4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Add Vincenzo to your list. 10% off with your Epic Universe ticket or pass.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Food was amazing, drinks were great, huge portions. Franco was so helpful with his recommendations, attentive but not intrusive.”
Terri, Tampa · 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
Putting together an Epic Universe restaurant list can help visitors compare dining experiences before arriving in Orlando. Restaurants inside the park are useful when staying close to the attractions, while off-property choices provide greater flexibility for evening meals and independent dining experiences.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is one option to include when reviewing Italian restaurants outside Epic Universe, offering nightly dinner service and a menu with pasta, seafood, and traditional entrées. Its history of family ownership, strong online review presence, and location at ICON Park make it a relevant choice for travelers considering the International Drive area.
Scallop risotto is a seafood-focused selection featuring jumbo sea scallops and creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto. Lasagna provides an established Italian comfort-food option for diners who enjoy layered pasta and rich sauce. Limoncello cake offers a bright dessert with lemon and mascarpone flavors.
These menu selections help visitors understand the variety available at Vincenzo when comparing it with other restaurant categories on their Epic Universe dining list.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo can be added to an Epic Universe dining itinerary as a restaurant approximately 2.5 miles from the park, with a typical driving time of 10 minutes. From the attractions, travel toward International Drive and the ICON Park entertainment complex, where the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer are prominent nearby landmarks.
The restaurant sits directly across from the StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, and offers complimentary evening valet 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. Casual attire always welcome. Walk-ins accepted but reservations recommended on weekends and during busy park seasons.
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 Restaurant List
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.
Vincenzo is a full-service Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, cocktails, wine, and housemade desserts. The menu has something for everyone, from lobster ravioli and ossobuco to chicken parmesan and gnocchi.
Yes. The kids menu is $13 for children 10 and under, with familiar options that even picky eaters enjoy. Vincenzo is a family-friendly restaurant and welcomes guests of all ages.
Vincenzo is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, inside International Drive. It is a short drive from Epic Universe heading south on International Drive. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. You can book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are also welcome based on availability.
Show your valid Epic Universe admission ticket or annual pass to your server when you are seated. The 10% discount applies to your food. The offer cannot be combined with other promotions or happy hour pricing.
There is no formal dress code. Vincenzo is polished but comfortable. Guests come straight from the parks, dressed up for date night, or anywhere in between. You will feel welcome however you arrive.
Yes. Happy hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half-price wines by the glass. It is a great way to start dinner without spending a fortune.
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 an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.