4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Family-owned Italian on I-Drive. burrata with prosciutto, beets, and fig glaze, full bar, and free valet. Walking Distance from Castle Hotel.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Our concierge recommended Vincenzo and it did not disappoint. The fettuccine alfredo was creamy perfection and the kids loved the chicken tenders. No dress code was a huge plus after a long park day.”
The Andersons, Nashville · 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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Castle Hotel sits right on International Drive, and so does Vincenzo Cucina Italiana. The walk between them is short enough that you could leave the car parked. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood are served every night from 5 to 10 PM at ICON Park.
The carbonara is made with guanciale and pecorino, finished at the table. The grouper is pan-roasted with cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers. The butternut squash ravioli arrives in brown butter and sage. These are dishes that a boutique hotel guest expects to find at a restaurant worth walking to.
For steak, the filet mignon and ribeye are USDA Prime from Creekstone Farms. For dessert, the tiramisu is made in-house every morning, and the limoncello cake is a close rival. Every plate reflects a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for over a decade.
Castle Hotel gives you I-Drive's most distinctive stay. Vincenzo gives you I-Drive's most rewarding dinner, and they are practically neighbors.
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, building a local reputation that stretches far beyond International Drive. Over 33 years of hospitality experience shows in the details: the complimentary valet, the personalized service, the kitchen that never cuts corners.
Castle Hotel guests appreciate character. Vincenzo has it in abundance. The dining room is warm and inviting, the staff knows the menu inside out, and the owner is frequently on the floor making sure everything runs smoothly.
With no dress code, the restaurant absorbs every kind of guest: boutique hotel visitors, families, convention crowds, and Orlando locals. Over 4,000 reviews confirm that everyone feels equally welcome and equally well-fed.
In a city where most restaurants on the main drag are chains, Vincenzo is the family-owned outlier that has earned its place through food, service, and consistency.
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.
Castle Hotel is on International Drive, and Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive. The two share the same street, the same corridor, and the same walkable stretch. Complimentary valet is available, but some Castle guests simply stroll over.
The location puts you in the center of everything: Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and the full I-Drive entertainment strip. After a day of exploring the area, dinner at Vincenzo requires no planning and no driving.
The dining room feels elevated without being stuffy. It works for a quiet dinner for two, a family celebration, or a group of friends catching up over cocktails and pasta. The atmosphere adapts because it was designed to be flexible.
Castle Hotel guests have the rare advantage of being within walking distance of one of Orlando's best Italian restaurants. Most visitors drive for it. You can walk.
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.
A boutique hotel stay deserves a proper cocktail. Vincenzo's full bar serves Negronis, Espresso Martinis, Aperol Spritzes, classic martinis, and a wine list that spans Italian reds and California whites. The cocktails are crafted, not poured from a gun.
Happy Hour starts your evening right: 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 brings half-off wines by the glass all evening, perfect for a midweek treat.
For private dining, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests for intimate celebrations, business dinners, and group events. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150 or more with custom Italian menus, AV options, and complimentary valet included.
Whether you walk over for a drink at the bar or reserve the Amalfi Room for an event, Vincenzo gives Castle Hotel guests a neighborhood Italian restaurant that happens to be exceptional.
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.
Castle Hotel guests choose Vincenzo for the veal marsala with mushrooms, the shrimp scampi in garlic white wine, and the homemade tiramisu that has earned thousands of five-star mentions. The menu changes with the seasons but the quality stays locked in.
Walk over in whatever you are wearing. Sit at the bar or grab a table. Stay for one course or five. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 PM every night, and the only thing between you and a great meal is a short walk down I-Drive.
Your boutique hotel is unique. Your dinner should be too. Vincenzo is family-owned, locally operated, and right next door at ICON Park on International Drive.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, walking distance from Castle Hotel. 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. 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.