4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Enjoyed a very nice dinner to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The food was delicious and the service was perfect.”
Maryellen, Philadelphia · 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
Traveling with children makes restaurant choice an important part of a SeaWorld Orlando vacation, particularly after a full day of excitement. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers an environment where families can enjoy an unhurried dinner without a formal dress requirement.
The restaurant’s $13 kids menu includes a beverage for children 10 and under, while the regular menu gives older guests a broad range of Italian entrées. Family-owned since 2014, Vincenzo combines approachable hospitality with full-service dining at ICON Park.
Florida grouper with crab risotto offers a seafood specialty for adults interested in fish and Italian-style rice. Gnocchi provides a comforting pasta alternative with soft potato dumplings. Nutella cheesecake adds chocolate-hazelnut flavors for guests who enjoy a rich dessert.
With different regular-menu choices and a dedicated children’s menu, families can choose meals suited to everyone’s tastes.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The estimated journey from SeaWorld Orlando to Vincenzo covers 4.5 miles and takes about 15 minutes by car toward the International Drive entertainment area. Upon reaching ICON Park, locate the Orlando StarFlyer and look directly across to the restaurant at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Free evening valet parking makes arrival easier when everyone is ready to sit down for dinner.
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. $13 kids menu. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
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 SeaWorld. Kids menu at $13 with beverage, happy hour for parents, handmade pasta, complimentary valet. 4,000+ reviews.
Vincenzo is on International Drive near ICON Park, a short drive north of SeaWorld on the same I-Drive 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 park clothes, swimsuit cover-ups, and sandals 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 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.
Vincenzo is family-owned, serves handmade pasta from scratch, has a $13 kids menu with beverage, happy hour, complimentary valet, and 4,000+ reviews. Real Italian cooking versus chain restaurant reheated food.
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 SeaWorld Orlando or any SeaWorld Parks entity. SeaWorld 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.