Ciao Italia Ristorante dining room
Nearby Resort Dining

Dinner Near Sheraton Vistana Villages

You have been cooking all week. Tonight, let us take care of dinner.

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

Your Villa Has a Kitchen. You Deserve a Night Off.

Sheraton Vistana Villages is built for extended stays. The villas are spacious, the kitchens are full-sized, and the idea is that you save money by cooking at home. Smart. But by day four or five, the grocery runs get old, the dishes pile up, and someone in the family deserves to sit down at a restaurant where everything is taken care of.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is that restaurant. Just minutes from Vistana Villages, the Navarra family has been welcoming guests since 1991 with handmade Italian food that makes you forget you are in a tourist town. This is not Olive Garden. This is a Zagat-rated, award-winning kitchen where the pasta is rolled fresh every day and the recipes cross generations.

The Night Out Everyone Remembers

When families come back from Orlando, they remember the parks, the pool, and usually one great meal. Ciao Italia is built to be that meal. The atmosphere is elegant but relaxed. The service is attentive without hovering. Kids are welcome and eat well for $13 including gelato. And adults get to feel like they are having a real evening out instead of another meal at the villa dining table.

Multi-generational groups from Vistana Villages are a regular sight at Ciao Italia. Grandparents, parents, and kids all find something they love on the menu. The veal is tender. The seafood is fresh. The chicken parmigiana satisfies everyone. And the wine list has enough range to please the casual sipper and the serious enthusiast alike.

Risotto alla Pescatora Vitello Piccata

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

“We stay at Vistana every year. Ciao Italia is the one restaurant we never skip. The whole family loves it.”

Google
★★★★★

“Night 5 of our villa stay. Finally went out to eat. Should have come here on night 1.”

TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“Handmade pasta you can taste the difference. Intimate, personal, worth every penny.”

OpenTable

What Makes This Different from I-Drive Chains

International Drive is full of restaurants. Most of them are chains that serve the same food you get at home. Ciao Italia is the opposite. The Navarra family sources ingredients carefully. The lobster ravioli is filled and sealed by hand. The risotto alla pescatora takes time because real risotto cannot be rushed. The lamb chops are seasoned with rosemary and grilled on the bone. This is the kind of cooking that a family does when they put their name on the door.

Over 3,000 reviews confirm what repeat guests already know: Ciao Italia is one of the best Italian restaurants in Orlando. Nine culinary awards. A Zagat rating. And a dining room that feels more like being invited into someone's home than walking into a restaurant.

A Short Drive from Vistana Villages

From Sheraton Vistana Villages, Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is about 5-10 minutes by car. Free parking when you arrive. Open every evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Reservations recommended for groups. Call (407) 354-0770.

Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp Chicken Parmigiana
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Cuisine

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

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Kids Menu

$13 for children 10 and under. Includes entree and gelato dessert.

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Parking

Complimentary self-parking for all guests. No fees or surcharges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ciao Italia from Sheraton Vistana Villages?

Ciao Italia is approximately 5-10 minutes by car from Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 with complimentary parking.

Is Ciao Italia worth leaving the villa for dinner?

Absolutely. After cooking in your villa all week, Ciao Italia offers a completely different experience. Zagat-rated handmade Italian, 9 awards, and the Navarra family treating you like honored guests. It is the highlight dinner of any Orlando vacation.

Can Ciao Italia accommodate a large family group from our villa?

Yes. Ciao Italia regularly hosts family groups and multi-generational dinners. Reservations are recommended for larger parties. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange seating for your group.

Does Ciao Italia have options for children?

Yes. The kids menu is $13 for children 10 and under and includes an entree plus gelato dessert. The menu offers pasta options that kids love, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy dinner together.

Leave the Dishes in the Villa

Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. You cooked enough this week. Open 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 Sheraton Vistana Villages 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 Sheraton Vistana Villages 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 Sheraton Vistana Villages 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 Sheraton Vistana Villages 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 Sheraton Vistana Villages 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