4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Kids menu, handmade Italian, and complimentary valet.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“This was our first time dining at Vincenzo but it will not be our last! The fried calamari appetizer was wonderful.”
Christine, 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
A family restaurant near Epic Universe should make dinner enjoyable for parents without overlooking the needs of younger children. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers a relaxed environment where families can arrive in their theme park clothes and enjoy a meal together without a formal dress code.
Children ages 10 and under can order from a $13 kids menu that includes a beverage, helping parents plan their family’s dining budget. Adults have access to the restaurant’s complete Italian menu, making it possible to satisfy different tastes and appetites at the same table.
Fettuccine Alfredo provides a creamy pasta favorite for guests who enjoy familiar Italian comfort food. Chicken Marsala offers parents a savory entrée with tender chicken, mushrooms, and a rich Marsala sauce. Nutella cheesecake brings chocolate-hazelnut flavors to the dessert course and can be shared by family members looking for something sweet.
With a separate children’s menu and varied adult selections, Vincenzo accommodates families who want to enjoy dinner together without everyone ordering the same type of food.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Families leaving Epic Universe can reach Vincenzo in approximately 10 minutes, covering 2.5 miles toward the International Drive entertainment district. ICON Park is home to the Orlando Eye, and the nearby Orlando StarFlyer stands directly across from the restaurant’s location at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Complimentary evening valet parking helps families move from their vehicle to the dining room without an additional parking search.
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, no formality. Kids in park clothes, strollers, and large family groups are all part of a typical evening here. Everyone is 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.
Family Restaurant Near Epic Universe Orlando
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 Cucina Italiana on International Drive is a family-friendly Italian restaurant near Epic Universe. 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 Epic Universe.
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. Kids in shorts, park gear, and flip-flops are perfectly welcome. No dress code. Family-owned restaurant.
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 for private dining. Call (407) 745-4030 to arrange.
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.
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, Italian appetizers, craft cocktails, and wine. A full Italian menu with something for every member of the family.
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.