4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Show your ticket and save 10% on Italian dinner at Vincenzo on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Excellent food and service. We enjoyed all four dishes. Will definitely be going back again.”
Chuck, Richmond · 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
Ticket 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. Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off dinner. Family-owned since 2014, over 4,000 reviews, handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
| 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 |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Walking distance — same complex |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe ticket |
| 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 included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from the parks |
Show your Epic Universe ticket to your server at Vincenzo and receive 10% off your food. Dine-in only. Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 2.5 miles north of Epic Universe. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Keeping your Epic Universe ticket accessible after leaving the park can be worthwhile when choosing an evening restaurant. At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, guests presenting their Epic Universe tickets receive 10% off food as part of the restaurant’s ticket-holder dining offer.
This promotion is specifically associated with Epic Universe admission, rather than the separate Universal Studios ticket offer. The restaurant provides full-service Italian dining nightly, allowing ticket holders to combine their discount with a comfortable dinner experience outside the theme park.
Ossobuco brings a slow-braised Italian specialty to the table for visitors interested in a substantial main course. Chicken parmigiana supplies a familiar choice, featuring breaded chicken with tomato sauce and melted cheese. Tiramisu offers a traditional Italian dessert, blending espresso flavor with layers of mascarpone cream.
These dinner selections give ticket holders several ways to enjoy a complete meal while receiving their qualifying food discount.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is approximately 2.5 miles from Epic Universe and can generally be reached in about 10 minutes by driving toward I-Drive. The destination is ICON Park, with the Orlando Eye serving as a recognizable area landmark and the Orlando StarFlyer positioned directly across from the restaurant.
Evening diners arriving at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, can use the complimentary valet service.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Come with your Epic Universe ticket and enjoy 10% off food for your food, dine-in only. Reservations recommended on weekends.
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.
Any valid Epic Universe admission ticket qualifies, including single-day, multi-day, and park-to-park tickets. Show it to your server when you are seated and the 10% discount is applied to your food bill.
Yes. You can dine before or after your park visit. As long as the ticket is valid, the discount applies. There is no restriction on which day you use it.
No. The 10% discount applies to food only. Alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, wine, and beer, are excluded from the discount.
No. The Epic Universe ticket holder discount cannot be combined with other promotions, gift card balances, happy hour pricing, or any other offer.
The food. One valid ticket or pass covers everyone at the table. You do not need a ticket for each person.
A reservation is not required to use the discount, but we recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends and during peak park season. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
The 10% Epic Universe ticket holder discount is valid for dine-in only. It does not apply to takeout, delivery, or online orders.
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.