.
Dinner Near Loews Hotels 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 / 12 min from Loews Hotels 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. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Just pull up to the ICON Park entrance and the valet team takes care of the rest. No fees, no garage, no hassle.
Yes. Vincenzo is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. No lunch service. Dinner only. Reservations are available through OpenTable or by calling (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are 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.