4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Scratch-kitchen Italian at ICON Park — 15-minute walk from Residence Inn. Complimentary valet. Open 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We needed good food after a long convention day and Vincenzo delivered. The chicken parmigiana was enormous and the tiramisu was the best we have had anywhere.”
The Rodriguez Family, Dallas — 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
Convention hotels are surrounded by chain restaurants. The Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center is no exception. But 0.7 miles north on Universal Blvd — about a 15-minute walk — sits a scratch-kitchen Italian restaurant that does things differently.
At Vincenzo, pasta is made fresh daily. Butternut squash ravioli with porcini and truffle cream. Tortellini with filet tips and prosciutto. Linguine frutti di mare with shrimp, scallops, grouper, and clams. Nothing comes from a freezer or a bag.
The kitchen also turns out USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood including Chilean sea bass and Florida grouper, and homemade desserts like tiramisu and Nutella cheesecake.
This is the kind of food you remember from a trip — not because it was expensive, but because it was genuinely good.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since 2014, the restaurant has served over a million guests — convention attendees, park visitors, and Orlando locals celebrating milestones.
That family foundation shapes everything. Servers greet guests warmly, the kitchen takes pride in every plate, and the atmosphere feels welcoming whether you arrive in a suit or shorts. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
The Amalfi Room accommodates private gatherings of 15 to 50. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150 or more. Over 1,500 events hosted and counting.
When you are looking for food near the Residence Inn Convention Center that is not another forgettable chain meal, Vincenzo is the answer.
We are vegetarian and the kitchen was incredibly accommodating. The butternut squash ravioli and the gnocchi were outstanding.
Priya & Anil, San Jose — Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park, across from Orlando StarFlyer. From the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center, head north on Universal Blvd — 0.7 miles, about 15 minutes on foot. A quick drive with complimentary valet is even easier.
Complimentary valet parking eliminates the hassle of finding a spot in a busy area. Drive up, hand off the keys, walk inside.
ICON Park is an evening destination on its own — The Wheel lights up after dark, StarFlyer spins overhead, and the walkways fill with families and couples. Dinner at Vincenzo fits naturally into that evening.
Whether you walk, drive, or rideshare — getting food near your hotel does not have to mean settling for less.
Celebrated our 25th anniversary here. The veal ossobuco, the wine, the service — it was a night we will never forget.
Karen & Doug, Minneapolis — OpenTable
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo's full bar anchors the evening. Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Negronis, Italian reds and whites, California cabernets, draft beer, and a cocktail list that changes with the season.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. That means $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails — the best deal on I-Drive for unwinding after a convention day. Wine Down Wednesday adds half-off wines by the glass for the entire night.
Group dining is available in the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests or via full restaurant buyout for 150 or more. Custom menus, AV capabilities, and coordinated service make every event seamless.
From a solo Negroni at the bar to a 40-person team dinner, Vincenzo handles both ends of the spectrum.
Best meal of our two-week Florida vacation. The short rib pappardelle was rich, complex, and beautifully plated.
The Williams Family, London — TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Shorts welcome. Business casual welcome. Date night welcome. Kids in strollers welcome. Vincenzo has seen it all and seats everyone the same way — warmly.
The food is upscale. The atmosphere is comfortable. The parking is free. And the kitchen is open every night from 5 to 10 PM with a full menu, a full bar, and a $13 kids menu.
That combination — great food, zero pretense, genuine hospitality — is why guests from the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center keep coming back. A 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive, and you are eating some of the best food on International Drive.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is 0.7 miles from Residence Inn Convention Center — a 15-minute walk via Universal Blvd. Scratch-made Italian: handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, happy hour specials, and a $13 kids menu. Complimentary valet.
Just 0.7 miles — about a 15-minute walk along Universal Blvd. Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park, across from Orlando StarFlyer. Complimentary valet if you drive.
Casual Italian. Handmade pasta daily — butternut squash ravioli, short rib pappardelle, lobster ravioli, gnocchi, lasagna, fettuccine alfredo. USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms. Fresh seafood including Chilean sea bass and Florida grouper. Full cocktail bar and homemade desserts.
Absolutely. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. Options include spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips. No dress code — shorts and vacation wear welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night. One of the best happy hour deals on International Drive.
Yes. Call (407) 745-4030 to place a takeout order. The full dinner menu is available for pickup. Online ordering is also available at vincenzosorlando.com/order.
Yes. The kitchen accommodates gluten-free and vegetarian requests. Popular vegetarian dishes include butternut squash ravioli, homemade gnocchi with burrata, and caprese salad. Servers can guide you through options.
Open 7 days a week from 5 to 10 PM. Reservations available on OpenTable or by calling (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Yes. Show a valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table. Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.