WALKING DISTANCE

Italian Restaurant Near
Sonesta ES Suites

Vincenzo at ICON Park is steps away. Handmade pasta, steaks, full bar. Walk over tonight.

4,000+ Reviews
4.5
Google
4.7
OpenTable
4.3
TripAdvisor
4.2
Yelp
Casual Italian
On International Drive
Since 2014
7 Days 5 to 10 PM
Locally Owned
And Operated
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Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Handmade Italian

The Italian Restaurant Steps from Sonesta ES Suites

Looking for a real Italian restaurant near Sonesta ES Suites on International Drive? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is right next door at ICON Park — a 2-minute walk from your suite to your seat.

Our kitchen turns out handmade pasta, homemade potato gnocchi, chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, and USDA Black Angus Prime steaks every night. There is a full bar with craft cocktails, Italian and California wines, and a kids menu for guests 10 and under at $13 with a beverage included.

No dress code. No fuss. Just walk in, sit down, and enjoy a real Italian dinner.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish made from scratch, every night.

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
Family-Owned Since 2014

The Navarra Group — 33 Years of Hospitality

Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, the restaurant has welcomed travelers, families, convention guests, and locals with the same warmth and consistency.

No dress code. No attitude. Shorts are welcome. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Whether you are coming in for a relaxed dinner after a long day, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for something better than a chain — Vincenzo is ready for you.

With 4,000+ guest reviews and a reputation built one dinner at a time, this is the kind of restaurant people recommend every time they visit Orlando.

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 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
Right Next Door

Sonesta ES Suites is Directly Beside ICON Park

Sonesta ES Suites is directly beside ICON Park — a family-focused all-suite resort. Walk to Vincenzo in about 2 minutes. The ICON Park walkways are well-lit and easy to navigate, making it the easiest dinner decision of the night.

Vincenzo sits at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112. Complimentary valet is available every evening so guests driving from elsewhere have nothing to worry about either. No dress code — vacation clothes, shorts, and families are all welcome.

This is casual Italian dining at its best: upscale atmosphere, comfortable vibe, and real food made fresh every night.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We came after a long day and it was the perfect way to end the night. 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

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, Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and more.

Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beer, $7 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails. 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 for 15 to 28, and outdoor seating for 14 to 20. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 140 guests. Custom menus, AV options, and complimentary valet included.

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

Vincenzo dining room busy evening
For Everyone

Why Sonesta Guests Choose Vincenzo for Italian Dinner

When you are already at Sonesta ES Suites, the closest real Italian restaurant is right next door. Vincenzo is steps away at ICON Park — no car, no wait, just walk over and sit down to handmade pasta, prime steaks, and a full bar.

No dress code. Shorts welcome. Kids are welcome. Date nights, family dinners, business meals, and happy hour groups all fit here. The atmosphere is warm and upbeat — casual enough for vacation, polished enough for a celebration.

In a city full of chains, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable dining experience right on 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 Sonesta ES Suites Orlando FAQ

Is there an Italian restaurant walking distance from Sonesta ES Suites Orlando?

Yes. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is about a 2-minute walk from Sonesta ES Suites on International Drive.

Does Vincenzo have happy hour?

Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.

Does Vincenzo have a kids menu?

Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.

Do I need a reservation?

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

Walk Over Tonight

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

Reserve a Table View Menu

Or call (407) 745-4030

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 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Golden Fork Award. Learn more

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Kids menu for ages 10 and under. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.

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