4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian at ICON Park. short rib pappardelle with wild mushrooms, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet. 3.5 miles / 12 min from Loews Hotels Universal.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Absolutely fantastic experience! Authentic Italian flavors and everything was cooked to perfection. The vodka pasta was absolutely delicious.”
Davide Pirino · 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 Loews hotel collection at Universal Orlando offers several different resort experiences, from the South Pacific atmosphere of Royal Pacific to Portofino Bay’s Italian village setting and Sapphire Falls’ Caribbean-inspired design. Travelers comparing restaurants beyond these properties may be interested in experiencing authentic Italian cooking outside the themed surroundings of their accommodations.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides that opportunity through traditional pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and a casual dining environment at ICON Park. Visitors with an eligible Universal Studios ticket can enjoy a 10% discount on food.
Pan-seared Chilean sea bass combines delicate fish with artichoke and Prosecco butter for a refined seafood entrée. Lasagna offers a comforting Italian pasta dish with layers of sauce, cheese, and tender pasta. Nutella cheesecake contributes a rich chocolate-hazelnut dessert to complete the experience.
The contrast between elegant seafood and familiar Italian classics gives diners flexibility when planning a meal outside their Universal resort.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo lies approximately 3.5 miles from the general Universal Studios hotel district, with an estimated 12-minute drive toward International Drive through Universal Boulevard. Follow the route to ICON Park and look for the Orlando Eye before approaching the Orlando StarFlyer, located directly across from the restaurant.
Complimentary evening valet parking is available at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
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.
Every Loews Hotel at Universal is within a short drive of Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive. Whether you are coming from Portofino Bay, Royal Pacific, Sapphire Falls, or any other Loews property, the route is direct and the complimentary valet eliminates any arrival friction.
Loews guests who have spent the day navigating Universal's parks and CityWalk appreciate the change of pace. Vincenzo's I-Drive location feels like a different world: calmer, quieter, and focused on the food rather than the foot traffic.
Dinner is served from 5 to 10 PM nightly. The restaurant handles early family dinners and evening couple outings with equal skill. The atmosphere stays warm and welcoming throughout the evening, regardless of when you walk in.
No dress code, no parking fees, no tourist trap energy. Loews guests who want premium Italian dining without leaving the I-Drive corridor will find exactly that at Vincenzo, with valet included and a family waiting to make the evening right.
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.
Loews guests who enjoy a thoughtful cocktail program will find a worthy one at Vincenzo. The full bar serves classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Italian and California wines, craft cocktails, martinis, and beer. The quality matches what Loews guests expect, and the prices are friendlier than CityWalk.
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. Loews guests staying multiple nights make happy hour a standing appointment.
For group events during your Universal 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 milestone celebrations, corporate events, and family gatherings.
Loews guests who start at the bar and end with housemade tiramisu consistently describe the evening as the best they had in Orlando. The cocktails open the night, the food anchors it, and the atmosphere makes it memorable.
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.
Loews Hotel guests pay for premium. At Vincenzo, they get it without the premium price. The food is handmade. The bar is full-service. The private dining is elegant. And the experience is run by a family that has been earning its reputation one table at a time since 2014.
Whether you are at Portofino, Royal Pacific, Sapphire Falls, or any Loews property, Vincenzo is the off-property Italian dinner that elevates the entire trip. No dress code, no attitude, no compromises. Just excellent food and warm hospitality.
Ask any Loews guest who has been to Vincenzo. They will tell you the same thing: it was the best dinner of the trip. And they are already planning to go back next visit.
Restaurants by Loews Hotels Universal
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 food, 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, approximately 3.5 miles and 12 minutes from Loews Hotels Universal. 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 food.
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.