4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando. Free valet. No dress code.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We had a party of 12, we were seated promptly and our drink order was taken right away. Our food was delicious.”
Diana, San Francisco · OpenTable
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
Dinner plans around SeaWorld Orlando can be easier when visitors choose their restaurant before leaving the park. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides a comfortable evening destination for travelers who want traditional Italian food and a chance to relax after a busy day.
The restaurant opens at 5 PM and serves dinner until 10 PM every night, with no formal dress requirements for guests arriving in vacation clothing. Its family-owned atmosphere creates an inviting alternative to crowded tourist dining venues.
Short rib pappardelle offers a substantial pasta entrée featuring tender braised beef and a savory cream sauce. Honey-glazed salmon provides a seafood alternative for diners seeking a fish-centered meal. Cannoli finishes dinner with crisp Italian pastry and sweet cream filling.
These different selections allow guests to enjoy an Italian dinner that suits their individual appetites.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is an estimated 15-minute drive from SeaWorld Orlando, covering approximately 4.5 miles toward International Drive’s ICON Park. Follow navigation to the entertainment complex and locate the Orlando StarFlyer, which stands directly across from the restaurant at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Free evening valet makes it convenient to arrive for dinner without searching for 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. Come in park clothes. Open nightly 5–10 PM. Takeout also available — call (407) 745-4030.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
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
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
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 bottled 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.
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
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
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.
Italian Dinner on I-Drive
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Hours | 5–10 PM, 7 days a week |
| Happy Hour | Mon all night 5–10 PM, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Happy Hour Prices | $4 bottled beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half off all wines by the glass, all night |
| Avg Per Person | $25–$45 |
| Kids Menu | $13 with beverage (ages 10 & under) |
| Private Dining | Amalfi Room 15–50 guests, buyout up to 150 |
| Location | ICON Park, 8255 International Dr, Orlando FL 32819 |
| Orange County Convention Center | 1.8 miles / 5 min on I-Drive |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 4.5 miles north on I-Drive |
| Orlando StarFlyer | Directly across from restaurant |
| Parking | Free valet every evening |
| Reviews | 4,000+ on Google, OpenTable, Yelp, TripAdvisor |
| Phone | (407) 745-4030 |
| Style | Upscale vibes, casual comfort. No dress code. Shorts welcome. |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is 4.5 miles from SeaWorld — about 15 minutes on I-Drive. Handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, full bar. 4,000+ reviews.
Yes. Kids menu $13 with beverage. Casual dress. Welcoming atmosphere.
Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Open 7 days, 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Monday all night. Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150. Custom menus from $85 per person.
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.