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Handmade Italian at ICON Park. pappardelle with slow-braised beef ragu, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet. 8-10 Min from Vista Cay Resort.

Casual Attire
Walk-Ins Welcome
8-10 Min
Free Valet
Kids Menu $13
Open 5-10 PM
Family Friendly Since 2014
Locally Owned & Operated
Families dining at Vincenzo Couples enjoying wine at Vincenzo Birthday celebration at Vincenzo

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

  • 🚗 10 min from your hotel
  • 🕑 Open 5-10 PM, 7 days
  • 💰 $25-45 avg per person
  • 🍸 Happy Hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7
  • 👶 Kids menu $13 with beverage
  • 🅿️ Complimentary valet every evening
Ready for Dinner?

Reserve ahead or just walk in

Or call (407) 745-4030 · Walk-ins welcome

Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo

Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Handmade Italian

Real Italian Food Near Vista Cay Resort Orlando, Made Fresh Nightly

Vista Cay has a full kitchen in every unit, but some nights you do not want to cook. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is the answer: handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood served nightly from 5 to 10 PM at ICON Park on International Drive.

The shrimp scampi is sauteed in garlic and white wine until the sauce begs for bread. The veal marsala is tender and earthy with mushrooms and a rich wine reduction. The risotto is stirred to order with parmesan, fresh herbs, and whatever the chef is inspired by that evening.

For steak, the menu features USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms: filet mignon, NY strip, and ribeye, all cooked to order with house-made sides. For dessert, the tiramisu is homemade every morning and the limoncello cake is a close second.

Vista Cay gives you the option to eat in. Vincenzo gives you a reason to go out. Some nights, the difference between a vacation and a trip is one great dinner.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.

Linguine clams at Vincenzo
Linguine & Clams
Middle Neck Clams, Garlic, Parsley, White Wine
Gnocchi burrata at Vincenzo
Homemade Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Pomodoro, Burrata & Basil Oil
Locally Owned

Family-Owned Italian Near Vista Cay Resort Orlando Since 2014

Since 2014, the Navarra family has operated Vincenzo on International Drive, building a restaurant that serves everyone equally well: condo guests tired of their own cooking, convention attendees looking for a group dinner spot, families celebrating a birthday, and couples on a quiet date.

Over 33 years of hospitality experience shaped the approach. No dress code. No attitude. Kids eat from their own menu. Guests arrive in everything from boardroom attire to pool cover-ups, and nobody raises an eyebrow.

Vista Cay guests who find Vincenzo tend to come back multiple times during their stay. The first visit is curiosity. The second is loyalty. By the third, they are recommending it to the family in the unit next door.

More than 4,000 reviews tell the story: Vincenzo is the family-owned Italian restaurant that actually earns the word "favorite." No chain can compete with that.

Family-owned Italian dining at Vincenzo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

USDA Prime Steaks

Black Angus from Creekstone Farms

Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.

Filet mignon at Vincenzo
Filet Mignon
Prime Black Angus, Truffle Butter, Broccolini
NY Strip at Vincenzo
NY Strip 14oz
Garlic Herb Butter, Asparagus, Truffle Fries
Vincenzo at ICON Park International Drive
On International Drive

Easy Dinner from Vista Cay Resort Orlando to International Drive

Vista Cay Resort sits near the Orange County Convention Center on Universal Boulevard, and Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, just a few minutes up the road. The drive is direct, and complimentary valet parking means dinner starts the moment you pull up.

The I-Drive location is central to everything: Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and the main entertainment stretch of Orlando's tourist corridor. Vista Cay guests already know the area. Vincenzo is the restaurant that anchors it.

Inside, the atmosphere is polished but relaxed. You can come straight from the pool or dressed for a nice evening. The restaurant does not distinguish, because great Italian food does not require a costume.

When you have a kitchen in your condo but still choose to eat out, the restaurant better be worth it. Vista Cay guests confirm that Vincenzo is, every time.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Guest Favorites

The Dishes People Come Back For

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.

Chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella, Spaghetti
Fettuccine shrimp alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Full Bar & Happy Hour

Happy Hour, Cocktails & Private Dining Near Vista Cay Resort Orlando

Some nights, the best part of leaving the condo is the first cocktail. Vincenzo's full bar serves Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, draft beer, and a wine list deep enough to pair with every course.

Happy Hour makes the drive even more worthwhile: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Bottled beers start at $4, wines by the glass at $7, and cocktails at $10. Wine Down Wednesday drops wines by the glass to half price all evening.

Hosting family or friends at Vista Cay? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 for private dinners, and full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150 or more. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and complimentary valet are all part of the package.

Whether you need a table for two or a private room for twenty, Vincenzo gives Vista Cay guests an evening that beats anything you could cook at the condo, no matter how nice the kitchen is.

Vincenzo full bar craft cocktails
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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

Italian Classics

Made the Way It Should Be

Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.

Lasagna at Vincenzo
Lasagna
Beef Bolognese, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Bechamel
Meatballs polenta at Vincenzo
Meatballs Polenta
Homemade Meatballs, San Marzano Sauce, Ricotta
Vincenzo dining room busy evening
For Everyone

Why Vista Cay Resort Orlando Guests Choose Vincenzo for Dinner

Vista Cay guests come to Vincenzo for the carbonara with guanciale and pecorino, the bruschetta trio to start, and the butternut squash ravioli in brown butter sage that makes the whole table pause. The menu rewards repeat visits with enough depth to try something new every time.

Leave the dishes in the sink. Put on whatever you are wearing. Drive five minutes to ICON Park and let someone else do the cooking. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 PM with free valet.

Your condo has everything you need. Vincenzo has everything you want. Family-owned since 2014 on International Drive, and the best reason to skip the grocery store tonight.

Hours
Open 7 days
5 to 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue to Fri 5 to 7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
$13 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Cuisine
Casual Italian
Handmade pasta
Dietary
Gluten-free & vegetarian
options available
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
Questions

Restaurants by Vista Cay Resort Orlando FAQ

How far is Vincenzo from Vista Cay Resort?

Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 8-10 min from Vista Cay Resort. Complimentary valet parking every evening.

What kind of food does Vincenzo serve?

Italian cuisine made from scratch nightly: handmade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, chicken marsala, tiramisu, and a full cocktail bar.

Is Vincenzo a chain restaurant?

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.

Does Vincenzo have happy hour?

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.

Is there a dress code?

No dress code. Shorts, vacation clothes, and casual attire all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.

Does Vincenzo have a kids menu?

Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Chicken tenders, pasta, cheese pizza, and filet tips.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.

Is there parking?

Complimentary valet parking every evening. Pull up and hand over the keys.

Casual Italian on I-Drive

Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 30 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners’ Choice. Golden Fork Award. Learn more

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.

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