4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Portofino-level Italian without the Universal prices. Real food on International Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“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
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
Portofino Bay recreates an Italian seaside village, but the restaurants inside it lean toward theme-park Italian. For guests who want the real thing, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive serves authentic dishes prepared from scratch in a proper kitchen, open every night from five to ten.
Start with beef carpaccio topped with shaved parmigiano and truffle oil, or the baked clams oreganata with herbed breadcrumbs and lemon. Move into mains like the short rib pappardelle with San Marzano tomato sauce, the chicken Marsala with wild mushrooms, or the linguine alle vongole with fresh littleneck clams in white wine broth.
The steak program features Creekstone Farms USDA Prime Black Angus exclusively. The filet is served with truffle butter and seasonal vegetables. The fourteen-ounce NY strip arrives with a perfect char and herb compound butter. The bone-in ribeye weighs in at twenty ounces for serious appetites.
Every sauce is house-made. Every pasta is hand-rolled. Every dessert — from the cannoli to the panna cotta — comes from the Vincenzo kitchen, not a delivery box. That distinction matters.
Freshness You Can Taste
Our kitchen preps everything daily — pasta, sauces, bread. Nothing comes from a can or a freezer.
There is an irony in staying at an Italian-themed resort and then driving out to find real Italian food — but Portofino Bay guests do it constantly. The Navarra Group, which has run Vincenzo since 2014, understands why. Theme-park dining and genuine Italian cooking are simply different things.
Three decades of hospitality experience inform every aspect of the operation — from the warmth of the greeting at the door to the precision in the kitchen. Over 4,000 guest reviews confirm what regulars already know: this place delivers, every time.
Groups of 15 to 50 find a dedicated setting in the Amalfi Room, equipped with AV and custom Italian menus. Buyouts for up to 150 transform the entire restaurant into a private venue. More than 1,500 events have been hosted since opening.
Vincenzo succeeds because the family behind it refuses to take shortcuts — and guests can taste the difference in every bite.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Portofino Bay Hotel, Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive is approximately five to eight minutes by car. The drive follows I-Drive south — a single road with no highway merges or complicated interchanges.
Free valet parking awaits every evening. Drive up, step out, and the team handles the rest. No garages to navigate, no meters to feed, no circling for spaces.
International Drive stretches through the heart of Orlando's tourism corridor, connecting Universal, SeaWorld, and the Convention Center. Vincenzo occupies a prime spot at ICON Park, the entertainment complex anchored by the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer.
Whether you are heading south from Portofino Bay or from any other Universal property, the trip is effortless and the arrival is even easier with complimentary valet.
Brought a group of twelve for my wife’s birthday and they handled everything perfectly. The Amalfi Room was gorgeous. Food was outstanding.
Robert K., Dallas • Google
The Menu Favorites
Scallop risotto with truffle. NY strip with herb butter. Linguine with clams. Guest favorites, every one.
The cocktail program at Vincenzo goes beyond the expected. Bartenders build Negronis with Campari and sweet vermouth, shake Espresso Martinis with fresh-pulled espresso, and pour Aperol Spritzes over ice with the right proportion of prosecco to soda.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Pricing: $4 bottled beers, $7 house wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday cuts all wine-by-the-glass prices in half for the full evening.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests with AV equipment, customized Italian menus, and a coordinator who manages the timeline. Full restaurant buyouts handle up to 150 for milestone celebrations.
Vincenzo has produced over 1,500 private events. The team has the experience to manage groups smoothly without sacrificing the personal warmth that defines the restaurant.
We do an annual Orlando trip and Vincenzo is now our first-night tradition. The lasagna is comfort food at its finest. No one does it better on I-Drive.
Brian M., Raleigh • OpenTable
The Italian Classics Done Right
Meatballs polenta. Lasagna bolognese. Fettuccine alfredo. Like dinner at your Italian grandma's house.
Portofino Bay guests who dine at Vincenzo consistently call it the highlight of their trip. It is the kind of restaurant where the family behind the stove takes personal responsibility for every plate that leaves the kitchen.
Children eat for $13 with a beverage. Adults choose from handmade pastas, Prime-grade steaks, and a full bar. No dress code exists — flip-flops and shorts are as welcome as a blazer and heels.
Vincenzo delivers upscale atmosphere with zero pretension. It is the rare restaurant that impresses without intimidating, feeds without rushing, and remembers guests long after they have left.
Vincenzo is about 5-8 Min from Portofino Bay Hotel. 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.