4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off dinner with your Epic Universe employee badge. Handmade Italian on I-Drive after your shift.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Great hidden gem in Orlando with homemade pastas, great service and wonderful wine and cocktail selection.”
Jason, New York City · 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
Employee Discount
Yes. Epic Universe employees receive 10% off dinner at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana — show your Epic Universe employee badge. Vincenzo is 2.5 miles from Epic Universe on International Drive at ICON Park, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 min by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive Suite 112 Orlando FL 32819 at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Walking distance — same complex |
| Employee Discount | 10% off dinner with Epic Universe employee badge |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Hours | Nightly 5–10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink, ages 10 & under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from work or the parks |
Show your valid Epic Universe employee badge to your server. The 10% discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive — a quick drive after your shift.
Working at Epic Universe means spending much of the day in one of Orlando’s busiest entertainment environments, so an off-property dinner can offer a welcome change of scenery. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned restaurant where Universal Orlando employees can gather for Italian food in an informal atmosphere.
Staff members who present an eligible Epic Universe ticket can use the same 10% food discount available to ticket-holding guests. With more than 4,000 online reviews and an OpenTable Diners’ Choice distinction, the restaurant provides an established local option for after-work dining.
A 14-ounce New York strip can satisfy employees who want a substantial meal after a physically demanding shift. Lasagna provides a comforting Italian alternative, with layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. Cannoli is a convenient choice for guests who want a traditional dessert without ordering a larger plated sweet.
The combination of familiar entrées, hearty portions, and casual service makes Vincenzo a place to consider when choosing dinner after work.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Employees traveling from Epic Universe to Vincenzo have a drive of approximately 2.5 miles, estimated at 10 minutes via the roads connecting to International Drive. The restaurant is located at ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye marks the entertainment district and the Orlando StarFlyer stands directly opposite the entrance.
Free evening valet parking is offered at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, Florida 32819.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience.
No dress code. Come straight from your shift in work clothes or change first — either way, you are welcome. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5–7 PM.
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 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.
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.
Show your valid Epic Universe employee badge to your server. The 10% discount applies to your food, dine-in only.
Yes. The 10% discount applies to your food when a valid Epic Universe employee badge is presented.
Yes. The 10% employee discount is available every evening during regular dinner hours, 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Vincenzo is on International Drive, a short drive from Epic Universe. Straight shot on I-Drive, easy to reach after work.
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half-price wines by the glass.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
The employee discount cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. One discount per table.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Universal's Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort, or any Universal Parks entity. Universal's Epic Universe is a registered trademark of Universal Parks & Resorts. The 10% discount is offered independently by Vincenzo and applies only with a valid Epic Universe employee badge. Vincenzo is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive. Menu items and prices subject to change. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.