$4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
“We celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary here and it was fabulous. Jay was a wonderful waiter. The lobster bisque, the chicken marsala, the pappardelle, and the cloud-soft tiramisu.”
MihalyoStrings Kat · Google
Visitors looking for happy hour near Universal Orlando can enjoy an early evening away from the resort at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive. Monday happy hour runs all night from 5 PM to 10 PM, while Tuesday through Friday specials are offered from 5 PM to 7 PM.
The drink offers include $4 bottled beer, $7 wine by the glass, and $10 cocktails, accompanied by a happy hour food menu featuring small bites. Wine Down Wednesday adds half-price wines by the glass throughout the evening, making it an additional option for guests planning dinner and drinks after the attractions.
Calamari offers a seafood appetizer that works well for sharing over drinks before dinner. Scallop risotto provides a more substantial entrée, pairing jumbo sea scallops with creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto. Tiramisu completes the dining experience with its combination of espresso and mascarpone flavors.
Guests can enjoy selections from the separate happy hour small-bites menu before exploring the regular Italian dinner offerings.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is approximately 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida, with an estimated 12-minute drive via Universal Boulevard toward International Drive. Continue to ICON Park, where the Orlando Eye and the StarFlyer mark the destination within the surrounding entertainment district.
The restaurant is directly opposite the StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, and complimentary evening valet parking is provided.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
Happy hour: Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM. $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday = half off wines by the glass all night. No dress code.
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 Universal Studios 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.
Happy Hour Near Universal Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida 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 Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 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 |
| 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 offers happy hour Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 craft cocktails, and 30% off select appetizers including meatballs, arancini, and calamari. Wine Down Wednesday is half off wines by the glass all night. Located at ICON Park on International Drive, 3.5 miles from Universal Studios.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park on International Drive, about 12 minutes south of Universal Orlando. $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails. 30% off select Italian appetizers. Monday from open to close. Tuesday through Friday, 5–7 PM.
About 12 minutes by car, straight down International Drive. No highway needed. Complimentary valet parking when you arrive at 8255 International Drive.
30% off select appetizers: Truffle Fries, Bruschetta Classica, Arancini, Meatballs Polenta, Caprese, Garlic Bread, Cheese Board, Calamari, and Carpaccio di Manzo. The full Italian dinner menu is also available - handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and desserts.
Yes. The full dinner menu is available from 5 to 10 PM every night. Handmade pasta, lobster ravioli, short rib pappardelle, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass - everything is made fresh. Most people who come for happy hour stay for dinner.
Complimentary valet parking every evening at Vincenzo. No circling the lot, no paying for parking. Pull up to 8255 International Drive and hand your keys to the valet. Uber and Lyft drop off at the door.
Every Wednesday from 5 to 10 PM, all wines by the glass are half price. Prosecco, moscato, rosé, chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, chianti - no limit on glasses. Learn more about Wine Down Wednesday
Walk-ins are welcome for happy hour at both the bar and dining room. For dinner after happy hour, reservations are recommended. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Or call (407) 745-4030
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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.
