4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Scratch-kitchen Italian at ICON Park — 0.7 miles from Residence Inn. Complimentary valet. Open 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We walked over from our hotel after a convention day and it was the best decision. The short rib pappardelle was incredible and the service was warm and attentive.”
Mark & Lisa, Chicago — 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
Chain Italian is everywhere in Orlando. Real Italian — the scratch-kitchen kind, where pasta is made daily and nothing comes from a freezer — is harder to find. Vincenzo on International Drive is that restaurant, and it is just 0.7 miles from the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center.
The menu covers the Italian spectrum: butternut squash ravioli with porcini and truffle cream, tortellini with filet tips and prosciutto, linguine frutti di mare with shrimp and scallops. Chicken piccata with capers and lemon butter handles lighter appetites.
Steaks anchor the heavier side: a 14oz NY strip with garlic herb butter and mashed potatoes. Seafood lovers choose between linguine frutti di mare — shrimp, scallops, grouper, clams — and the Florida grouper with crab risotto and citrus beurre blanc.
Everything — including every dessert — is made fresh. Homemade tiramisu — espresso-soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream. No shortcuts.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since 2014, the restaurant has served over a million guests — convention attendees, park visitors, and Orlando locals celebrating milestones.
That family foundation shapes everything. Servers greet guests warmly, the kitchen takes pride in every plate, and the atmosphere feels welcoming whether you arrive in a suit or shorts. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
The Amalfi Room accommodates private gatherings of 15 to 50. Full restaurant buyouts handle 150 or more. Over 1,500 events hosted and counting — many from convention groups staying at nearby hotels like the Residence Inn.
In an area where chains dominate, Vincenzo stands apart as a restaurant built on family values and consistency.
We are vegetarian and the kitchen was incredibly accommodating. The butternut squash ravioli and the gnocchi were outstanding.
Priya & Anil, San Jose — Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park, across from Orlando StarFlyer. From the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center, it is a 0.7-mile walk along Universal Blvd — about 15 minutes on foot. A quick drive with complimentary valet is even easier.
Complimentary valet parking eliminates the hassle of finding a spot in a busy area. Drive up, hand off the keys, walk inside.
ICON Park is an evening destination on its own — The Wheel lights up after dark, StarFlyer spins overhead, and the walkways fill with families and couples. Dinner at Vincenzo fits naturally into that evening.
No GPS headaches, no highway maze. Just a 15-minute walk via Universal Blvd to one of the best Italian restaurants on International Drive.
Celebrated our 25th anniversary here. The veal ossobuco, the wine, the service — it was a night we will never forget.
Karen & Doug, Minneapolis — OpenTable
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 — perfect for convention groups from the Residence Inn.
From a solo Negroni at the bar to a 40-person rehearsal dinner, Vincenzo handles both ends of the spectrum.
Best meal of our two-week Florida vacation. The short rib pappardelle was rich, complex, and beautifully plated.
The Williams Family, London — TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Shorts welcome. Business casual welcome. Date night welcome. Kids in strollers welcome. Vincenzo has seen it all and seats everyone the same way — warmly.
The food is upscale. The atmosphere is comfortable. The parking is free. And the kitchen is open every night from 5 to 10 PM with a full menu, a full bar, and a $13 kids menu.
That combination — great food, zero pretense, genuine hospitality — is why guests from Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center keep Vincenzo on their dinner list. Walk 15 minutes or drive 2 — either way, you will be glad you came.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park on International Drive is one of the highest-rated Italian restaurants near Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center. Just 0.7 miles away — a 15-minute walk via Universal Blvd. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, full bar, happy hour, and complimentary valet.
Vincenzo is 0.7 miles from the Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Convention Center — about a 15-minute walk via Universal Blvd. Located at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park, across from Orlando StarFlyer. Complimentary valet on arrival.
Yes. The walk is 0.7 miles along Universal Blvd, taking about 15 minutes. It is a straightforward route with sidewalks. Alternatively, a quick drive puts you at the front door with complimentary valet.
Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night. Best happy hour deal within walking distance of Residence Inn Convention Center.
No dress code. Shorts, vacation wear, business casual — all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Come as you are after a long convention day.
Yes. Ages 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage included. Options include spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips.
Yes. Vincenzo's Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 for private events. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate 150 or more with custom menus and AV support. Ideal for convention groups staying at Residence Inn.
Show a valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table. Dine-in only.
No. Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014 with over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners' Choice and Golden Fork Award winner.
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.