4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. $13 kids menu, happy hour for parents, and free valet.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Perfect in every way! Best kept secret!”
Nancy, Orlando · 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
Family dinner after Universal Orlando should give parents a chance to relax while making sure younger travelers find food they actually want to eat. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana welcomes families with children in an informal dining environment that doesn’t require dressing up after a day at the attractions.
Children ages 10 and under can order from a $13 kids menu that includes a beverage, while adults can explore the restaurant’s complete selection of Italian specialties. With complimentary evening valet parking and nightly dinner hours from 5 PM to 10 PM, Vincenzo offers several conveniences that help make family dining more manageable.
Fettuccine Alfredo offers a comforting pasta dish with a creamy sauce for guests who prefer straightforward Italian flavors. Chicken parmigiana brings together breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted cheese as a familiar entrée. Nutella cheesecake provides a chocolate-hazelnut dessert that can be enjoyed after dinner or shared among family members.
The separate children’s menu helps accommodate younger appetites while allowing parents to select their own preferred Italian dishes.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Families traveling from Universal Studios Florida can reach Vincenzo after driving approximately 3.5 miles, a journey estimated at 12 minutes. Head along the Universal Boulevard and International Drive corridor toward ICON Park, looking for the Orlando Eye and then the StarFlyer near the restaurant entrance.
The restaurant is located directly across from the StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, making it easy to identify upon arrival. Free evening valet.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Kids in park clothes, strollers, and large family groups are all welcome. $13 kids menu with beverage, ages 10 and under.
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 Universal Studios 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.
Family Dinner Near Universal Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida 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 Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 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 |
| Universal Studios Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Universal Studios 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 Universal Studios ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios 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 Cucina Italiana on International Drive is a family-friendly Italian restaurant near Universal Orlando. Kids menu at $13 with beverage, happy hour for parents, handmade pasta, complimentary valet. 4,000+ reviews.
Vincenzo is on International Drive at ICON Park, a short drive from Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chicken Tenders with Fries, Fettuccine Alfredo, Cheese or Beef Ravioli, Italian Cheese Pizza, and Filet Tips with Fries.
Absolutely. Vincenzo is casual and welcoming. Kids in shorts, Universal t-shirts, and sneakers are perfectly welcome. No dress code.
Yes. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday is half off wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday features martini specials. Full bar with craft cocktails.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Pull up, hand the keys over, walk in with the kids.
Yes. Vincenzo handles multi-family groups regularly. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private dining. Call (407) 745-4030.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Reservations recommended, especially weekends and peak season. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Kids love the spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, pizza, and fettuccine alfredo from the kids menu. Parents go for handmade pasta like lobster ravioli, chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, and USDA Prime steaks. Everyone shares the tiramisu and Nutella cheesecake.
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 Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or any Universal Parks entity. Universal is a registered trademark of Universal Parks & Resorts. Vincenzo is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive. Menu items and prices subject to change. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.