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
“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
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
If you need a restaurant after Discovery Cove, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is about 5 miles away. The drive takes approximately 16 minutes to ICON Park on International Drive. Vincenzo is not located inside Discovery Cove, so it works as a separate dinner plan after the day's activities. You will find it directly opposite the Orlando StarFlyer.
Visitors can choose handmade pasta, chicken piccata, lobster ravioli, or seafood dishes for their evening meal. The full-service dining room offers a comfortable place to sit after an active day in the water. Casual clothing is fine, and there is no formal dress code. For families, the $13 kids menu includes a beverage for children 10 and under.
The restaurant serves dinner from 5 to 10 PM every night and provides complimentary valet. It has been locally owned since 2014 and has more than 4,000 online reviews. You can also stroll around ICON Park if you want another stop after eating. For Discovery Cove guests who want a relaxed Italian dinner, Vincenzo offers a manageable drive and a different atmosphere.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Discovery Cove is one of Orlando’s more memorable attractions, and visitors often want their evening meal to feel equally enjoyable. Since 2014, Vincenzo has offered a family-owned Italian dining experience away from the usual theme park food counters.
The Navarra Group operates our restaurant with 33 years of hospitality experience. We understand that people visiting Orlando aren’t always looking for another elaborate activity after spending the day exploring. Sometimes good food and attentive service are enough.
More than 4,000 online reviews reflect years of welcoming visitors and local diners. We’ve also earned OpenTable Diners’ Choice recognition, something we’re proud to bring to this busy stretch of International 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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Discovery Cove is located along Central Florida Parkway near SeaWorld Orlando. Vincenzo is approximately 15 minutes away by car under typical conditions, at ICON Park on International Drive, although traffic may affect the journey.
Instead of searching for dinner around the Discovery Cove entrance, head north toward the Orlando Eye. Our restaurant is at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer.
We open at 5 PM every day, which works well for guests finishing their time at Discovery Cove and returning to their hotels. Complimentary evening valet parking makes arriving for dinner straightforward.
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
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
There’s something nice about trading a day in swimwear for a comfortable dinner without making the evening overly complicated. At Vincenzo, the bar offers classic cocktails, wine, and beer while the kitchen prepares handmade Italian dishes.
If your Discovery Cove visit falls on a Monday, Happy Hour lasts all evening from 5 to 10 PM. Tuesday through Friday, specials run from 5 to 7 PM. Wednesday visitors can also enjoy half off wines by the glass throughout dinner service during Wine Down Wednesday.
For families visiting Orlando together, we offer group dining beyond the usual restaurant table. The Amalfi Room holds 15 to 50 guests, and larger gatherings can arrange a full restaurant buyout for up to 150 people.
What a great surprise to find such a great restaurant in Orlando! Fresh food and high quality. Calamari, meatballs, Caesar salad, chicken Marsala — generous portions.
Nina, Fort Lauderdale • OpenTable
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Discovery Cove visitors range from couples celebrating special occasions to parents traveling with younger children. Our menu accommodates both, whether the evening calls for Chilean sea bass and wine or spaghetti and meatballs for the kids.
The $13 children’s menu includes a beverage for guests ages 10 and under. Parents can enjoy dinner without worrying about a formal dress code, and vacation clothes are completely fine.
Vincenzo is an independent restaurant and does not offer a Discovery Cove ticket discount. What we do offer is a relaxed Italian dinner, complimentary valet parking, and a location that puts you back among the evening attractions at ICON Park.
Restaurant Near Discovery Cove Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is at ICON Park on International Drive, about 15 minutes from Discovery Cove. 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 |
| Distance from Discovery Cove | Approximately 15 minutes by car |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| 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 on International Drive is about 15 minutes from Discovery Cove. Handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, full bar. 4,000+ reviews since 2014. Family-owned with 33+ years experience.
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. At ICON Park, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer.
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.
Yes. Monday all night from 5 to 10 PM, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half off wines by the glass all evening.
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.