Ciao Italia Ristorante dining room
Nearby Resort Dining

Dinner Near Marriott's Cypress Harbour

The lakefront resort deserves an evening to match

35+
Years
3,000+
Reviews
9
Awards
7
Days a Week

A Lakefront Stay Deserves an Exceptional Dinner

Marriott's Cypress Harbour is one of the more elegant villa resorts in the Orlando area. The lakefront setting, the spacious accommodations, the sense of being somewhere removed from the tourist chaos. It attracts guests who appreciate quality. Those guests deserve a dinner that matches the standard of their stay.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is that dinner. Minutes from Cypress Harbour, the Navarra family has been serving Zagat-rated Italian cuisine since 1991. No corporate menu. No frozen deliveries reheated in a kitchen. Every pasta is made by hand. Every sauce is built from scratch. Every dish reflects 35 years of dedication to getting it right.

For Couples Who Want Something Special

Cypress Harbour attracts couples as much as families. Date night during your Orlando stay deserves more than the resort bar or another chain restaurant. Ciao Italia provides that elevated evening. The dining room is intimate, lit warmly, and the service is the kind that knows when to be present and when to give you space. The wine list features selections that complement the Italian menu beautifully. It is the kind of evening you remember when the trip is over.

Anniversaries, birthdays, or just a Tuesday night when you want to feel like you made a great decision. Ciao Italia handles all of them with the same care and attention.

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What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

“Our anniversary dinner during our Cypress Harbour stay. Exceeded every expectation. The lobster ravioli was heavenly.”

Google
★★★★★

“Quiet, elegant, and the food was outstanding. This is what Italian food should taste like.”

TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“We visit Orlando every year and Ciao Italia is our tradition. Nothing else comes close.”

OpenTable

The Menu That Keeps Guests Coming Back

Over 3,000 reviews tell the story. People do not just visit Ciao Italia once. They come back every time they are in Orlando. The risotto alla pescatora, loaded with fresh mixed seafood, is one reason. The lobster ravioli in a delicate cream sauce is another. The lamb chops, rosemary-scented and grilled on the bone, are a signature that people travel for.

The Navarra family has earned 9 culinary awards and a Zagat rating through consistency. Every night the kitchen delivers the same exceptional quality. Whether it is your first visit or your fifteenth, the experience holds up. That kind of reliability is rare in the restaurant world, and it is what separates a good restaurant from a great one.

A Quick Drive, Complimentary Parking

From Marriott's Cypress Harbour, Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is approximately 5-10 minutes by car. Free parking for all guests. Open every evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Reservations are recommended. Call (407) 354-0770.

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Cuisine

Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and chicken.

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Hours

Open 7 days a week, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Including all holidays.

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Parking

Complimentary self-parking for all guests. No valet fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ciao Italia from Marriott's Cypress Harbour?

Ciao Italia is approximately 5-10 minutes by car from Marriott's Cypress Harbour Villas. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 with complimentary parking.

Is Ciao Italia good for a date night from Cypress Harbour?

Ciao Italia is perfect for couples. The intimate atmosphere, curated wine list, and attentive service create an ideal date night setting. Many Cypress Harbour guests make it their romantic evening during their stay.

What makes Ciao Italia better than nearby chain restaurants?

Ciao Italia is family-owned since 1991, Zagat rated with 9 awards. Everything is handmade from scratch — the pastas, sauces, and desserts. It is an authentic, personal experience that chain restaurants cannot replicate.

Does Ciao Italia have parking for resort guests?

Yes. Ciao Italia offers free self-parking for all guests. No valet fees or surcharges. The restaurant is easily accessible from Marriott's Cypress Harbour with a short drive.

Your Best Evening in Orlando

Zagat-rated Italian dining, family-owned since 1991. Open tonight, 5–10 PM.

Reserve a Table View Menu ☎ Call (407) 354-0770
Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Handmade Italian

Real Italian Food Near Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando, Made Fresh Nightly

At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, dinner is not an afterthought. It is the reason people come back. Our kitchen is built around real Italian cooking, fresh ingredients, and dishes prepared with care every night.

Guests come for the handmade pasta, homemade potato gnocchi, tender chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, and slow-braised veal ossobuco that feels like true Italian comfort food. Steak lovers can enjoy USDA Black Angus Prime steaks, while families can relax knowing there is a kids menu that makes dinner easy for everyone.

And no meal is complete without dessert. Our homemade tiramisu has been voted a guest favorite and remains one of the dishes people remember long after the night is over.

This is not chain restaurant Italian. This is fresh pasta, rich sauces, prime steaks, seafood, cocktails, wine, and homemade desserts served the way Italian food should be: warm, generous, and full of flavor.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.

Linguine clams at Vincenzo
Linguine & Clams
Middle Neck Clams, Garlic, Parsley, White Wine
Gnocchi burrata at Vincenzo
Homemade Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Pomodoro, Burrata & Basil Oil
Locally Owned

Family-Owned Italian Near Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando Since 2014

Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.

That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.

That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.

Family-owned Italian dining at Vincenzo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hands down the best Italian spot in Orlando. The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely incredible. The lobster ravioli was out of this world.

Jennifer, Orlando • OpenTable

USDA Prime Steaks

Black Angus from Creekstone Farms

Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.

Filet mignon at Vincenzo
Filet Mignon
Prime Black Angus, Truffle Butter, Broccolini
NY Strip at Vincenzo
NY Strip 14oz
Garlic Herb Butter, Asparagus, Truffle Fries
Vincenzo at ICON Park International Drive
On International Drive

Easy Dinner from Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando to International Drive

Located at ICON Park on International Drive, near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo is one of the easiest dinner choices in the city.

After a long park day, a convention, a family outing, or a night exploring International Drive, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without leaving the area. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.

Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming: the kind of place where tourists feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.

In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We came after the parks 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

Guest Favorites

The Dishes People Come Back For

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.

Chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella, Spaghetti
Fettuccine shrimp alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Full Bar & Happy Hour

Happy Hour, Cocktails & Private Dining Near Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando

Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.

The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 draft beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.

For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.

Whether you are stopping in for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, and worth choosing.

Vincenzo full bar craft cocktails
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Italian Classics

Made the Way It Should Be

Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.

Lasagna at Vincenzo
Lasagna
Beef Bolognese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Bechamel
Meatballs polenta at Vincenzo
Meatballs Polenta
Homemade Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Ricotta
Vincenzo dining room busy evening
For Everyone

Why Marriott Cypress Harbour Orlando Guests Choose Vincenzo for Dinner

Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.

No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.

That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive.

Hours
Open 7 days
5 to 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue to Fri 5 to 7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
3 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Casual Italian
Handmade pasta
Dietary
Gluten-free & vegetarian
options available
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
Ready to dine? Reserve a Table Call (407) 745-4030