4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando. Free valet. No dress code.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Excellent meal and superior service. House made pastas and thoughtful wine list made this an evening to remember.”
Steve, Detroit · 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
Exploring restaurants near SeaWorld Orlando gives visitors the opportunity to discover dining experiences beyond the attractions and surrounding resort properties. For guests who want a full-service meal after spending the day at the park, International Drive offers independently owned restaurants alongside familiar national chains.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides casual Italian dining with traditional pasta, fresh seafood, and premium beef selections in a welcoming atmosphere. Family-owned since 2014, Vincenzo serves dinner nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM and has earned more than 4,000 online reviews.
Calamari provides a crispy seafood appetizer that guests can share before dinner. Chicken Marsala offers tender chicken accompanied by mushrooms and a savory Marsala sauce. Traditional tiramisu finishes the meal with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
These selections give SeaWorld visitors a complete Italian dinner experience away from the busy theme park environment.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is approximately 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, with an estimated 15-minute drive along the International Drive corridor toward ICON Park. The restaurant is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer, with the Orlando Eye nearby.
Complimentary evening valet parking is available for guests arriving from the SeaWorld area.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Open nightly 5–10 PM. No SeaWorld ticket discount — but Universal Studios or Epic Universe ticket = 10% off food.
Hands down the best Italian spot in Orlando. The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely incredible. The lobster ravioli was out of this world.
Jennifer, Orlando • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Located at ICON Park on International Drive, near Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld, the Orange County Convention Center, major hotels, and Orlando's top attractions, Vincenzo is one of the easiest dinner choices in the city.
After a long park day, a convention, a family outing, or a night exploring International Drive, guests can sit down, relax, and enjoy a real meal without leaving the area. Complimentary valet parking makes the evening simple from the moment you arrive.
Vincenzo is casual enough for vacation clothes, shorts, and families, but polished enough for date nights, business dinners, private events, and celebrations. The atmosphere is warm, upbeat, and welcoming: the kind of place where tourists feel comfortable and locals still recommend it.
In a city full of chains and crowded tourist restaurants, Vincenzo gives guests something better: authentic Italian food, real hospitality, and a comfortable restaurant experience right in the heart of I-Drive.
We came after the parks and it was the perfect way to end the day. The gnocchi was unreal and the valet made everything so easy.
Mike & Sarah, New Jersey • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Vincenzo is more than dinner. It is a place to meet for drinks, celebrate, gather, and enjoy the night.
The full bar features handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, California wines, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, martinis, wine, beer, and more. Happy Hour is available Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday brings half-off wines by the glass all night.
For private events, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining, private luncheons, and full restaurant buyouts. From rehearsal dinners and birthdays to corporate events, conferences, family celebrations, and group dinners, Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 events with custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and experienced event support.
Whether you are stopping in for happy hour, bringing the family for dinner, planning a private celebration, or looking for the best Italian restaurant near the Convention Center and Orlando attractions, Vincenzo makes every visit feel easy, memorable, and worth choosing.
This place is a hidden gem on I-Drive. Not a chain, not overpriced tourist food. Real Italian with real heart. 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.
Whether you are a local looking for a trusted Italian restaurant, a family coming in after a day at the parks, a convention guest planning a business dinner, or a visitor searching for something better than another chain, Vincenzo makes dinner easy.
No dress code. No fuss. Kids are welcome. Vacation clothes are welcome. Business dinners are welcome. Date nights, birthdays, happy hour, private events, and last-minute dinners all fit here.
That is why Vincenzo works for Orlando: it gives guests the comfort of a family-owned Italian restaurant with the convenience of being right in the heart of International Drive.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is convenient to SeaWorld. 4,000+ reviews. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and complimentary valet parking.
8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Near ICON Park and Epic Universe.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15-50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150. Custom menus from $85/person.
International Drive north of SeaWorld has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is about 4.5 miles / 15 minutes away with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, and complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Yes. The International Drive corridor north of SeaWorld has Italian, steaks, seafood, and more. Sand Lake Road (Restaurant Row) is also nearby with additional options. Most are a 10 to 15 minute drive from the park, with Vincenzo about 4.5 miles away.
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.