4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian at ICON Park. filet mignon with roasted garlic truffle butter, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet. 12 Min from Aventura Hotel.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Superb Happy Hour menu. About a dozen generously sized appetizer-size items. A big step up from chain restaurants that are all over the area.”
Andrew, 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
Staying at Universal Aventura Hotel places visitors in a sleek, modern property designed around convenience and access to Universal’s attractions. Guests who enjoy discovering restaurants beyond their accommodations may want to compare independent establishments rather than choosing another meal within the resort.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers traditional Italian cooking in a relaxed dining room, giving travelers a different experience from Aventura’s contemporary design and rooftop entertainment. Those carrying qualifying Universal Studios tickets can receive a 10% food discount at Vincenzo.
Chilean sea bass provides a seafood-focused entrée, pan-seared and finished with artichoke and Prosecco butter. Gnocchi offers a comforting Italian pasta selection for guests interested in soft potato dumplings and traditional flavors. Cannoli adds a familiar Sicilian-inspired dessert with crisp pastry and creamy filling.
From a delicate fish preparation to a classic sweet, the menu gives diners several ways to explore Italian specialties during their Orlando stay.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The drive to Vincenzo from Aventura Hotel is 3.5 miles and around 12 minutes through Universal Boulevard toward International Drive. Visitors can follow navigation to ICON Park, identifying the destination by the Orlando Eye before approaching the StarFlyer across from the restaurant.
The address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819, where complimentary evening valet is offered.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Casual attire welcome. Universal Studios ticket = 10% off food, dine-in only.
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.
Aventura Hotel sits on Universal Boulevard, and Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive is a quick ride away. The trip takes minutes, and the complimentary valet at Vincenzo makes arrival effortless. No garage, no meter, no hassle.
Aventura guests who value good design will appreciate Vincenzo's dining room. The lighting is warm, the music is right, and the layout feels intentional. It is the kind of room where you want to linger over dessert and another glass of wine instead of rushing back to the hotel.
Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM nightly. Whether you arrive early for happy hour or late after sunset drinks on Aventura's rooftop, the kitchen is ready. The atmosphere works for couples, families, solo travelers, and groups of any size.
Aventura guests deserve dinner that matches the hotel's energy: modern, stylish, and substance over flash. Vincenzo delivers that on International Drive, right in the heart of I-Drive at ICON Park.
We came after Universal Studios 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.
Aventura's rooftop bar sets the mood. Vincenzo's full bar continues it. Craft cocktails, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Italian and California wines, and cold beer. The transition from rooftop sunset to Italian dinner bar feels natural and keeps the evening going.
Happy Hour is Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. Wine Down Wednesday features half-off wines by the glass all evening. Aventura guests who like a good deal will find one here.
For larger gatherings, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests in a private setting. Full restaurant buyouts are available for 150+ guests. Whether it is a birthday, a rehearsal dinner, or a corporate team dinner during a Universal trip, Vincenzo's event team has hosted over 1,500 events with custom menus and full support.
Aventura guests who came for the cocktails and stayed for the dinner make up a significant part of Vincenzo's regular crowd. The bar pulls you in. The food keeps you there. And the evening turns out better than anything you planned.
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.
Aventura Hotel guests who appreciate design, quality, and authenticity will recognize all three at Vincenzo. The restaurant does not try to be something it is not. It is casual Italian food, done right, by a family that cares. And it shows in every detail.
Dinner works for every mood and every group: families fresh from the parks, couples on a real date night, friends catching up over cocktails, or solo travelers enjoying a great meal at the bar. There is no wrong way to experience Vincenzo.
Aventura guests looking for the best Italian dinner near Universal will find it on International Drive at ICON Park. Vincenzo is the restaurant that makes you glad you left the hotel, and the one you will recommend to every Aventura guest you meet at the pool.
Restaurants by Aventura Hotel
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. 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 |
| Distance from Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 minutes by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Universal Studios Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Universal Studios ticket |
| 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 straight from the parks |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers 10% off dinner when you show your Universal Studios ticket. The discount applies to your entire table, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios at ICON Park on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 12 min from Aventura Hotel. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Italian cuisine made from scratch nightly: handmade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, chicken marsala, tiramisu, and a full cocktail bar.
No. Vincenzo is family-owned by the Navarra Group, open on International Drive since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and 4,000+ guest reviews.
Yes. Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
No dress code. Shorts, vacation clothes, and casual attire all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Chicken tenders, pasta, cheese pizza, and filet tips.
Reservations are recommended on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Show your valid Universal Studios ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your dinner check. Applies to your entire table.
Homemade tiramisu, limoncello cake, chocolate fondant cake, Nutella cheesecake, chocolate mousse, pistachio gelato, and affogato.
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.