4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Family-owned Italian on I-Drive. carpaccio di manzo with arugula and parmigiano, full bar, and free valet. 5-8 Min from Epic Universe Hotel.
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
Everything at Epic Universe is brand new: the rides, the lands, the hotels. But after a day of firsts, dinner should feel familiar and comforting. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park on International Drive has been that comfort for Orlando visitors since 2014, and Epic Universe hotel guests are the newest fans.
The menu is built for hungry park-goers: slow-braised ossobuco over creamy risotto, handmade gnocchi in a truffle sauce, fresh shrimp scampi, chicken parm with a golden crust, and a pappardelle ragu that sticks to your ribs in the best way. There is a kids menu, and the portions are generous.
End the night with housemade tiramisu and a strong espresso. After the sensory overload of Epic Universe, it is the perfect way to decompress.
Epic Universe hotel guests get 10% off at Vincenzo, making a great dinner even better. Casual dress, no reservations pressure, and complimentary valet make the whole experience effortless.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Epic Universe is brand new. Vincenzo is not, and that is the point. The Navarra Group has been running this Italian restaurant on International Drive since 2014, building a reputation over a decade that no new hotel restaurant can match overnight. Thirty-three years of family hospitality experience runs through every aspect of the operation.
Epic Universe hotel guests are exploring a new park, new rides, and new worlds all day. At dinner, they want something grounded. Something real. Vincenzo offers that: a warm dining room, familiar Italian comfort food, and a staff that treats every table like it matters.
There is no dress code and no pretense. Park clothes are welcome. So are celebrations, date nights, and last-minute dinner decisions. Vincenzo fits every occasion because it was built for regular people, not a press release.
With 4,000+ reviews and a loyal local following, Vincenzo is the established Italian restaurant that Epic Universe hotel guests keep discovering and telling their friends about.
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.
Epic Universe's hotels are brand new, which means guests are still figuring out the off-property dining scene. Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive has been that scene's anchor since 2014. The drive is short, the complimentary valet is waiting, and the transition from theme park chaos to Italian comfort is immediate.
After spending an entire day inside the most immersive theme park in the world, Epic Universe hotel guests want something grounded and familiar. Vincenzo delivers that: real food, real service, a warm dining room, and none of the sensory overload that defined the rest of the day.
Dinner is served from 5 to 10 PM nightly. The timing works perfectly for park guests who ride until close and still want a proper sit-down meal before bed. No dress code means you walk in wearing whatever survived the day.
Epic Universe hotel guests get 10% off at Vincenzo. Between the discount, the complimentary valet, and the proximity to the park, there is no easier off-property dinner decision in Orlando.
We came after Epic Universe 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.
After a day of firsts at Epic Universe, the evening calls for something familiar and comforting. Vincenzo's full bar starts the transition: Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Italian and California wines, craft cocktails, and cold beer. One sip and the sensory overload of the park starts to melt away.
Happy Hour runs 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 brings half-off wines by the glass. After spending all day at Epic Universe's new-everything pricing, these happy hour deals hit differently.
For groups celebrating a milestone during their Epic Universe trip, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests with custom Italian menus, AV equipment, and complimentary valet. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150+ guests for larger celebrations.
Epic Universe hotel guests get 10% off at Vincenzo. Add that to happy hour pricing, complimentary valet, and a dinner menu that goes deep, and you have the best off-property value in the entire Epic Universe ecosystem.
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.
Epic Universe hotel guests are experiencing something completely new during the day. At dinner, they want something proven. Vincenzo has a decade of experience, 4,000+ reviews, and a family that has been perfecting Italian food on I-Drive since 2014. That track record is worth more than any new hotel restaurant's opening-week hype.
Families, couples, groups, and solo travelers all fit at Vincenzo. The menu is deep. The bar is full. The service is warm. And the 10% discount for Epic Universe hotel guests makes an already great value even better.
If you are staying at an Epic Universe hotel and want Italian food you can count on, Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive is waiting. Drive over, valet your car, and sit down to the dinner the park food courts could never provide.
Restaurants by Epic Universe Hotels Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.0 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe 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 Epic Universe | 3.0 miles — about 8 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 |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe 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 Epic Universe ticket. The discount applies to your entire table, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.0 miles north of Epic Universe 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, 5-8 min from Epic Universe Hotel. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Authentic Italian with handmade pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade desserts. Full bar with wines, craft cocktails, and happy hour specials.
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.
Yes. Extensive Italian and California wine list, wines by the glass, and half-price wines on Wine Down Wednesday.
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.