4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Walking Distance from Castle Hotel to Italian on I-Drive. Handmade pasta, Prime steaks, kids menu. Free valet at ICON Park.
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
Castle Hotel guests have taste. The boutique hotel on International Drive attracts visitors who appreciate style, character, and something beyond the ordinary. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana matches that sensibility with a menu that takes Italian cooking seriously — fresh burrata with vine tomatoes, seared sea bass with lemon and capers, handmade pappardelle in a slow-braised meat ragu, and risotto stirred to order with imported Parmigiano-Reggiano.
The best part about being a Castle Hotel guest is proximity. Vincenzo is at ICON Park, also on International Drive — practically walking distance. A short stroll or a two-minute drive, complimentary valet at the door, and you are seated with a drink before you know it.
The tiramisu deserves special mention. Made fresh daily, it is the dessert that Castle Hotel guests mention most when they recommend Vincenzo to friends and fellow travelers. 4,000+ reviews agree.
This is not a hotel dining room or a franchise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the kitchen runs on fresh ingredients, handmade pasta, and pride — the kind of place Castle Hotel guests recognize as the real thing.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra Group opened Vincenzo in 2014 with over 33 years of hospitality behind them. They wanted to create a restaurant that felt like an extension of their own home — where every guest gets a genuine welcome and every plate reflects the care that went into making it.
Castle Hotel guests, who are used to boutique service and personal touches, feel that difference right away. The servers know the wine list. The manager greets returning guests by name. The kitchen does not cut corners on any dish, even on a busy Saturday night.
There is no dress code — and for Castle Hotel guests, that is a feature, not a bug. You can arrive in cocktail attire from an evening event or in casual clothes from a day on I-Drive. Either way, the food and service are the same.
In a world of hotel lobbies and chain restaurants, Vincenzo remains independently owned, family-operated, and committed to doing things the hard way — which is the only way that produces food worth talking about.
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.
Castle Hotel is on International Drive, and Vincenzo is at ICON Park — just a short distance down the same road. You can walk, take a quick drive, or grab a rideshare in under two minutes. Complimentary valet at the restaurant makes arriving by car effortless.
For Castle Hotel guests who are already on I-Drive, Vincenzo eliminates the biggest barrier to a great dinner: getting there. It is right here, on your road, in the ICON Park complex where the wheel glows and the evening atmosphere makes everything feel like vacation.
The dining room at Vincenzo is warm and inviting — the kind of atmosphere that boutique hotel guests appreciate. Comfortable seating, good lighting, and a noise level that lets you have a real conversation over dinner.
No need to plan ahead or dress up. Vincenzo is open every evening 5 to 10 PM, takes walk-ins most nights, and welcomes Castle Hotel guests the same way every time — with warmth, good food, and zero pretense.
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.
Castle Hotel guests tend to appreciate a good drink, and Vincenzo's bar delivers. The cocktail list includes classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, and the Espresso Martini that has become a guest obsession. The wine list spans Italian and California producers with enough range to satisfy both casual sippers and serious collectors.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday drops all glasses to half price for the entire evening — a strong incentive for a boutique-hotel guest to take the short walk to ICON Park.
Castle Hotel guests organizing small events — birthdays, engagement dinners, reunion gatherings — can reserve the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests with custom Italian menus, AV options, and complimentary valet. Full restaurant buyouts for 150+ are also available.
Whether you are sipping a glass of Barolo at the bar or hosting a private dinner in the Amalfi Room, Vincenzo gives Castle Hotel guests the polished-but-relaxed evening they are looking for.
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.
Castle Hotel guests choose Vincenzo because it matches the boutique ethos they already live by: choose quality over quantity, pick independent over corporate, and invest in experiences that feel personal rather than mass-produced.
No dress code. Walk-ins welcome most nights. Complimentary valet. A few minutes from your hotel room to a handmade Italian dinner. It does not get easier than that.
For Castle Hotel guests who want the best Italian dinner on International Drive, Vincenzo at ICON Park is not just an option — it is the obvious choice.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, walking distance from Castle Hotel Orlando. Address: 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Vincenzo is a casual Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wines. Guest favorites include lobster ravioli (stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta, finished in creamy lobster sauce) and linguine frutti di mare (jumbo shrimp, scallops, grouper, and clams in cherry tomato sauce).
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Drive to 8255 International Drive at ICON Park and hand your keys to the valet. No charge.
No dress code. Shorts, park clothes, flip-flops, casual wear — all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Come as you are.
Yes. Monday happy hour runs all night 5-10 PM. Tuesday through Friday, 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wine by the glass, $10 well cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
Very. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage. Options include spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips. No dress code.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Castle Hotel Orlando or any theme park, hotel, or convention center properties. Vincenzo is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.