4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Waldorf Astoria to handmade Italian at ICON Park. 15-20 Min Drive. Free valet, no dress code, open nightly 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · Google
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
Waldorf Astoria guests know exceptional dining. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana meets that standard with a different approach — not formal, not stiff, but uncompromising in the kitchen. The filet mignon is USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms. The sea bass is seared to order. The lobster ravioli is filled and folded by hand every morning.
This is the kind of Italian cooking where quality shows in every detail: fresh burrata with heirloom tomatoes, ossobuco braised for hours until the marrow is silk, risotto stirred to order with Parmigiano-Reggiano and white truffle oil. The wine list includes Italian and California bottles that complement every course.
End with the homemade tiramisu — a layered, espresso-soaked dessert that has become one of the most praised items in Vincenzo's 4,000+ guest reviews.
The difference between Vincenzo and a hotel restaurant is intention. Every dish is built from scratch each evening by a kitchen that cares about what leaves the pass. Waldorf guests recognize that quality instantly.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
The Navarra Group opened Vincenzo in 2014 with more than 33 years of hospitality experience. Their approach is simple: hire people who care, source ingredients that matter, and treat every guest like they belong. It is the opposite of a corporate restaurant, and the results speak for themselves.
Waldorf Astoria guests appreciate that Vincenzo is locally owned and independently operated. There is no chain playbook, no focus group menu, no generic experience. The family behind the restaurant is present, attentive, and invested in every evening's success.
Despite the refined food, the atmosphere is relaxed. There is no dress code — and that is intentional. Vincenzo wants guests to feel comfortable whether they arrive in a blazer or a polo shirt. The food does the impressing, not the rules.
For Waldorf guests accustomed to polished hospitality, Vincenzo offers something they may not expect on International Drive: a restaurant with real soul and real cooking behind it.
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.
The Waldorf Astoria sits in the Bonnet Creek area near Walt Disney World, about 15 to 20 minutes from Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive. The drive is worth it — and complimentary valet at the restaurant means you arrive with zero hassle.
ICON Park is a different energy from the Waldorf corridor, and that is part of the appeal. The observation wheel glows against the sky, the area is walkable, and the evening atmosphere on I-Drive makes dinner feel like a destination.
Vincenzo manages to feel both relaxed and refined — the kind of place where you can come in from a Disney day in casual clothes or dress up for a date night, and either way the experience works. The food quality stays constant regardless of what you are wearing.
Waldorf guests looking to explore Orlando beyond the Disney bubble consistently point to Vincenzo as one of the few I-Drive restaurants that genuinely delivers on its promise.
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.
The bar program at Vincenzo holds up to serious scrutiny. Italian wines from small producers, California bottles with depth, handcrafted cocktails like the classic Negroni and Aperol Spritz, and a curated selection of spirits that bartenders actually know how to use.
Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM — $4 beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all evening, which pairs perfectly with a midweek dinner away from the resort.
For Waldorf guests organizing private events — rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, corporate gatherings — the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 with custom Italian menus, AV support, and a dedicated event team. Full restaurant buyouts for 150+ are available with complimentary valet for every guest.
Vincenzo has hosted over 1,500 private events since opening. The team knows how to execute a formal seated dinner and a casual group gathering with equal polish.
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.
Waldorf Astoria guests keep coming back to Vincenzo because excellence does not always require formality. Sometimes the best meal of your trip happens at a casual Italian restaurant on I-Drive where the chef still cooks and the owner still greets guests at the door.
No jacket required. No reservations required most nights. Just arrive, sit down, and let the kitchen do what it has been doing for over a decade.
For Waldorf guests who have experienced the best — Vincenzo on International Drive is the kind of unexpected find that redefines what Orlando dining can be.
Vincenzo is at ICON Park on International Drive, 15-20 min drive from Waldorf Astoria Orlando. Address: 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Vincenzo is a casual Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wines. Guest favorites include linguine frutti di mare (jumbo shrimp, scallops, grouper, and clams in cherry tomato sauce) and butternut squash ravioli (homemade ravioli with porcini mushrooms, sage, and truffle cream sauce).
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Drive to 8255 International Drive at ICON Park and hand your keys to the valet. No charge.
No dress code. Shorts, park clothes, flip-flops, casual wear — all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Come as you are.
Yes. Monday happy hour runs all night 5-10 PM. Tuesday through Friday, 5-7 PM. $4 bottled beer, $7 wine by the glass, $10 well cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday: half-off wines by the glass all night.
Very. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage. Options include spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips. No dress code.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Waldorf Astoria Orlando or any theme park, hotel, or convention center properties. Vincenzo is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.