4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Family-owned Italian on I-Drive. lobster ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta, full bar, and free valet. 5-8 Min from Surfside Inn.
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.
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Surfside Inn keeps the vacation affordable. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana makes one night feel special. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade desserts are served every evening from 5 to 10 PM at ICON Park on International Drive.
Families split a platter of chicken parm and spaghetti. Couples share the lasagna, layered with bolognese, ricotta, and bechamel. The fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp is the dish that kids and adults fight over. Everything is made from scratch, and the portions are generous enough to make the table go quiet.
The kids menu keeps it simple and affordable for the youngest guests, so parents can focus on their own plates. A glass of wine, a real entree, and a few minutes of peace: that is the upgrade Surfside families deserve.
One sit-down dinner at Vincenzo can be the meal that defines the entire trip. Every family vacation needs at least one night like that.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra family has run Vincenzo since 2014. With over 33 years of hospitality experience, they built a restaurant that treats a family of five from Surfside Inn the same way it treats a couple celebrating an anniversary. Every table gets the same attention.
There is no dress code and no judgment. Guests arrive in swimsuits and cover-ups, park outfits, and vacation clothes. The servers do not blink. Vincenzo was designed for all of Orlando, and that includes the families stretching their vacation budget for one memorable night out.
More than 4,000 reviews highlight the same themes: real food, friendly staff, and a family-owned atmosphere that chains cannot copy. Parents mention the kids menu. Couples mention the tiramisu. Groups mention the Amalfi Room. Everyone finds their reason to return.
Surfside Inn gives you a smart place to sleep. Vincenzo gives you the dinner that makes the whole trip feel worth it.
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
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Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Surfside Inn is part of Universal's Endless Summer Resort on Universal Boulevard. Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, a quick drive through the I-Drive area. Complimentary valet takes your car so you can walk straight in and sit down.
The ICON Park location is near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and the main entertainment corridor of I-Drive. Whether you spent the day at the parks or at the pool, dinner at Vincenzo is a short trip with no tolls and no stress.
Inside, the restaurant feels more polished than anything you would expect from a casual Italian spot. But the prices are fair, the vibe is welcoming, and nobody cares what you are wearing. That combination is why families keep coming back.
Surfside guests who treat themselves to one off-property dinner consistently choose Vincenzo. The food, the price point, and the complimentary valet make it the easiest upgrade of the vacation.
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.
The adults earned a cocktail. Vincenzo's full bar pours Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, and a wine list that includes Italian reds, California whites, and everything in between.
Happy Hour stretches the vacation dollar: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Bottled beers are $4, wines by the glass are $7, and cocktails are $10. Wine Down Wednesday drops all wines by the glass to half price, which turns a Tuesday budget into a Wednesday celebration.
Got a birthday or family reunion during the trip? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private celebrations with custom Italian menus, and full restaurant buyouts go up to 150 or more. Complimentary valet and event support are included.
Surfside Inn keeps things simple. Vincenzo adds the special. Whether it is happy hour drinks, a family dinner, or a private celebration, the evening is in good hands at ICON Park.
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.
Surfside families choose Vincenzo for the handmade gnocchi with burrata, the meatballs over polenta, and the homemade tiramisu that is worth every penny. The menu is deep enough for adventurous eaters and familiar enough for picky ones.
Bring the whole crew. Wear your flip-flops. Let the kids color on the kids menu while you sip a glass of Chianti. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 PM every night with free valet.
Your value resort gave you a smart vacation. Vincenzo gives you the one dinner that feels like a splurge, at ICON Park on International Drive, family-owned and waiting for your table.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 5-8 min from Surfside Inn. 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.