4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Closest Rosen to Universal, closest Italian to your best dinner in Orlando.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Happy hour on a Tuesday — $4 beers, $7 wines, great bruschetta. Then we stayed for dinner. The shrimp scampi was loaded with garlic and butter. Perfection.”
Heather & Ryan, Scottsdale • 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
Rosen Inn guests stretch their travel budgets wisely — and dining at Vincenzo proves that exceptional Italian food does not require a resort price tag. Located on International Drive, Vincenzo cooks every dish from scratch, every night, with the same care whether the table orders pasta or Prime steak.
The menu opens with antipasti like the truffle arancini stuffed with fontina cheese, the prosciutto-wrapped burrata with fig glaze, and the mussels steamed in garlic white wine broth. Entrees range from comforting classics — eggplant parmigiana, penne alla vodka, spaghetti and meatballs — to standout plates like the salmon piccata with capers and lemon butter or the braised lamb shank over polenta.
Creekstone Farms supplies every steak on the menu — USDA Prime Black Angus, hand-cut and grilled to order. The NY strip weighs fourteen ounces. The bone-in ribeye hits twenty. The filet arrives with truffle butter and broccolini, perfectly tender every time.
This kitchen operates without shortcuts. Doughs are mixed in-house. Stocks simmer overnight. Desserts are baked on premises. The result is food that tastes fundamentally different from anything on the chain restaurant strip.
A Scratch Kitchen on I-Drive
Every dish at Vincenzo is cooked to order. Fresh pasta, Prime steaks, seafood — no shortcuts.
The Navarra Group planted Vincenzo on International Drive in 2014 and has tended it carefully ever since. With more than three decades in hospitality, the family understood that I-Drive needed an Italian restaurant built on craft, not convenience.
That commitment has produced over 4,000 reviews on Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor — and the vast majority come from guests who walked in once and kept coming back. Repeat visitors are the foundation of the business.
The Amalfi Room provides a private setting for groups of 15 to 50, with audiovisual capabilities, custom menus, and a coordinator who handles every detail. Full buyouts extend capacity to 150 guests for large celebrations or corporate events.
Vincenzo proves that a family-run restaurant on a tourist corridor can earn the same respect as any established dining destination in Orlando — and then some.
Best happy hour on International Drive. $7 wine, $10 cocktails, and the bruschetta is the real deal. We came back three nights in a row.
The Hendricks, San Diego • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, roughly five minutes from Rosen Inn Closest to Universal. The drive is entirely on I-Drive — no highway ramps, no complicated navigation, just a short trip down one of Orlando's most familiar roads.
Free valet parking runs every evening. Pull up, hand over the keys, and walk straight to the host stand. No garages, no meters, no hunting for spots in a crowded lot.
International Drive connects all of Orlando's major attractions — Universal to the north, SeaWorld and the Convention Center to the south, ICON Park in the center. Vincenzo's location puts it within easy reach of virtually every hotel on the strip.
For Rosen Inn guests especially, the proximity makes Vincenzo a natural choice for dinner. The drive is shorter than most rideshare waits, and the complimentary valet eliminates any parking hassle.
We live in Orlando and this is our go-to for date night. The bar scene is great early, then the dining room fills up with happy families. Love the energy.
Jessica & Matt, Dr. Phillips • TripAdvisor
Dishes That Earn the Reviews
Chicken parm. Gnocchi. Lobster ravioli. These are the dishes that generate 4,000+ reviews.
The full bar at Vincenzo pours far beyond the basics. Craft cocktails include the Espresso Martini, classic Negroni, and Aperol Spritz — all built with quality spirits and proper technique. The wine list covers Italian staples and California favorites by glass or bottle.
Happy hour delivers real value: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday drops all glass pours to half price for the entire evening.
For private gatherings, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests with custom Italian menus and AV support. Full restaurant buyouts handle up to 150. Every event gets complimentary valet and a dedicated planning team.
Over 1,500 events have been hosted at Vincenzo. From intimate birthday dinners to convention after-parties, the staff knows how to execute group dining without losing the personal feel.
The Wine Down Wednesday deal is unbeatable. Half off wines by the glass all night? We ordered three different bottles to try. All fantastic.
Samantha P., Austin • TripAdvisor
Recipes That Travel Through Generations
Lasagna with bechamel. Meatballs in San Marzano sauce. Italian food the way it was meant to taste.
Rosen Inn guests looking for a memorable dinner find exactly that at Vincenzo — genuine Italian food prepared with care, served in a welcoming atmosphere, at a location that could not be more convenient on International Drive.
Kids eat for $13 with a drink. Adults enjoy house-made pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a full cocktail bar. No dress code — come straight from the parks or dress up for the evening. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Vincenzo offers the kind of dining experience that feels special without being exclusive. Casual comfort, elevated food, and a family that has spent a decade making every guest feel like they belong.
Vincenzo is about 5 Min from Rosen Inn Closest to 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.