4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
chicken parmigiana with house marinara and spaghetti and grouper with crab risotto and citrus beurre blanc — walking distance from your hotel on International Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · Google
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
The Castle Hotel sits right on International Drive, which means Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is practically around the corner. Walk from the turret-topped lobby to a candlelit Italian dinner in minutes. No Uber needed, no parking hassle, no planning required.
The menu matches the boutique feel Castle guests already appreciate: fresh pappardelle with braised meat, butternut squash ravioli in brown butter, seared salmon with seasonal vegetables, and a NY strip that arrives with the kind of char you want on a proper steak. Start with the bruschetta or a plate of calamari while your cocktail settles in.
The housemade tiramisu has become a destination dessert. Castle Hotel guests discover it, tell the front desk about it, and the cycle repeats nightly.
Vincenzo is a boutique dining experience without the boutique attitude. Casual dress, warm service, and Italian food made by people who take their kitchen seriously. It is the perfect match for a hotel that already understands that character beats corporate.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Castle Hotel guests choose character over chains. Vincenzo operates with the same philosophy. The Navarra Group opened this Italian restaurant on International Drive in 2014, bringing over 33 years of hospitality experience and a commitment to running a restaurant that feels personal, not programmed.
The family is still hands-on every night. The standards have not slipped. The service is warm without being intrusive. And the atmosphere has the kind of charm that a boutique hotel guest immediately recognizes and appreciates.
Castle guests in particular love the walkability. It feels like having a neighborhood Italian restaurant steps from your room. No planning. No parking stress. No compromising on quality just because you are in a tourist area.
With 4,000+ reviews and a loyal local following, Vincenzo has become one of the most trusted Italian restaurants on International Drive. Castle Hotel guests discover it once and come back every trip.
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.
The Castle Hotel is on International Drive. Vincenzo is on International Drive at ICON Park. The distance between them is walkable, which makes this one of the easiest dinner decisions any hotel guest in Orlando will ever make. No car needed. No rideshare. Just a pleasant walk down I-Drive.
If you do drive, complimentary valet is waiting. But most Castle guests enjoy the stroll. The ICON Park area comes alive in the evening, and arriving on foot makes the whole experience feel like a proper night out rather than a errand.
Vincenzo is open for dinner from 5 to 10 PM nightly. The intimate setting works beautifully for Castle Hotel guests who chose a boutique property precisely because they wanted character and charm over corporate scale.
Walk over in whatever you are wearing. There is no dress code. Castle guests in resort casual fit right in alongside locals in business attire and families in park gear. Everyone belongs at Vincenzo.
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.
Castle Hotel guests who enjoy a good cocktail before dinner will find Vincenzo's full bar waiting. Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Italian wines, California wines, craft cocktails, and cold beer. The bar doubles as a gathering spot for guests who want to ease into the evening before committing to a table.
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 adds half-off wines by the glass all evening. For a boutique hotel guest who appreciates value, these are hard to beat.
Planning an event during your Castle Hotel stay? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private dinners, birthday celebrations, and intimate gatherings. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150+ guests. Custom Italian menus, AV options, and complimentary valet are standard.
Castle Hotel guests treat Vincenzo like an extension of the hotel bar. Walk over for happy hour, stay for dinner, finish with tiramisu and an espresso, and walk back to the turrets. The entire evening happens without a car key ever leaving your pocket.
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.
Castle Hotel guests picked their hotel because they wanted something different from the chains. Vincenzo is the dinner equivalent of that same decision: independent, full of character, and run by people who actually care about the experience.
Walk over for happy hour, stay for dinner, and walk back under the ICON Park lights. The entire evening unfolds on foot, which is a luxury in a city built for cars. No Uber surge pricing, no designated driver, no stress.
If you are staying at Castle Hotel and looking for Italian food on I-Drive, Vincenzo is not just the closest option. It is the best one. One dinner and you will see why Castle guests keep putting it at the top of their trip highlights.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, walking distance from Castle Hotel. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, ossobuco, homemade desserts, and a full bar with craft cocktails.
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. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests with custom menus and AV equipment. Full buyouts for 150+ also available.
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.