4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
On I-Drive near your hotel. Italian made from scratch. 15-minute walk or quick drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“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
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center keeps you close to the OCCC, but when the last session ends and the badge comes off, you need a dinner that does the evening justice. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is 0.7 miles up Universal Blvd — a 15-minute walk or a quick drive with complimentary valet waiting at the door.
Open with the stuffed artichoke hearts with herbed breadcrumbs and lemon, the prosciutto and fresh mozzarella wrap with basil and olive oil, or the sauteed calamari with cherry peppers and garlic. Mains include the rigatoni alla Norma with eggplant and ricotta salata, the grilled lamb chops with mint pesto and roasted potatoes, and the shrimp fra diavolo over linguine in a spicy tomato sauce.
The steak selection is exclusively Creekstone Farms USDA Prime Black Angus. The filet is paired with truffle butter and broccolini. The fourteen-ounce NY strip gets a garlic herb sear. The bone-in ribeye at twenty ounces is built for appetite, not decoration.
From the hand-shaped gnocchi to the slow-simmered ragu to the bread that bakes through service, every component at Vincenzo comes from the restaurant's own kitchen — no outside suppliers, no frozen shortcuts.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
Since 2014, the Navarra Group has operated Vincenzo with a focus on genuine hospitality. Over 33 years of experience in the restaurant industry shaped a business that prioritizes guest comfort as much as food quality.
That balance shows in 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor. Convention attendees staying at Residence Inn Convention Center particularly appreciate the relaxed atmosphere after a long day of sessions, the full bar for unwinding, and a kitchen that serves real Italian without the formality of a fine-dining dress code. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Private events run through the Amalfi Room (15 to 50 guests) with AV and custom menus — ideal for corporate dinners and convention team outings. Full buyouts accommodate up to 150. Over 1,500 events have been hosted with the same warmth that defines a regular dinner.
Vincenzo is the restaurant that business travelers and convention-goers come back to year after year — built on real cooking, personal service, and a family that is present every night.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center, Vincenzo at ICON Park is just 0.7 miles — a 15-minute walk north on Universal Blvd, directly to the Orlando StarFlyer. The address is 8255 International Dr, right inside the ICON Park complex. No shuttle needed.
Complimentary valet operates every evening. Drive up, hand the car off, and head inside. No parking structures, no meter apps, no lot-searching. For convention attendees who prefer to walk after a day in sessions, the route is flat and straightforward along Universal Blvd.
ICON Park is the central entertainment destination on I-Drive, featuring The Wheel, StarFlyer, shopping, and dining. Vincenzo is situated at the heart of it all — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer — making dinner here a natural part of any convention evening.
Residence Inn Convention Center guests walk to Vincenzo in 15 minutes or drive in under 3. Close enough for a spontaneous dinner after the expo, convenient enough for a planned team celebration.
My kids begged to come back the next night. The pizza was perfect for them and I got to enjoy the best Negroni I have had outside of Italy.
Emily & Scott, Portland • TripAdvisor
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
The bar at Vincenzo goes well beyond what most I-Drive restaurants attempt. Classic cocktails — Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini — are built with quality spirits and proper technique. Italian wines from Tuscany and Piedmont sit alongside California selections on a curated list. It is the kind of bar convention attendees settle into after a full day of panels and networking.
Happy hour: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 bottled beers, $7 house wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday cuts all glass wines to half price for the full evening.
The Amalfi Room hosts private events for 15 to 50 with AV support and custom Italian menus — perfect for convention team dinners, client entertaining, or corporate celebrations. Full buyouts handle up to 150. Complimentary valet comes standard.
With 1,500+ events completed, the team at Vincenzo manages group dining with the kind of ease that only comes from 33 years of hands-on hospitality experience.
We had our rehearsal dinner in the Amalfi Room. 40 guests, custom menu, and they made it look effortless. Our families are still talking about the food.
Nicole & Mark, New Orleans • Google
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Residence Inn Convention Center guests who dine at Vincenzo come back with the same story: this was the meal that made the trip. Not because it was expensive or exclusive, but because it felt genuine — real food, real people, real Italian. After a day of convention floors and conference rooms, Vincenzo feels like a proper evening out.
Kids eat for $13 with a drink. Adults order from the full Italian menu and cocktail bar. No dress code — business casual, vacation clothes, even shorts are the norm. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Walk-ins welcome every night.
Vincenzo is the restaurant that turns a regular convention evening into something memorable. The food is scratch-made, the vibe is warm, and the Navarra family ensures every table leaves satisfied. Just 0.7 miles from your hotel.
Vincenzo is 0.7 miles from Residence Inn Convention Center — a 15-minute walk via Universal Blvd to ICON Park. Complimentary valet also available. The address is 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.
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 with a beverage included. 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. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. No dress code enforced — shorts and vacation wear are welcome. 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. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
Book through OpenTable online or call (407) 745-4030 directly. Same-day reservations are often available. Walk-ins are also welcome every night from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Guest favorites include the homemade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, chicken parmigiana, filet mignon, and ossobuco. The tiramisu is the most popular dessert. Every dish is made from scratch nightly.
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.