4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
carpaccio di manzo with arugula and parmigiano and lobster bisque with butter-poached Maine lobster — 5-8 min from your hotel on International Drive.
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
Sapphire Falls is all about slowing down. The waterfalls, the Caribbean colors, the rum bar by the pool. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana continues that pace with a relaxed Italian dinner served nightly from 5 to 10 PM at ICON Park on International Drive.
The salmon is pan-seared and served over sauteed spinach with a lemon-caper sauce. The tortellini is stuffed and tossed in brown butter sage. The meatballs come with creamy polenta and San Marzano tomato sauce. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is reheated.
For guests who want to go big, the filet mignon from Creekstone Farms arrives with truffle butter, and the NY strip is a 14-ounce cut with garlic herb butter and asparagus. USDA Prime, cooked to order, every night.
Sapphire Falls sets a relaxed mood for the day. Vincenzo carries it into the evening with food that matches the pace: unhurried, generous, and made with care.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo was founded by the Navarra Group in 2014, a family with over 33 years in the hospitality business. They built a restaurant that feels like an extension of their home: warm, casual, and centered around the table.
Guests at Sapphire Falls understand the value of atmosphere. Vincenzo delivers it naturally. The lighting is warm. The music is low. The servers are attentive without hovering. No dress code means your resort outfit works perfectly.
Over 4,000 reviews mention the same things: the food surprised them, the service felt personal, and they wished they had come earlier in the trip. That feedback is not accidental. It comes from a family that treats hospitality as a craft, not a formula.
There are dozens of restaurants on I-Drive. Vincenzo is the one that feels like it was built by people who love what they do, because it was.
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.
Sapphire Falls sits within Universal Orlando Resort, and Vincenzo is located at ICON Park on International Drive, a short and easy drive south. No tolls, no confusion. Complimentary valet handles the parking the moment you pull up.
ICON Park puts you near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and the best stretch of I-Drive for dining and entertainment. After a lazy pool day at the resort, the drive to Vincenzo feels like a natural next step rather than an expedition.
The restaurant is casual enough for flip-flops and tank tops but refined enough that you could bring a date or host a small business dinner without changing. The atmosphere works because it does not try too hard.
Sapphire Falls guests who discover Vincenzo during vacation often say the same thing: the off-property dinner turned out to be the best meal of the trip.
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.
The Caribbean vibe at Sapphire Falls pairs well with a Negroni or an Aperol Spritz at Vincenzo's full bar. The cocktail list also includes Espresso Martinis, classic martinis, and seasonal creations alongside Italian and California wines on tap and by the bottle.
Happy Hour brings the prices down even further: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Think $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, and $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday means half-off wines by the glass all evening.
Planning a group dinner for your travel party? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests in a private space with custom menus and AV support. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150 or more for larger gatherings, reunions, and celebrations.
Start with drinks at the bar, move to dinner at the table, and finish with limoncello cake and espresso. Vincenzo makes the whole evening flow the way a vacation night should.
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.
Sapphire Falls guests come to Vincenzo for the risotto finished with parmesan and fresh herbs, the shrimp scampi in garlic white wine, and the homemade tiramisu that closes out every great meal. The menu changes just enough to keep regulars interested and runs deep enough to satisfy first-timers.
Wear what you are wearing. Bring everyone. Sit down, slow down, and eat well. Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM every night with complimentary valet at the door.
Your resort set the tone for relaxation. Vincenzo keeps it going with real Italian food, a full bar, and a family-owned atmosphere at ICON Park on International Drive.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min from Sapphire Falls. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, ossobuco, homemade desserts, and a full bar with craft cocktails.
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. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Inform your server of any allergies and the kitchen will accommodate.
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.