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 food, all homemade, all delicious. We enjoyed the tri-colored cheese tortellini with steak tips and prosciutto. The wine selection is very large with a nice variety from all over the world.”
Ward, Indiana · 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
Guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort may want to explore nearby restaurants after enjoying their hotel’s pools, transportation options, and resort amenities. Portofino Bay and Royal Pacific include Universal Express Unlimited for eligible Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure attractions, while Sapphire Falls offers its own tropical-style resort experience.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant where guests from any of these properties can enjoy a relaxed evening outside the Universal resort complex. Travelers presenting qualifying Universal Studios admission receive 10% off food.
Tortellini with prosciutto and filet tips offers a hearty Italian pasta entrée with tri-color tortellini and savory garlic cream. The 14-ounce New York strip provides a substantial alternative for diners who prefer beef. Limoncello cake completes the meal with lemon and mascarpone flavors.
This range of choices makes Vincenzo suitable for travelers looking for a different restaurant experience after enjoying the amenities of their Loews accommodations.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The general driving estimate from the Loews hotels near Universal Studios to Vincenzo is 3.5 miles and approximately 12 minutes, with the precise route depending on the particular resort entrance. Head toward the Universal Boulevard and I-Drive corridor, navigating to ICON Park and its Orlando Eye and StarFlyer attractions.
Vincenzo sits opposite the Orlando StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, where free evening valet is available.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Universal Studios ticket = 10% off food, dine-in only. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Found this place on a random walk down I-Drive. Came back three nights in a row. The linguine clams were incredible.
Chris W., Denver — Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From the Loews Hotels at Universal, Vincenzo at ICON Park is roughly five to eight minutes south on International Drive. The route stays on I-Drive — direct, simple, and toll-free.
Complimentary valet parking awaits every evening. Pull up to ICON Park, hand off the keys, and walk in. No parking garages, no meters, no hunting for spaces.
ICON Park is the entertainment hub of International Drive, home to The Wheel, StarFlyer, shops, and dining venues. Vincenzo's central position within the complex makes it easy to locate and easy to enjoy.
For Loews guests accustomed to premium service, Vincenzo's complimentary valet sets the tone before the first course even arrives.
The Wine Down Wednesday deal is unbeatable. Half-off wines and the food is genuinely outstanding.
Amanda & Jake, Nashville — OpenTable
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The cocktail program at Vincenzo rivals standalone lounges on Restaurant Row. The Negroni is properly bitter and balanced. The Espresso Martini uses fresh espresso. The wine list curates Italian labels from Barolo to Vermentino alongside California selections.
Happy hour: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM — $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday brings half-price wine by the glass all evening.
Private events in the Amalfi Room accommodate 15 to 50 with AV support and tailored Italian menus. Full restaurant buyouts handle up to 150. Complimentary valet is included for all events.
With 1,500+ events completed, the Vincenzo team handles everything from rehearsal dinners to corporate receptions with the polish of a catering company and the heart of a family restaurant.
Our server recommended the ossobuco and it changed my life. Family-owned and you can tell.
Thomas B., Seattle — TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Loews Universal guests who dine at Vincenzo leave with a clear consensus: this was the best Italian meal of the trip. The Navarra family earns that distinction by treating every dinner as their most important.
Kids eat at $13 with a beverage. Adults choose from handmade pasta, Prime steaks, and a full bar. No dress code — come from the parks, the pool, or the conference. Walk-ins welcome every night.
Vincenzo is where premium hotel guests meet genuine Italian hospitality. The atmosphere is polished, the food is handmade, and the welcome is wide open to everyone.
Restaurants Near Loews Universal Hotels
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 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 3.5 miles and 12 minutes 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 Universal Studios ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your food.
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.