4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Disney area guests drive here for a reason. Handmade Italian worth every mile.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The ossobuco melted off the bone. I have been to Italy three times and this was as good as anything I ate in Rome. Incredible restaurant.”
Marco P., Brooklyn • TripAdvisor
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
Hilton Buena Vista Palace guests are surrounded by Disney dining — prix fixe character meals, overpriced resort restaurants, and the same familiar chains at Disney Springs. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive offers a welcome change: genuine Italian cooking, fair prices, and a family-owned atmosphere worth the 15 to 20 minute drive.
The menu covers everything from handmade pasta and fresh seafood to USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms. Start with the meatballs polenta — homemade meatballs in San Marzano sauce over soft polenta with ricotta — then order the lobster ravioli, the filet mignon, or the linguine frutti di mare loaded with shrimp, scallops, grouper, and clams.
Kids eat well here too: chicken tenders, cheese ravioli, spaghetti with meatballs, thin-crust pizza, or filet tips, all for $13 with a drink included. The atmosphere is relaxed enough for park-tired families but polished enough for a proper date night.
This is the kind of Italian restaurant that makes the drive feel like a reward, not a detour.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
When the Navarra family opened Vincenzo in 2014, they had a simple goal: build a restaurant they would want to eat at. Over 4,000 reviews later, that goal has become Orlando's gain.
The family brings over thirty years of hospitality experience to every evening service. The kitchen is staffed by cooks who know the recipes by heart, and the dining room is managed by a team that makes every guest — from convention-goers in business casual to families in flip-flops — feel equally valued.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests. Full buyouts handle up to 150. The family has coordinated more than 1,500 events with custom menus, AV equipment, and personal attention that event planners appreciate.
Vincenzo is not part of a restaurant group. It is not a franchise. It is a single restaurant owned by one family who chose International Drive as their home and have invested everything in making it the best Italian restaurant in the corridor.
Brought a group of twelve for my wife’s birthday and they handled everything perfectly. The Amalfi Room was gorgeous. Food was outstanding.
Robert K., Dallas • Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from Hilton Buena Vista Palace to Vincenzo takes about 15-20 Min, mostly along I-4 and International Drive. It is a straightforward route that Disney-area guests make regularly — especially after hearing about the restaurant from other travelers.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, at 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening, so you can pull up and walk straight to your table without circling garages or navigating lots.
International Drive is a completely different scene from the Disney corridor — more diverse dining, lower prices, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels like a break from the theme-park bubble. Vincenzo is the standout for Italian.
The restaurant is also convenient to Universal, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and dozens of major hotels. It sits at the center of Orlando's most visited area, accessible from nearly every direction.
Came for a convention dinner with colleagues. The tortellini with filet tips blew everyone away. Great spot for business dining without the corporate feel.
James H., Seattle • OpenTable
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
The cocktail program at Vincenzo features classic Italian drinks made properly: Negronis built with quality gin and Campari, Aperol Spritzes with real Prosecco, and Espresso Martinis shaken with fresh espresso. The wine list covers Italian and California selections, with options by the glass and bottle.
Happy hour makes the early evening affordable: Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday extends the deal — half-off wines by the glass all evening.
For private dining, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts handle groups up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and event coordination are included. Over 1,500 events have been hosted here.
Whether you are stopping in for a cocktail before dinner, celebrating a birthday, or planning a corporate gathering, Vincenzo has the experience and the space to make it happen.
We took our parents here for their anniversary. They grew up eating Italian in Newark. They said this was the closest they have felt to home in years.
Maria & Frank, Fort Lauderdale • OpenTable
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Whether you are visiting Orlando for the first time or returning for the tenth, Vincenzo on International Drive is the Italian restaurant that makes the trip feel complete. Hilton Buena Vista Palace guests discover it and wonder why they waited.
The atmosphere is upscale without being stuffy. The food is refined without being pretentious. The service is attentive without being intrusive. Kids are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone is welcome.
This is what a family-owned Italian restaurant looks like when the family has thirty years of experience and genuine pride in what they serve.
Vincenzo is about 15-20 Min from Hilton Buena Vista Palace. The restaurant is at ICON Park on International Drive, 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Yes. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Yes. We welcome families every night. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, not stuffy.
Yes. Show your Epic Universe theme park ticket and receive 10% off your dinner. Valid for dine-in guests during your visit.
Casual to smart casual. You are welcome to come straight from the parks. No dress code enforced, but many guests enjoy dressing up a bit for dinner.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Just pull up and we take care of the rest.
Yes. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
No dress code. You are welcome to come straight from the parks, the pool, or a conference. Shorts, casual wear, and vacation outfits are all perfectly fine. The vibe is upscale but casual and comfortable.
Every Wednesday, all wines by the glass are half off all night. It is one of the best wine deals on International Drive. Pair it with dinner for a memorable midweek evening.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.