The local favorite on I-Drive. Casual Italian at ICON Park since 2014.
A Neighborhood Gem is not just a restaurant people visit once. It is a restaurant people return to, recommend to friends, and treat as their own. At Vincenzo on International Drive, that reputation is built in the kitchen every single night.
Housemade pasta rolled fresh. Homemade potato gnocchi in pomodoro with burrata and basil oil. Lobster ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta. Slow-braised veal ossobuco. Chicken parmigiana the way it is supposed to taste. These are not menu items assembled from a box. They are made from scratch by a kitchen that takes real Italian cooking seriously.
USDA Prime Black Angus steaks from Creekstone Farms. Fresh Florida seafood. A full bar with handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, and Happy Hour Monday through Friday. This is why OpenTable diners call Vincenzo a neighborhood gem — because it has everything a great local Italian should have.
And unlike most restaurants in this part of I-Drive, Vincenzo has been doing it consistently since 2014.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
The dishes that make OpenTable diners call Vincenzo their neighborhood Italian. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has been a place where locals choose to celebrate, date, and dine regularly — and where visitors discover what local Italian actually tastes like.
No franchise system. No corporate menu. No shortcuts. Just a family-owned restaurant with a kitchen that cooks from scratch, a staff that remembers regulars, and an atmosphere that feels warm the moment you step inside.
On I-Drive, where chains and tourist traps compete for every tourist dollar, Vincenzo stands apart as the restaurant locals actually go to. That is the definition of a neighborhood gem. And it is why OpenTable guests keep awarding it that designation season after season.
No dress code. Shorts are welcome. Families are welcome. Whether you are a local stopping in after work or a first-time visitor from out of town, Vincenzo treats every table with the same care.
This is the real deal. Not a tourist trap. Not a chain. Real Italian food, real service, right on I-Drive. Came back three times in one week.
Karen, Orlando • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112 — right at ICON Park, on I-Drive itself. Not tucked away. Not off a side street. Right in the heart of one of the most visited stretches of road in Florida.
Minutes from Universal Studios, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, dozens of major hotels, and the Orange County Convention Center. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening, making it as convenient as it is delicious.
The location is one reason tourists find it. The food is the reason locals keep coming back. And the combination of both — a real neighborhood Italian sitting at the center of one of the world's most famous tourist corridors — is what makes Vincenzo genuinely unique.
Upscale vibes, casual comfort, no dress code. Families, couples, business dinners, and celebrations all feel equally at home here.
Found this place after driving past it on I-Drive. Best decision of the trip. The pasta is incredible and the staff treated us like regulars on our first visit.
Thomas, Chicago • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
A neighborhood gem has a bar worth stopping at. Vincenzo's full bar serves handcrafted cocktails, Italian and California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, beer, and more.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. And every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday — half-off wines by the glass all night long. It is one of the best deals on International Drive, and locals know it.
For groups and private events, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests, with full restaurant buyouts available for up to 150+ guests. Custom Italian menus, full bar packages, and AV support are all available.
Whether you are coming in for a quick happy hour drink or planning a full private dinner, Vincenzo delivers the warm, welcoming experience that earned it the Neighborhood Gem designation in the first place.
Wine Down Wednesday is our new tradition. Half off wines all night, incredible food, and that valet is so convenient. This place has us for life.
Lisa & Marco, Orlando • OpenTable
In a city known for tourist dining, a neighborhood gem is something rare. It is a restaurant that locals claim as their own — that feels personal, reliable, and worth returning to. Vincenzo has been that restaurant on International Drive since 2014.
Locals come for the handmade pasta and the Wine Down Wednesday specials. Visitors discover it on OpenTable and leave wondering why there is not one back home. Convention guests make it their after-conference tradition. Families bring the kids after the parks because there is a kids menu and no one makes them feel rushed.
The OpenTable Neighborhood Gem designation just confirms what regular guests already knew: Vincenzo is the kind of place that makes people feel like they belong. That is what a neighborhood gem really is. And it is waiting for you tonight on I-Drive.
An OpenTable Neighborhood Gem is a designation given to restaurants that local diners repeatedly choose and rave about in their reviews. It recognizes restaurants that have become a trusted, beloved part of their local dining community — not just a tourist destination.
Both. While Vincenzo sits on International Drive and welcomes visitors from all over the world, it has also built a loyal following among Orlando locals who return regularly. The OpenTable Neighborhood Gem designation reflects that trust from both groups.
Vincenzo is locally and independently owned by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Every dish is made from scratch nightly — housemade pasta, homemade gnocchi, fresh sauces — unlike chain restaurants that rely on pre-made or frozen ingredients.
Yes, Vincenzo accepts walk-ins based on availability. However, reservations through OpenTable or by calling (407) 745-4030 are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and holidays, as the restaurant fills up quickly.
Vincenzo is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando FL 32819, at ICON Park on International Drive. It is on I-Drive itself, easily accessible from nearby hotels, Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, and the Orange County Convention Center.
Vincenzo is owned by the Navarra Group, a family with Italian hospitality roots and over 33 years of experience. The kitchen operates as a scratch kitchen, making pasta, gnocchi, sauces, and desserts fresh every night. The menu features regional Italian dishes, imported Italian cheeses, and traditional recipes served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Or call (407) 745-4030
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.
