4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
fettuccine alfredo tossed with jumbo shrimp and scallop risotto with truffle parmigiano — 5-8 min from your hotel on International Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · Google
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
Stella Nova Resort is Universal's newest, and guests checking in are looking for restaurant recommendations that match the excitement. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana has been the Italian restaurant I-Drive trusts since 2014. While Stella Nova is introducing itself, Vincenzo has already spent a decade proving every dish on its menu.
Start with bruschetta or sauteed calamari, then move to the tortellini, the chicken parm, or the grilled grouper. The carbonara is made the right way. The lasagna is layered by hand. The ribeye arrives with a char that does not need a steak sauce.
First-timers usually order conservatively. By dessert, they are asking for the full menu to plan their next visit. Homemade tiramisu tends to accelerate that decision.
Dinner runs 5 to 10 PM nightly. Whether this is your first night in Orlando or your last, Vincenzo makes it count.
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 with the kind of hospitality that new hotel guests need most: warm, unhurried, and genuine. After a travel day and a new hotel check-in, sitting down at a restaurant that feels established and comfortable makes the whole trip click into place.
With over 33 years in hospitality and 4,000+ reviews, the family behind Vincenzo understands travelers. They know you might be tired. They know the kids might be wired. They know you just want to eat something great and decompress. The staff adjusts.
There is no dress code, and that matters on a first night. You do not have to unpack the nice clothes or debate what to wear. Come as you are and be treated like you have been coming for years.
Stella Nova guests who find Vincenzo on night one set the tone for their entire trip. A great first dinner in a new city changes everything that follows.
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.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, a short drive from Stella Nova Resort. Complimentary valet parking means you arrive without worrying about navigating unfamiliar streets or parking lots.
The ICON Park location anchors you in the center of I-Drive's best stretch. Attractions, nightlife, and the Orlando Eye are steps away if you want to explore after dinner. Or you can finish your meal and head back to the resort. Either way, the evening is easy.
For guests still getting oriented to the area, Vincenzo is a reliable anchor. The food is consistent, the location is central, and the staff is used to first-time visitors who need a recommendation for tomorrow night too.
Stella Nova guests quickly learn that the best Italian restaurant near their new hotel is not new at all. It has been here since 2014, waiting for them to check in.
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.
Your first cocktail in Orlando should be memorable. Vincenzo's full bar serves Negronis, Espresso Martinis, Aperol Spritzes, Italian wines, and California pours that set the mood for the trip ahead.
Happy Hour runs 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 appetizers. Wine Down Wednesday means half-off wines by the glass all evening. Stella Nova guests arriving on a weeknight can start their vacation with a deal.
For groups celebrating an Epic Universe trip or a family milestone, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 with custom Italian menus. Full restaurant buyouts handle up to 150 guests for larger occasions.
Over 1,500 private events have been hosted at Vincenzo. The team knows how to read a celebration and deliver the right energy, whether it is a quiet anniversary or a rowdy birthday with twenty friends.
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.
Stella Nova Resort is new and exciting. Vincenzo is established and reliable. Together, they give guests the best of both worlds: a fresh hotel experience and a proven dinner destination.
No dress code. Open 5 to 10 PM nightly. Complimentary valet. Come straight from the parks, the pool, or the room. The restaurant is ready whenever you are.
For Stella Nova guests looking for their first Italian dinner in Orlando, Vincenzo is the restaurant that turns a good trip into a great one.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min from Stella Nova Resort. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, ossobuco, homemade desserts, and a full bar with craft cocktails.
No. Vincenzo is family-owned by the Navarra Group, open on International Drive since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and 4,000+ guest reviews.
Yes. Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
No dress code. Shorts, vacation clothes, and casual attire all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Chicken tenders, pasta, cheese pizza, and filet tips.
Reservations are recommended on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Show your valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your dinner check. Applies to your food.
Yes. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Inform your server of any allergies and the kitchen will accommodate.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Stella Nova Resort, or any Universal Parks & Resorts property. Vincenzo is an independently owned and operated restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.