4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Handmade pasta, steaks, seafood, and cocktails on I-Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Attentive service in fabulous setting. Quick serve on meals and delicious food. Would recommend!”
Paul, Birmingham · OpenTable
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
Italian Near Epic Universe
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 2.5 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. A family-owned Italian restaurant since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Show your Epic Universe ticket for 10% off dinner.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 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 |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Walking distance — same complex |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe ticket |
| 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 |
Yes. Show your Epic Universe ticket at Vincenzo and receive 10% off your food. Dine-in only. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and a full bar — 2.5 miles north of Epic Universe at ICON Park.
If you are searching for an Italian restaurant near Epic Universe, the most useful information is often straightforward: where to go, when dinner begins, and what kind of food to expect. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana serves dinner nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM in a comfortable, casual environment welcoming Orlando visitors.
Its menu features Italian classics alongside seafood and premium beef entrées, making it suitable for couples, families, and small groups. Epic Universe ticket holders can also receive 10% off food by presenting their park tickets.
Chicken parmigiana combines breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted cheese for a recognizable Italian-American favorite. Linguine and clams offers a seafood-centered pasta selection for guests who enjoy traditional coastal Italian flavors. Classic tiramisu completes the meal with layers of mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
Whether the evening calls for comforting chicken, a seafood pasta, or a familiar dessert, the menu provides several directions to explore.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The drive from Universal Epic Universe to Vincenzo is approximately 2.5 miles, or 10 minutes under typical traffic conditions. Follow navigation toward International Drive and ICON Park, where the towering Orlando StarFlyer stands across from the restaurant.
You will find Vincenzo at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with complimentary evening valet service.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code, no reservations required (though recommended on weekends). Walk-ins are always welcome. Call (407) 745-4030 or book through OpenTable.
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 Epic Universe 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.
Vincenzo is approximately 2.5 miles from Universal's Epic Universe, about a 5-minute drive via International Drive. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Absolutely. Vincenzo is casual and welcoming. Shorts, flip-flops, and vacation clothes are perfectly fine. It is a family-owned restaurant that wants everyone to feel comfortable.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13, beverage included. Options include spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese pizza, and more.
Yes. Vincenzo has a full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wines, and beer. Happy hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
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.