4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on International Drive. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Great hidden gem in Orlando with homemade pastas, great service and wonderful wine and cocktail selection.”
Jason, New York City · 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
Travelers looking for an Italian restaurant on International Drive often want somewhere they can sit down and relax after visiting Orlando’s attractions. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers an independent dining experience in the heart of the I-Drive entertainment district, combining traditional Italian cooking with upscale vibes and casual comfort.
The restaurant’s full-service atmosphere makes it suitable for date nights, vacation dinners, or an evening meeting friends without the expectations of formal fine dining. With nightly hours from 5 PM to 10 PM, Vincenzo provides a dedicated dinner destination for International Drive visitors.
Calamari provides a crispy seafood appetizer served with marinara sauce for guests who enjoy beginning dinner with a shared plate. Lobster ravioli offers a rich pasta entrée featuring lobster and ricotta filling with a creamy lobster sauce. Nutella cheesecake introduces chocolate-hazelnut flavors for an indulgent dessert.
These choices give diners a complete Italian restaurant experience within the International Drive entertainment complex.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Find Vincenzo at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, in ICON Park, directly facing the Orlando StarFlyer. The Orlando Eye is steps away through the plaza, and visitors arriving by the I-Ride Trolley can walk to the restaurant from the ICON Park area.
Complimentary evening valet parking is offered for guests who choose to drive.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
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 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.
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.
Italian Restaurant Near Me on I-Drive
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). 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 |
| 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) | Steps away — same complex |
| 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 |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half off wines by the glass all night |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come as you are |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Locally owned by the Navarra Group with over 30 years of hospitality experience. Handmade pasta from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and a $13 kids menu. Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet. No dress code.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park - 4,000+ reviews, OpenTable Diners’ Choice, Golden Fork Award. Handmade pasta, steaks, seafood, cocktails.
Yes. All pasta is handmade in-house, including lobster ravioli, pappardelle, gnocchi, fettuccine, and linguine.
Yes. Family-owned by the Navarra Group with 30+ years experience. Traditional Italian recipes with quality ingredients.
Pasta from $21, steaks from $65, kids menu $13 with beverage. Appetizers from $13.
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 - at ICON Park. Complimentary valet parking.
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.