Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 15-20 minutes from Animal Kingdom. Complimentary valet. Open nightly.
At Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, dinner is not an afterthought. It is the reason people come back. Our kitchen is built around real Italian cooking, fresh ingredients, and dishes prepared with care every single night.
Guests come for the handmade pasta, homemade potato gnocchi, tender chicken parmigiana, fresh seafood, and slow-braised veal ossobuco that feels like true Italian comfort food. Steak lovers can enjoy USDA Black Angus Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, while families can relax knowing there is a kids menu that makes dinner easy for everyone.
And no meal is complete without dessert. Our homemade tiramisu has been voted a guest favorite and remains one of the dishes people remember long after the night is over.
This is not chain restaurant Italian. This is fresh pasta, rich sauces, prime steaks, seafood, cocktails, wine, and homemade desserts served the way Italian food should be: warm, generous, and full of flavor.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in. Shorts and park clothes are always welcome here.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after Animal Kingdom, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area, and that difference shows in every dish and every visit.
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.
From Disney's Animal Kingdom, Vincenzo is an easy 15 to 20 minute drive via I-4 East to International Drive. Head east on I-4 toward Orlando, exit onto International Drive, and Vincenzo is right there at ICON Park — Suite 112 at 8255 International Drive. Complimentary valet takes care of parking the moment you arrive.
Located at ICON Park, Vincenzo is surrounded by Universal, Epic Universe, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions. After a long day at Animal Kingdom, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without a long drive or a crowded theme park restaurant.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes and park shorts, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming — the kind of place where families feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.
We came after Animal Kingdom 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.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night long.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining for 15 to 28, an outdoor space for 14 to 20, and full restaurant buyouts for up to 140 guests. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events and family celebrations, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in for happy hour after Animal Kingdom, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit easy, memorable, and worth choosing.
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.
Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at Animal Kingdom, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — everyone belongs.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive, just 15 to 20 minutes from Animal Kingdom.
About 15-20 minutes via I-4 East to International Drive. Vincenzo is located at ICON Park at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando FL 32819.
Yes, absolutely. Vincenzo has no dress code. Come in shorts and park clothes — everyone is welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Choices include spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, pizza, alfredo, ravioli, and filet tips.
Recommended, especially weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Or call (407) 745-4030
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Located approximately 15-20 minutes from Disney's Animal Kingdom via I-4 East. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Kids menu for ages 10 and under. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.
