4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Scratch-kitchen Italian at ICON Park. Complimentary valet. Open 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The filet mignon with truffle butter was cooked perfectly. My wife had the sea bass and said it was flawless.”
Robert C., San Francisco — Google
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
After hours on your feet at Universal, the last thing you want is another food court. Vincenzo is the antidote: handmade pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails on International Drive, about 7 minutes south.
The kitchen rolls pasta daily. Tortellini with filet tips and prosciutto, lasagna with beef Bolognese and bechamel, chicken parmigiana with San Marzano marinara — dishes built on technique, not shortcuts.
For steak, every cut is Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms: a 20oz bone-in ribeye — the biggest cut on the menu. The scallop risotto with truffle parmigiano and caramelized shallots is a seasonal standout.
End with limoncello cake with mascarpone cream. Every dessert is made in the kitchen, not delivered from a warehouse.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is not part of a restaurant group or franchise. It is family-owned by the Navarra Group — a single family with over 33 years of hospitality experience and one restaurant on International Drive.
That matters because the food reflects it. The kitchen is not following a corporate manual. The menu changes when better ingredients are available. The chef cooks what tastes right, not what a regional manager approved.
The service reflects it too. Private events in the Amalfi Room (15 to 50 guests) are planned by people who know the room, the menu, and the guests. Full buyouts for 150 or more are coordinated with care, not automated through a portal.
With 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor, the family approach clearly works.
The filet mignon with truffle butter was cooked perfectly. My wife had the sea bass and said it was flawless.
Robert C., San Francisco — Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo is a straight shot down International Drive from the Universal area — about 7 minutes with normal traffic. No highway merges, no toll booths, no GPS required.
Free valet parking at ICON Park means you do not waste time looking for a spot. Drive up, hand over the keys, and dinner is already waiting.
ICON Park is an entertainment district in its own right. The Wheel, StarFlyer, shops, and street performers create an atmosphere that extends your evening well beyond the restaurant.
For Universal guests looking for something better than CityWalk, the drive south on I-Drive leads to Vincenzo.
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Vincenzo. 35 guests, custom menu, and every detail was handled.
Nicole & Ryan, Baltimore — OpenTable
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is not just dinner — it is cocktails before, wine during, and espresso after.
The full bar pours handcrafted cocktails, Italian and California wines, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Negronis, draft and bottled beer, and digestifs. Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM with $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday means half-off wines by the glass all night.
The Amalfi Room handles private events for 15 to 50 guests. Full buyouts accommodate 150+. Custom menus, AV equipment, and an experienced events team handle the details.
Over 1,500 events hosted. From casual happy hours to formal seated dinners, Vincenzo makes it happen.
Four nights in Orlando and we came back to Vincenzo twice. That says everything.
The Patel Family, Houston — TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
No dress code. No attitude. No judgment. Vincenzo serves guests in flip-flops and guests in sport coats at the same time, every night.
The $13 kids menu means families do not need a backup plan. Walk-ins are welcome alongside reservations. The vibe is upscale without the stuffiness.
That is why guests from Helios Hotel keep coming back: excellent Italian food in a setting that feels as comfortable as it looks.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park on International Drive is one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants near this hotel. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, happy hour, and complimentary valet.
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park. About a 7 min drive on I-Drive. Complimentary valet on arrival.
No dress code. Shorts, vacation wear, business casual — all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines,
No. Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014 with over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews.
Yes. Ages 10 and under eat for
No. Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014 with over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 for private events. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150 or more with custom menus and AV support.
Open 7 days, 5-10 PM. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Show a valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table.
No. Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014 with over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews.
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.