4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian at ICON Park. lasagna with beef bolognese and bechamel, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet. 12 Min from Cabana Bay.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We had a party of 12, we were seated promptly and our drink order was taken right away. Our food was delicious. We will definitely be back when we return to Orlando.”
Diana, San Francisco · OpenTable
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
Searching for restaurants near Cabana Bay Beach Resort often means finding somewhere that accommodates different family members without requiring an elaborate evening plan. Cabana Bay’s bowling alley, swimming pools, and beach-themed surroundings make it popular with families, but visitors may appreciate leaving the property for a comfortable sit-down meal.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers that alternative with traditional Italian food, an inviting atmosphere, and more than 4,000 online reviews. Families carrying eligible Universal Studios tickets receive 10% off food, and children ages 10 and under can select from the $13 kids menu with a beverage included.
Chicken parmigiana offers a familiar Italian-American favorite featuring breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. The bone-in ribeye provides a substantial beef option for adults interested in a premium main course. Cannoli completes the dining experience with crisp pastry and a traditional sweet filling.
Younger diners have their own menu choices, making it easier for everyone to order a meal suited to their preferences.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
From Cabana Bay Beach Resort, the approximate driving distance to Vincenzo is 3.5 miles, or 12 minutes along the Universal Boulevard to I-Drive corridor. The restaurant is at ICON Park, with the Orlando Eye nearby and the Orlando StarFlyer directly across from its location.
Guests arriving at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, can use complimentary evening valet parking before sitting down to dinner.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Families in park clothes welcome. $13 kids menu with beverage. Walk-ins accepted, reservations recommended on weekends.
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.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort is part of Universal Orlando, and Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, a short drive through the I-Drive corridor. Complimentary valet takes your car so dinner starts as soon as you step out.
ICON Park is near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and the main entertainment stretch that every Orlando visitor eventually explores. After a day of Cabana Bay pool time and park rides, the drive to Vincenzo is quick and familiar.
The dining room is polished but unpretentious. Families in swimsuit cover-ups sit near couples on date night. Groups in matching vacation shirts share the room with business travelers. Everyone is comfortable because the restaurant was built that way on purpose.
Cabana Bay guests who venture out for dinner at Vincenzo consistently say it was the best meal of the trip. The food, the valet, and the atmosphere make it an easy choice to repeat.
We came after Universal Studios 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 the lazy river and the bowling alley, the adults need a real drink. Vincenzo's full bar delivers with Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, craft cocktails, and a wine list that covers Italian classics and California favorites.
Happy Hour is built for families watching the budget: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Bottled beers are $4, wines by the glass are $7, cocktails are $10. Wine Down Wednesday drops wine-by-the-glass prices to half, so mid-week dinners feel like celebrations.
Having a birthday during the trip? The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for private parties, family gatherings, and group dinners. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150 or more. Custom menus, complimentary valet, and event support are all included.
Cabana Bay brings the fun. Vincenzo brings the dinner. Put them together and you have a vacation day that everyone at the table remembers.
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.
Cabana Bay families choose Vincenzo for the lasagna that layers bolognese with three cheeses, the calamari sauteed in garlic and olive oil, and the homemade tiramisu that even the kids fight over. The menu has enough range to satisfy every appetite at the table.
Bring the whole family. Wear your pool clothes. Order a bottle of wine and let the kids draw on their menus. Dinner runs from 5 to 10 PM every night with free valet and a family behind the kitchen.
Your retro resort made the day fun. Vincenzo makes the night delicious. Family-owned since 2014 at ICON Park on International Drive.
Restaurants Near Cabana Bay Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios Florida on International Drive at ICON Park — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet, no dress code, and a $13 kids menu.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Vincenzo Cucina Italiana |
| Distance from Universal Studios | 3.5 miles — about 12 minutes by car |
| Location | 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park |
| Nearest Landmark | Directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park |
| Cuisine | Italian — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, seafood, craft cocktails |
| Universal Studios Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Universal Studios ticket |
| Hours | Open nightly 5 PM – 10 PM |
| Happy Hour | $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM |
| Kids Menu | $13 with drink included, ages 10 and under |
| Parking | Complimentary valet every evening |
| Dress Code | No dress code — come straight from the parks |
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers 10% off dinner when you show your Universal Studios ticket. The discount applies to your food, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 3.5 miles from Universal Studios at ICON Park on International Drive — directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and steps from The Wheel at ICON Park (Orlando Eye). Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 12 min from Cabana Bay. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Italian cuisine made from scratch nightly: handmade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, Chilean sea bass, chicken marsala, tiramisu, and a full cocktail bar.
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 Universal Studios ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your dinner check. Applies to your food.
Homemade tiramisu, limoncello cake, chocolate fondant cake, Nutella cheesecake, chocolate mousse, pistachio gelato, and affogato.
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.