4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Walking Distance from Las Palmeras 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
Las Palmeras is walking distance from Vincenzo, which means there is genuinely no excuse not to try the best casual Italian restaurant on this stretch of International Drive. The kitchen opens at 5 PM every evening and everything — every sauce, every pasta, every dessert — is made from scratch.
The tortellini stuffed with filet tips is a dish that first-time guests order out of curiosity and reorder every visit after. The shrimp scampi comes swimming in garlic butter and white wine. The chicken parm is the comfort food version that reminds you why you loved Italian food in the first place — crispy, cheesy, and served over spaghetti tossed in house-made marinara.
For guests who want to go bigger, the USDA Prime NY strip and filet mignon are cut from Creekstone Farms Black Angus and served with truffle butter. The grouper is fresh and prepared simply, letting the fish do the talking.
And the homemade tiramisu has become its own reason to visit. Over 4,000 guests have reviewed Vincenzo, and that dessert comes up more than almost anything else on the menu.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra Group has been in the hospitality business for over 33 years and has operated Vincenzo on International Drive since 2014. Las Palmeras guests who discover the restaurant on their first night tend to tell the front desk about it the next morning.
Vincenzo runs like a family kitchen because it is one. The owners are present, the staff has been here for years, and the vibe is warm without trying too hard. No velvet rope, no attitude, no side-eye at your vacation outfit.
Kids eat comfortably here. Couples celebrate anniversaries here. Business travelers from the Convention Center hold dinners here. It all works because the restaurant was built to welcome everybody — not just the guests who look a certain way or spend a certain amount.
Walking distance from your hotel, family-owned, and consistently good. That combination does not exist at most I-Drive restaurants, which is exactly why Vincenzo stands out.
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.
Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations sits on International Drive, and Vincenzo is at ICON Park on the same road. The distance between them is walkable, and the complimentary valet is there for guests who prefer to drive.
There is no shuttle to catch, no ride to hail, and no twenty-minute trip across town. You are already in the right neighborhood. Vincenzo just happens to be the best Italian restaurant in it.
Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM every evening. Walk over after a day at the pool, or drive over after hitting SeaWorld or Universal. Either way, the restaurant is easy to reach and the complimentary valet eliminates any parking stress.
When the closest Italian restaurant is also the best one, the decision requires no research, no reading reviews, and no second-guessing. Just walk.
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.
Las Palmeras has a nice pool, but it does not have a full bar with handcrafted Negronis, Espresso Martinis, and a wine list that includes Italian and California selections poured by people who actually know the bottles. Vincenzo does.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday cuts every glass of wine to half price the entire evening — a deal that Las Palmeras guests circle on their calendars once they hear about it.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests with custom Italian menus. Full restaurant buyouts handle groups of 150 or more. From family celebrations to group dinners, Vincenzo has coordinated over 1,500 events with complimentary valet and experienced staff.
Start with an Aperol Spritz at the bar, share a plate of bruschetta, and let the evening unfold. This is what dining on International Drive is supposed to feel like.
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.
Las Palmeras guests have a walking-distance advantage that most Orlando visitors would envy. Vincenzo is right there on International Drive — no planning required, no Uber wait, no wondering if the drive is worth it.
Come in flip-flops or come in something nice. Order the risotto or the ribeye or just a glass of wine at the bar. The restaurant opens at 5 PM nightly and the complimentary valet handles your car if you brought one.
Owned by the Navarra Group since 2014, casual Italian done right, and backed by 4,000+ reviews from guests who found exactly what they needed within walking distance of their hotel.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, walking distance from Las Palmeras 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 fettuccine alfredo (fresh fettuccine tossed in cream, butter, and Romano cheese with jumbo shrimp) and chicken piccata (chicken scaloppine with capers, artichokes, and lemon butter 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 Las Palmeras 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.