4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Real Italian on I-Drive, worth the drive from Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Open 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Hands down the best Italian on I-Drive. The scallop risotto was restaurant-of-the-year quality.”
Jennifer, Orlando — 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
The drive from Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to Vincenzo takes about 18 minutes. What awaits is an Italian restaurant where the pasta is made by hand, the steaks are USDA Prime, the seafood is fresh, and the desserts are made in the same kitchen that cooks everything else.
This is not the kind of Italian restaurant that heats up pre-made lasagna or uses canned sauce. The linguine shrimp and crab fra diavolo starts with fresh-rolled pasta. The linguine frutti di mare with shrimp and scallops uses ingredients sourced daily. The chicken parmigiana is breaded and fried to order.
Start with arancini — fried risotto balls with wild mushrooms, truffle, and fontina. Pair your entree with an Italian or California wine from the list. End with limoncello cake with mascarpone cream.
Complimentary valet at ICON Park, a $13 kids menu, and no dress code make Vincenzo accessible to every guest at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Most restaurants on International Drive are corporate operations. Vincenzo is a family business — owned and run by the Navarra Group, which has been in hospitality for more than three decades.
That experience translates to service you can feel. The host remembers returning guests. The server knows the wine list cold. The kitchen accommodates allergies, preferences, and last-minute changes without drama.
For groups, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests and full restaurant buyouts for 150 or more. Custom menus, AV setup, and event coordination are handled by people who have done it over 1,500 times.
Family-owned, family-run, and built on the belief that every guest deserves to feel welcome.
Hands down the best Italian on I-Drive. The scallop risotto was restaurant-of-the-year quality.
Jennifer, Orlando — OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The route from Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress to Vincenzo follows I-4 East to International Drive — about 18 minutes in typical traffic. Navigation is simple, and the International Drive exit is well-marked.
Valet parking is complimentary every evening at ICON Park. Arrive, hand off the car, and walk directly to the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no circling.
After dinner, the ICON Park entertainment district offers The Wheel, StarFlyer, shops, and street energy. Many guests extend the evening before driving back to the resort.
For guests at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress who want one dinner that truly stands out during their Orlando trip, the 18-minute drive to Vincenzo is the move to make.
We came after the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They did not bat an eye. Best dinner of our trip.
The Morrison Family, Connecticut — Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo's full bar anchors the evening. Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, Negronis, Italian reds and whites, California cabernets, draft beer, and a cocktail list that changes with the season.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. That means $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 cocktails — the best deal on I-Drive for a pre-dinner drink. Wine Down Wednesday adds half-off wines by the glass for the entire night.
Group dining is available in the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests or via full restaurant buyout for 150 or more. Custom menus, AV capabilities, and coordinated service make every event seamless.
From a solo Negroni at the bar to a 40-person rehearsal dinner, Vincenzo handles both ends of the spectrum.
Hidden gem on I-Drive. Not a chain, not overpriced tourist food. 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.
Expect real Italian food — handmade pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood. Expect a full bar with craft cocktails and a wine list that spans Italy and California. Expect desserts made in-house every day.
Expect no dress code, no pretension, and no pressure. Shorts, sandals, and park lanyards are common. So are suits and dresses. Vincenzo welcomes both without distinction.
Expect complimentary valet, attentive service, and the kind of meal that makes you want to come back before you leave Orlando.
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 18 minutes by car from the Lake Buena Vista area. 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.
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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.