4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Take your group beyond the resort for Italian private dining, corporate dinners, celebrations, and full restaurant buyouts just 11 minutes away.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We took our parents here for their anniversary. They grew up eating Italian in Newark. They said this was the closest they have felt to home in years.”
Maria & Frank, Fort Lauderdale • 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
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is more than a tropical vacation destination. With extensive meeting and event facilities, the hotel also welcomes corporate groups, conference attendees, business travelers, and organizations hosting gatherings at Universal Orlando.
When attendees want a dinner experience away from the hotel’s meeting environment, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers an independent restaurant alternative. Located at ICON Park, Vincenzo brings groups together around Italian food in a comfortable setting focused on hospitality rather than a traditional hotel function room.
The Amalfi Room accommodates 15–50 guests, making it suitable for corporate dinners, client gatherings, team celebrations, birthday parties, and family occasions. This dedicated dining space allows organizers to bring their guests together in an atmosphere designed for enjoying a restaurant meal.
Smaller gatherings can explore semi-private dining arrangements for up to 25 guests, while larger groups can consider a full restaurant buyout accommodating up to 150 people. These choices provide flexibility for event planners organizing gatherings of different sizes.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is located at 6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is approximately 2.9 miles away at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819.
The drive generally takes about 11 minutes via International Drive. For groups staying at Sapphire Falls, this relatively short journey allows organizers to move their evening gathering beyond the hotel while remaining close to Universal Orlando.
Vincenzo is situated at ICON Park, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. The nearby Orlando Eye provides another recognizable landmark that can help attendees staying at different hotels identify the restaurant’s location.
Complimentary evening valet parking makes arrivals convenient for guests traveling separately. Vincenzo serves dinner seven days a week from 5–10 PM, and organizers can contact the restaurant to discuss private dining availability, guest counts, and event arrangements.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Corporate groups often spend much of the day attending meetings, presentations, and networking activities. A dinner at an independent Italian restaurant provides an opportunity to transition into a more relaxed setting where colleagues and guests can connect over food.
Vincenzo’s Amalfi Room is well suited to medium-sized group dinners, while semi-private arrangements offer additional flexibility for smaller gatherings. Full restaurant buyouts are available for larger celebrations that require a more exclusive setting.
Italian food creates a welcoming foundation for group dining. Vincenzo’s culinary identity includes handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and USDA Prime steaks, and hosts can discuss event-specific menus and service arrangements when planning their gathering.
Groups can also inquire about beverage arrangements that complement their event. Wine, beer, and craft cocktails allow organizers to consider how drinks will fit into the overall dinner experience.
Came here after reading the reviews and they were all accurate. The chicken marsala was tender, the mushroom sauce was incredible. Very happy we found this place.
The Chen Family, Vancouver • Google
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
The Navarra Group has operated Vincenzo Cucina Italiana since 2014, supported by more than 30 years of hospitality experience. This family ownership gives the restaurant a personal approach to hosting guests that differs from large hotel-operated event facilities.
With more than 4,000 combined online reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, and TripAdvisor, Vincenzo has an established presence among Orlando diners. Organizers can explore previous guest feedback while evaluating the restaurant for their event.
Family gatherings are also welcome. Vincenzo’s regular dining experience includes a $13 kids menu with a beverage for children ages 10 and under, making the restaurant family-friendly. Children’s meal options for private events can be discussed separately with the events team.
Planning private dining near Loews Sapphire Falls Resort? Explore the Amalfi Room, semi-private dining, and full restaurant buyout options at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana. Bring your guests together at ICON Park for authentic Italian hospitality just 11 minutes from the hotel.
We stayed nearby and walked over for dinner. Best decision of the trip. The scallop risotto was restaurant-of-the-year good.
Steve & Maria, Denver • TripAdvisor
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Italian Dinner on I-Drive
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Hours | 5–10 PM, 7 days a week |
| Happy Hour | Mon all night 5–10 PM, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Happy Hour Prices | $4 bottled beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails |
| Wine Down Wednesday | Half off all wines by the glass, all night |
| Avg Per Person | $25–$45 |
| Kids Menu | $13 with beverage (ages 10 & under) |
| Private Dining | Amalfi Room 15–50 guests, buyout up to 150 |
| Location | ICON Park, 8255 International Dr, Orlando FL 32819 |
| Orange County Convention Center | 1.8 miles / 5 min on I-Drive |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 3.3 miles north on I-Drive |
| Orlando StarFlyer | Directly across from restaurant |
| Parking | Free valet every evening |
| Reviews | 4,000+ on Google, OpenTable, Yelp, TripAdvisor |
| Phone | (407) 745-4030 |
| Style | Upscale vibes, casual comfort. No dress code. Shorts welcome. |
Vincenzo is about 11 minutes (2.9 miles via International Dr) from Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. The restaurant is at ICON Park on International Drive, 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Yes. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Yes. We welcome families every night. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, not stuffy.
Casual to smart casual. You are welcome to come straight from the parks. No dress code enforced, but many guests enjoy dressing up a bit for dinner.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Just pull up and we take care of the rest.
Yes. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
Yes. The Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private events. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and complimentary valet are included.
Vincenzo has a full bar with handcrafted cocktails including Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and classic martinis. The wine list features Italian and California selections. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.