4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off dinner with your SeaWorld ticket. Handmade Italian on I-Drive, minutes from Aquatica Orlando.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · Google
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
If your family has spent the day at Aquatica, dinner may be the next big decision. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is about 4.5 miles, or 15 minutes, from the water park. It is at ICON Park on International Drive, so you can plan it as a separate stop on the way to your evening activities. The restaurant is across from the Orlando StarFlyer, making it easy to identify.
Families are welcome in shorts and casual clothing, even though the dining room looks elegant. Children ages 10 and under can order from a $13 menu with a drink included. Adults can choose homemade pasta, chicken parmigiana, or seafood such as Chilean sea bass. A sit-down meal gives everyone a chance to rest after spending hours outdoors.
Vincenzo is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5 to 10 PM and provides complimentary valet. It has been family-owned since 2014, not operated as a chain restaurant. The menu and relaxed atmosphere work well for parents who want more than typical water park food. Allow for the drive from Aquatica and enjoy dinner together at ICON Park.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.
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 the parks 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.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is a family-friendly Italian restaurant near Aquatica. Kids menu at $13 with beverage, happy hour for parents, handmade pasta, complimentary valet. 4,000+ reviews.
Both are on International Drive. Vincenzo is near ICON Park, a short drive north of Aquatica on the same corridor.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. Six options including spaghetti, chicken tenders, pizza, alfredo, ravioli, and filet tips.
Yes. Vincenzo is casual and welcoming. Families in cover-ups, sandals, and post-water-park attire are welcome. No dress code.
Yes. Monday happy hour all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday half off wines by the glass. Full bar with craft cocktails.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests. Call (407) 745-4030 to arrange group dining.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Reservations recommended, especially weekends and summer season. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
The most popular kids menu items are Spaghetti with Meatballs, Italian Cheese Pizza on thin crust, and Chicken Tenders with Fries. All $13 with beverage included.
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 Aquatica Orlando or any SeaWorld Parks entity. Aquatica is a registered trademark of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. 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.