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
“Excellent experience. SO GOOD we went back twice in five days.”
Vince, Chicago · 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
International Drive is known for its concentration of major attractions and recognizable restaurant brands, but visitors can also discover businesses with their own identity and history. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is one of those independent establishments, proudly family-owned and operated in Orlando since 2014.
Rather than following a standardized national chain model, the restaurant maintains its own scratch kitchen, prepares dishes to order, and emphasizes the personal hospitality associated with family-run Italian dining. Its appeal lies in delivering a comfortable, welcoming experience where guests can enjoy thoughtfully prepared food without the rigid atmosphere of formal fine dining.
The independent kitchen prepares Lasagna with beef Bolognese, layered cheeses, béchamel, and pomodoro sauce. Ossobuco provides a slow-braised veal specialty accompanied by saffron risotto. Lobster Ravioli brings a more indulgent seafood interpretation to the pasta menu. Nutella Cheesecake helps make dinner feel personal and satisfying.
On a street filled with familiar names, there’s something special about choosing a restaurant where the family behind the business is part of its identity.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo operates independently at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, at ICON Park, with the Orlando StarFlyer standing directly across from the restaurant. The location puts a locally owned dining business in the heart of I-Drive.
Guests can support an Orlando family business while enjoying convenient access, free nightly valet, and dinner service seven days a week.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
NOT a chain. Family-owned. Scratch kitchen. Independent since 2014. No dress code. ON I-Drive. 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.
Non-Chain Restaurants on International 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.
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.
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Near ICON Park and Epic Universe.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15-50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150+. Custom menus from $85/person.
International Drive has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is one of the highest-rated with 4,000+ reviews, specializing in handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
Yes. I-Drive is one of the best restaurant districts in Orlando with Italian, steaks, seafood, Mexican, Asian, and more. It runs through the heart of the tourism corridor near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, and the Convention Center.
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.