4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 15 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. Complimentary valet at ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Great food and service. Would go back next time in Orlando for sure.”
Pamela, Las Vegas · 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
Browsing places to eat near SeaWorld Orlando can reveal different options depending on how far visitors want to explore beyond the park. Guests who enjoy discovering local restaurants may appreciate visiting International Drive for a full-service dinner instead of relying entirely on hotel dining.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers a family-owned atmosphere with Italian specialties suited to casual meals, group dinners, and special occasions. Its nightly service and comfortable setting make it a restaurant to consider when reviewing evening options around SeaWorld.
Calamari provides a seafood appetizer for guests who enjoy sharing something at the beginning of dinner. Ossobuco offers a traditional Italian entrée featuring slow-braised veal. Cannoli completes the meal with crisp pastry and a sweet cream filling.
Together, these selections provide an alternative to conventional theme park food through a more traditional restaurant experience.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
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, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.
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 located approximately 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, with a typical travel time of 15 minutes toward International Drive. Once you reach ICON Park, the Orlando StarFlyer stands immediately across from the restaurant, with The Wheel at ICON Park nearby.
The address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, where evening valet parking is complimentary.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Open nightly 5–10 PM. Takeout available — call (407) 745-4030.
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.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is about 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando - roughly 15 minutes by car. 4,000+ reviews since 2014. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Family-owned 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 north of SeaWorld has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is about 15 minutes away with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, and complimentary valet. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
Yes. The International Drive corridor north of SeaWorld has Italian, steaks, seafood, and more. Sand Lake Road (Restaurant Row) is also nearby with additional options. Most are a 10–15 minute drive from the park.
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.