4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian at ICON Park. veal ossobuco braised with demi-glaze on saffron risotto, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet. 5-8 Min from Dockside Inn.
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
Dockside Inn guests are smart travelers. They save on the hotel so they can spend on experiences. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park on International Drive is the kind of experience that makes that math work perfectly: a family-owned Italian restaurant with real food, real atmosphere, and prices that do not punish you for being near a theme park.
Bring the whole crew. The kids menu keeps the younger ones happy with familiar favorites, while the adults order what they have been craving: ossobuco that has been braised all day, handmade tortellini, a perfectly cooked ribeye, lasagna built with layers of ricotta and meat sauce, or a sea bass that arrives light and flavorful.
End the meal right with housemade tiramisu or a classic cannoli. The espresso is strong, the desserts are real, and the entire table leaves satisfied.
After a long day at Universal, Dockside guests want comfort food that actually delivers. Vincenzo is casual Italian done right, and it is closer than you think.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Dockside Inn is built for value-conscious travelers, and Vincenzo respects that. The Navarra Group, a local family with 33 years in hospitality, opened this restaurant in 2014 to serve great Italian food at honest prices. You will not find resort surcharges or inflated tourist pricing here.
What you will find is a family that is still on-site every night, a dining room that feels alive without being loud, and a staff that treats families with strollers the same way they treat couples on date night. No dress code, no fuss, no pretending to be something the restaurant is not.
Dockside guests tend to be repeat Universal visitors who know the Orlando dining scene. They have tried CityWalk, they have tried the chains, and they end up at Vincenzo because it delivers something the others do not: genuine hospitality from real people.
Over 4,000 reviews back that up. Vincenzo is not trendy. It is trusted. And for Dockside families spending a week in Orlando, that trust is worth everything.
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.
Dockside Inn and Suites is on Universal Boulevard, and Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive is just a few minutes away. That is close enough for a spontaneous dinner decision and easy enough to repeat multiple times during your stay. Complimentary valet parking means you do not even have to think about where to put the car.
After an exhausting day at Universal, the thought of navigating CityWalk crowds for dinner can be deflating. Vincenzo is the opposite experience: a calm drive, a quick valet handoff, and a warm Italian restaurant where you can sit down, breathe, and actually enjoy the meal.
Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM nightly. Dockside families with young kids can arrive early and be back at the hotel before bedtime. Parents sneaking out for date night can arrive later and take their time. The restaurant works for both.
No dress code means you can come straight from the pool, the parks, or the hotel room. Vincenzo does not require a wardrobe change. It just requires an appetite.
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.
Dockside Inn guests saving money on the hotel are smart enough to spend it on a good dinner. Vincenzo's happy hour makes that math even better. 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.
The full bar serves Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Italian and California wines, craft cocktails, and beer. Parents who have spent the day managing theme park logistics can finally sit at a real bar and sip something that was not dispensed from a machine.
Traveling with extended family or a big group? The Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private celebrations. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150+ guests. Custom Italian menus, AV options, and complimentary valet make event planning simple.
Dockside guests who start with happy hour and end with housemade tiramisu leave saying it was the best evening of the trip. Vincenzo turns a budget vacation into a dinner worth remembering.
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.
Dockside Inn guests who want value do not have to sacrifice quality at dinner. Vincenzo proves that every night. The food is handmade, the service is personal, the atmosphere is warm, and the prices are honest. It is everything a value resort guest hopes to find off-property.
Bring the kids in flip-flops. Bring your partner for date night. Bring the whole extended family for a group dinner. Vincenzo handles every configuration because it was built for real people, not a target demographic.
If you are staying at Dockside Inn and wondering where to eat tonight, stop wondering. Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive is the dinner your family will remember long after you check out.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min from Dockside Inn. 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 Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your dinner check. Applies to your entire table.
Complimentary valet parking every evening. Pull up and hand over the keys.
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.