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Italian Restaurant Near Me
Orlando

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Handmade Italian on International Drive. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

Casual Attire
Walk-Ins Welcome
10 Min Drive
Free Valet
Kids Menu $13
Open 5-10 PM
Family Friendly Since 2014
Locally Owned & Operated
Families dining at Vincenzo Couples enjoying wine at Vincenzo Birthday celebration at Vincenzo

4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3

★★★★★
“Excellent as always! Enjoy our annual visit when we are in Orlando!”

Robin, Philadelphia · OpenTable

  • 🚗 10 min from your hotel
  • 🕑 Open 5-10 PM, 7 days
  • 💰 $25-45 avg per person
  • 🍸 Happy Hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7
  • 👶 Kids menu $13 with beverage
  • 🅿️ Complimentary valet every evening
Ready for Dinner?

Reserve ahead or just walk in

Or call (407) 745-4030 · Walk-ins welcome

Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo

Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Handmade Italian

Italian Restaurant Near Me in Orlando — Full-Service Dining

Searching for an Italian restaurant near me in Orlando usually means wanting more than a place that serves pasta. Guests may be looking for attentive table service, a comfortable atmosphere, and enough menu variety to make dinner enjoyable for everyone.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers that full-service dining experience, backed by more than 4,000 online reviews and an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award. The family-owned restaurant has served Orlando since 2014, welcoming couples, families, and groups for casual Italian dinners.

Burrata offers an inviting first course with creamy cheese, prosciutto, heirloom tomatoes, and fig glaze. Ossobuco provides a traditional slow-braised Italian entrée accompanied by saffron risotto and a rich sauce. Tiramisu completes the meal with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

Together, these selections allow guests to enjoy the progression of a traditional Italian restaurant dinner, from appetizer through dessert.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.

Linguine clams at Vincenzo
Linguine & Clams
Middle Neck Clams, Garlic, Parsley, White Wine
Gnocchi burrata at Vincenzo
Homemade Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Pomodoro, Burrata & Basil Oil
Locally Owned

Full-Service Italian Restaurant at ICON Park

The restaurant is at ICON Park, 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, with its entrance positioned directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Visitors exploring the nearby Orlando Eye can walk to Vincenzo within the entertainment complex.

Free evening valet parking available. Dinner reservations available for guests who prefer to plan their visit.

Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.

No dress code. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Open nightly 5–10 PM.

Family-owned Italian dining at Vincenzo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

USDA Prime Steaks

Black Angus from Creekstone Farms

Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.

Filet mignon at Vincenzo
Filet Mignon
Prime Black Angus, Truffle Butter, Broccolini
NY Strip at Vincenzo
NY Strip 14oz
Garlic Herb Butter, Asparagus, Truffle Fries
Vincenzo at ICON Park International Drive
On International Drive

Easy Dinner Near Orlando on International Drive

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

Guest Favorites

The Dishes People Come Back For

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.

Chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella, Spaghetti
Fettuccine shrimp alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Full Bar & Happy Hour

Happy Hour, Cocktails & Private Dining Near Orlando

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.

Vincenzo full bar craft cocktails
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Italian Classics

Made the Way It Should Be

Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.

Lasagna at Vincenzo
Lasagna
Beef Bolognese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Bechamel
Meatballs polenta at Vincenzo
Meatballs Polenta
Homemade Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Ricotta
Vincenzo dining room busy evening
For Everyone

Why Orlando Guests Choose Vincenzo for Dinner

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.

Hours
Open 7 days
5 to 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue to Fri 5 to 7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
$13 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Casual Italian
Handmade pasta
Dietary
Gluten-free & vegetarian
options available
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
Questions

Italian Restaurant Near Me in Orlando FAQ

What makes Vincenzo the best Italian restaurant in Orlando?

4,000+ reviews since 2014. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails on International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra Group with 30+ years experience.

Where is Vincenzo located?

8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Near ICON Park and Epic Universe.

What are the hours?

Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.

Is there parking?

Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.

Is there private dining?

Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15-50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150. Custom menus from $85/person.

Casual Italian on I-Drive

Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 30 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Golden Fork Award. Learn more

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.

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