4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Stella Nova Resort to handmade Italian at ICON Park. 5-8 Min Drive. Free valet, no dress code, open nightly 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · 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
You just spent the day inside Epic Universe — the newest, most immersive theme park on the planet. Now you need a dinner that lives up to the experience. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana delivers exactly that: handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and Italian dishes prepared fresh every evening at ICON Park on International Drive.
Stella Nova guests love starting with the burrata and bruschetta, then moving into the pappardelle ragu or the seared sea bass. For families, the chicken parmigiana and fettuccine alfredo are always a hit, and the kids menu keeps things simple for younger guests.
Cap the night with a homemade tiramisu or a cannoli while the energy of your first Epic Universe visit is still buzzing. Vincenzo is the kind of place that matches the excitement of the park without the noise and the lines.
Every dish is made from scratch using fresh ingredients. No heat lamps, no shortcuts. This is the Italian food that 4,000+ guests have reviewed and recommended since Vincenzo opened in 2014.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra Group opened Vincenzo on International Drive over a decade ago with a simple idea: give Orlando visitors the Italian restaurant they actually want to come back to. With over 33 years of hospitality behind them, they built a place that feels personal from the first greeting to the last bite.
For Stella Nova guests discovering Orlando for the first time alongside Epic Universe, Vincenzo is the kind of restaurant that makes the city feel bigger than just theme parks. It is locally owned, casual, and genuine — no corporate script, no upselling, no rush to turn your table.
Show up in your resort clothes. Bring the whole group. Celebrate the fact that you just rode something nobody in your hometown has experienced yet. The servers are used to excited park-goers and will take care of you.
Vincenzo stands apart because there is a family behind it, not a franchise. That difference shows up in every plate and every interaction.
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.
Stella Nova Resort sits near Epic Universe, and Vincenzo is located at ICON Park on International Drive — a quick drive down I-Drive that takes just a few minutes. Pull up, hand your keys to the complimentary valet, and walk straight in.
The ICON Park area is alive in the evening — the Orlando Eye is lit, people are walking, and the whole stretch of I-Drive feels like vacation. Vincenzo is right in the center of it, making dinner feel like part of the night rather than just a stop along the way.
You do not need to dress up. Shorts, sneakers, resort wear — Vincenzo is casual enough for a theme park night but polished enough that it still feels like a real dining experience. Date night, family dinner, group celebration — all welcome.
For Stella Nova guests exploring Orlando beyond Epic Universe for the first time, Vincenzo on International Drive is one of the easiest and most rewarding dinner choices in the area.
We came after Epic Universe 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.
Once the kids are settled into their meals, the bar at Vincenzo becomes the highlight for adults. Start with a classic Negroni, a glass of Chianti, or the Espresso Martini that guests cannot stop ordering. The drink menu is as thoughtful as the food.
Happy Hour pricing kicks in Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and small bites. Visit on a Wednesday and you get half-off wine by the glass all evening for Wine Down Wednesday.
Traveling with a bigger group from Stella Nova? Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for private dining with 15 to 50 guests, plus full restaurant buyouts for parties over 150. Custom Italian menus, AV options, and valet are all included.
From a casual drink after the park to a planned celebration during your Orlando trip, Vincenzo gives Stella Nova guests a place to gather, toast, and enjoy an evening that does not revolve around a ride queue.
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.
Stella Nova guests choose Vincenzo because after a day of sensory overload at Epic Universe, a calm Italian dinner with real food and personal service feels exactly right. It is a reset button for the evening.
Come as you are. Park clothes welcome. Kids welcome. Big groups, small groups, couples, solo travelers — all of it works here. The dining room is warm, the music is right, and nobody rushes you out the door.
Vincenzo is the Italian restaurant Stella Nova guests tell their friends about when they get home — the one that made Orlando feel like more than just rides and hotels.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min drive from Universal Stella Nova Resort. Address: 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Vincenzo is a casual Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wines. Guest favorites include scallop risotto (truffle parmigiano risotto with jumbo sea scallops and porcini mushrooms) and house-made gnocchi (potato gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, fresh burrata, and basil oil).
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Drive to 8255 International Drive at ICON Park and hand your keys to the valet. No charge.
No dress code. Shorts, park clothes, flip-flops, casual wear — all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Come as you are.
Yes. Monday happy hour runs all night 5-10 PM. Tuesday through Friday, 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wine by the glass, $10 well cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
Very. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage. Options include spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips. No dress code.
Yes. Reservations recommended, especially weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins always welcome.
Yes. The Amalfi Room accommodates 15-50 guests for group dining with custom Italian menus and AV support. Full restaurant buyouts available for 150+ guests.
Yes. Show your valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table. Dine-in only.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Universal Stella Nova Resort or any theme park, hotel, or convention center properties. Vincenzo is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.