4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Family-owned Italian on I-Drive. spaghetti and homemade meatballs in San Marzano sauce, full bar, and free valet. 5-8 Min from Portofino Bay.
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
You chose Portofino Bay for the Italian atmosphere. Now finish the evening with the real thing. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana serves handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and USDA Prime steaks every night from 5 to 10 PM on International Drive, just minutes from your hotel.
Start with burrata drizzled in olive oil and aged balsamic, then move to our slow-braised ossobuco or a plate of lobster ravioli in saffron cream. Portofino Bay guests who love Italian flavors find the menu here feels like a natural extension of the resort experience, only this kitchen has been doing it since 2014.
For steak, the filet mignon from Creekstone Farms arrives with truffle butter and broccolini. For pasta, the carbonara is made tableside with guanciale and pecorino. Every dish is prepared from scratch in a kitchen that treats Tuesday night the same as Saturday.
Portofino guests already appreciate Italian craft. Vincenzo delivers it without the theme park price tag or the resort wait times, in a casual dining room where shorts and sandals are just as welcome as a dinner jacket.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra family opened Vincenzo in 2014 with a straightforward idea: cook honest Italian food and treat every guest like a neighbor. Over 33 years of hospitality experience shaped that philosophy, and more than 4,000 reviews confirm it works.
Portofino Bay is built around the idea of Italian elegance. Vincenzo brings that same warmth to the table without the formality. There is no dress code, no attitude, and no pretension. Kids eat from their own menu. Couples share a bottle of Barolo. Business groups take over the Amalfi Room. Everyone belongs.
The staff remembers regulars by name. The owner is often on the floor. The kitchen sends out complimentary limoncello cake on birthdays. These are the details that separate a family restaurant from a corporate one.
When you stay at a resort inspired by the Italian Riviera, dinner should match the mood. Vincenzo does that effortlessly, with real people running a real restaurant right on I-Drive.
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.
Portofino Bay sits inside Universal Orlando Resort. Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, a short drive south through the heart of the tourist corridor. No highway required, no complicated directions, just a straight shot down I-Drive with complimentary valet waiting when you arrive.
The location puts you near everything without being trapped inside any one resort. SeaWorld, Epic Universe, the Convention Center, and dozens of hotels are all within minutes. After a day riding Hagrid or exploring the new Epic Universe parks, dinner at Vincenzo lets you decompress somewhere that does not feel like an extension of the turnstile.
The dining room has the polish of an upscale restaurant but the soul of a neighborhood trattoria. Wear your park clothes. Bring the stroller. Nobody blinks. That is the advantage of a family-owned place that has served every kind of guest for over a decade.
Portofino Bay guests consistently tell us the same thing: they expected resort dining to be the highlight, and Vincenzo ended up being the meal they talked about on the flight home.
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 at Universal, Portofino Bay guests deserve a proper drink. Vincenzo's full bar pours Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and a curated Italian and California wine list that pairs perfectly with every course on the menu.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. That means $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails alongside bruschetta or meatballs. Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday with half-off wines by the glass all evening.
Traveling with a group from the resort? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private dinners, rehearsal events, birthday celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 150 or more. Custom menus, AV support, and complimentary valet are all included.
Whether your Portofino Bay trip is a romantic getaway, a family reunion, or a team outing, Vincenzo handles the evening so you can focus on the company. Walk in for cocktails or plan something private. Either way, the kitchen is ready.
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.
Portofino Bay guests come to Vincenzo because the Italian theme of the resort sparks a craving, and Vincenzo satisfies it with food that is cooked, not curated by a corporate menu board. The pappardelle ragu is braised for hours. The risotto is finished to order. The tiramisu is made in-house every morning.
There is no velvet rope and no resort markup. Families in flip-flops sit next to couples dressed for date night. The valet takes your car for free. Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM every night of the week.
You picked the most Italian hotel in Orlando. Now pick the most Italian restaurant on International Drive. Vincenzo is waiting at ICON Park, and the only reservation you need is the one you can make right now.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min from Portofino Bay. 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.