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
“Fantastic. Food and service are both great. Highly recommend. It is our go to restaurant to celebrate events.”
Scott, Atlanta · 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
When exploring restaurants by ICON Park Orlando, visitors may not realize that some dining destinations are located directly within the attraction complex rather than on surrounding streets. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is one of those on-site options, serving Italian food in an atmosphere that welcomes both casual visitors and guests planning a special evening.
With more than a decade of family ownership, the restaurant offers a different experience from the larger chain establishments throughout the tourist corridor. Guests interested in a relaxed Italian meal can dine without leaving the ICON Park entertainment district.
Grouper risotto provides a seafood-focused entrée that pairs fish with creamy Italian rice. Chicken piccata brings together lemon, capers, and white wine for a brighter chicken preparation. Traditional cannoli offers a crisp and creamy dessert inspired by Italian pastry-making.
This combination allows diners to explore contrasting flavors while remaining in the same convenient entertainment location.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Vincenzo sits across from the Orlando StarFlyer within the ICON Park property. The Orlando Eye provides another nearby landmark, and guests using the I-Ride Trolley can reach the entertainment complex without needing their own car.
Once at ICON Park, the restaurant is accessible by walking through the plaza.
The Navarra Group has owned and operated Vincenzo since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Walk from any attraction. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
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.
Located at ICON Park on International Drive, near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo is one of the easiest dinner choices in the city.
After a long park day, a convention, a family outing, or a night exploring International Drive, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without leaving the area. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming: the kind of place where tourists feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-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
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, and worth choosing.
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.
Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive.
Restaurants by ICON Park
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is inside the ICON Park complex on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). 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 | Inside the ICON Park complex — 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 |
| Distance from ICON Park Attractions | On-site — 2-minute walk from the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye) | Steps away — same complex |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| 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 has been inside the ICON Park complex since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Locally owned by the Navarra Group with over 30 years of hospitality experience. Handmade pasta from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and a $13 kids menu. Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
Yes. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located at ICON Park, 8255 International Drive, inside International Drive.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is one of the top-rated restaurants at ICON Park with 4,000+ reviews. Handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, and a full bar.
Yes. Vincenzo is steps from the Orlando Eye, StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds, and SEA LIFE Aquarium at ICON Park.
Yes. Outdoor patio seating is available overlooking International Drive and ICON Park.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Happy hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM.
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.