4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Family-owned since 2014. Handmade pasta, Prime steaks, 4,000+ reviews. Walking Distance from Castle Hotel. Free valet at ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We found this place walking from our hotel on I-Drive. The lobster ravioli was unbelievable and the service felt like a neighborhood restaurant, not a tourist spot. Truly authentic Italian.”
The Nguyen Family, Virginia · OpenTable
The Menu
Housemade pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, cocktails, wine, desserts, and a kids menu — all served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
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Castle Hotel guests who appreciate quality recognize it the moment they sit down at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana. The pappardelle ragu is slow-simmered for hours. The risotto is stirred to order. The lobster ravioli arrives in a sauce that took all afternoon to build.
This is scratch-made Italian cooking with ingredients that matter. Veal marsala with fresh mushrooms, shrimp scampi in white wine and garlic, carbonara with guanciale the way it should be made. The menu reads familiar but tastes nothing like a chain.
Finish with homemade tiramisu or a dessert that rotates with the season. Every plate reflects the kind of care that boutique hotel guests expect but rarely find on International Drive.
Vincenzo serves dinner nightly from 5 to 10 PM, and every dish is prepared fresh. No heat lamps, no shortcuts, no frozen bases. Real Italian food made by people who take it seriously.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra Group built Vincenzo in 2014 as a family restaurant with family standards. Over a decade and 4,000+ reviews later, Castle Hotel guests consistently discover it and wonder why they did not come sooner.
Walking into Vincenzo feels different from the typical I-Drive experience. The service is attentive without being scripted. The bartender remembers what you ordered. The host greets you like you belong there. That comes from family ownership, not corporate training manuals.
There is no dress code. Guests arrive in everything from resort wear to blazers, and the restaurant fits all of it comfortably. The vibe is polished but never pretentious.
For Castle Hotel guests who chose a boutique property because they value authenticity over cookie-cutter experiences, Vincenzo is the dinner equivalent of that same decision.
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.
The Castle Hotel sits on International Drive, and Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, making dinner a quick trip with no highway driving. Complimentary valet parking means you pull up and walk in.
After a day exploring I-Drive attractions, theme parks, or the convention center, Vincenzo offers a genuine sit-down dinner in a restaurant that feels like it belongs in a different city. The noise and neon of the strip disappear the moment you step inside.
The dining room is warm and inviting without being loud. Couples, families, small groups, and solo travelers all feel comfortable here. It is the kind of restaurant where you settle in, order a glass of wine, and stop checking the time.
Castle Hotel concierges have been recommending Vincenzo for years, and the reason is simple: guests come back happy and ask to go again the next night.
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.
Before dinner or after, Vincenzo's full bar is worth the stop. Handcrafted Espresso Martinis, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, and an Italian wine list that goes beyond the usual Pinot Grigio.
Happy Hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. That means $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and small bites that pair perfectly. Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass for the entire evening.
For Castle Hotel guests planning a private dinner or celebration, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 with custom menus, AV options, and dedicated event support. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150.
Whether it is a quiet anniversary, a birthday gathering, or drinks before a show, Vincenzo turns an ordinary evening on I-Drive into something guests actually talk about afterward.
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 chose a property with character over a generic box. Vincenzo operates on the same principle. Family-owned since 2014, casual dress code, warm hospitality, and food that speaks for itself.
No reservations required most nights, though they are recommended for weekends. Dinner is served 5 to 10 PM, seven nights a week. Walk in wearing whatever you wore today.
For boutique hotel guests on International Drive who want authentic Italian without the corporate feel, Vincenzo is the answer you have been looking for.
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 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 craft cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
Yes. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.
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.