4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Annual pass holders save 10% every visit. Your go-to Italian dinner on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“One of our FAVORITE places to eat when we visit Orlando.”
Natalie, Fort Lauderdale · 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
Frequent Epic Universe visitors have a different dining opportunity than travelers experiencing the theme park for only one day. Returning to Orlando’s attractions provides more chances to discover independent restaurants and develop favorite places to eat outside the park.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers annual passholders a casual dinner destination on International Drive, where the menu includes handmade pasta, seafood, chicken, and premium beef entrées. The restaurant offers 10% off food to guests presenting an eligible Epic Universe ticket.
Grouper risotto offers a flavorful seafood selection for repeat visitors who want to try something beyond familiar pasta dishes. Lobster ravioli provides a different option, pairing lobster-filled pasta with a rich seafood sauce. Nutella cheesecake adds a creamy chocolate-hazelnut dessert to finish the evening.
With a broad Italian dinner menu, returning park visitors can explore different dishes across multiple visits instead of repeating the same meal every time.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Located approximately 2.5 miles from Epic Universe, Vincenzo can be reached in about 10 minutes by driving toward International Drive and ICON Park. Regular visitors can use the Orlando Eye as a landmark for the surrounding entertainment district, then look for the StarFlyer directly across from the restaurant.
The address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, and complimentary evening valet parking is available for dinner guests.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Pass holders are welcome in park clothes, casual wear, or anything comfortable. Reservations recommended on busy nights but walk-ins always welcome.
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.
Epic Universe Pass Holder Dining
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 2.5 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and a $13 kids menu.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 minutes by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe ticket |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from the parks |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers 10% off dinner when you show your Epic Universe ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 2.5 miles north of Epic Universe at ICON Park on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
All valid Epic Universe annual pass types qualify, including seasonal, preferred, and premier passes. Present your pass to your server when seated.
Yes. The 10% dinner discount is available every time you dine at Vincenzo, as long as you present a valid annual pass.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Yes. Present your annual pass and the 10% discount applies to your food's dinner check.
This offer cannot be combined with other promotions, gift card discounts, or happy hour pricing.
The discount is valid 7 days a week during regular dinner hours. Availability on special event nights may vary. Call ahead to confirm.
The International Drive corridor just north of Epic Universe has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is one of the highest-rated, with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a full bar - just 2.5 miles from the park.
Yes. While Epic Universe has excellent in-park dining, International Drive north of the park has a full restaurant district with Italian, steaks, seafood, Mexican, and more. Most are a 10-minute drive or rideshare from the park entrance.
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 or any Universal Parks entity. Epic Universe is a registered trademark of Universal Parks & Resorts. Vincenzo is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.