4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
10% off with your ticket. Better Italian dinner just down I-Drive from CityWalk.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“If I could give Christina ten stars, I’d still feel like I was shortchanging her. She turned what I expected to be a nice dinner into something I’m going to be talking about for weeks.”
Jim Kieffer · 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
Universal CityWalk offers visitors a collection of restaurants and entertainment venues within the Universal Orlando resort environment, but dining options extend well beyond its boundaries. Travelers who want an independent restaurant experience can explore International Drive instead of limiting their evening to CityWalk’s establishments.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana provides a full-service Italian dinner with familiar specialties, premium entrées, and an atmosphere that feels comfortable for couples, families, and groups. Located at ICON Park, the restaurant is separate from Universal CityWalk and offers guests a chance to experience another Orlando entertainment district.
Chicken piccata brings bright Italian flavors to the table through lemon, capers, and white wine. Lobster ravioli offers a seafood pasta alternative, featuring a lobster-and-ricotta filling with a rich lobster sauce. Cannoli rounds out the meal with crisp pastry and a sweet cream filling.
Together, these dishes create a complete Italian dining experience for visitors who want to leave CityWalk and enjoy dinner in a different part of Orlando.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
From the Universal Studios Florida and CityWalk area, Vincenzo is approximately 3.5 miles away, with an estimated 12-minute drive toward International Drive using the Universal Boulevard corridor. The route leads into the ICON Park area, where the Orlando Eye is visible near the StarFlyer, directly across from the restaurant.
Complimentary evening valet parking is provided at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, making Vincenzo an accessible off-property dinner destination.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Come straight from CityWalk. Universal Studios ticket holders get 10% off food, dine-in only.
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 Universal Studios 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.
Restaurants Outside CityWalk
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.
International Drive south of Universal has dozens of restaurants outside CityWalk, including Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park - handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, full bar, and complimentary valet. About 3.5 miles and 12 minutes from Universal.
Yes. Restaurants outside CityWalk on I-Drive typically have lower prices, shorter waits, full happy hours, and a wider selection. You avoid the theme park crowds and markup.
The I-Drive restaurant corridor south of Universal is about 3.5 miles from CityWalk, roughly 12 minutes by car or rideshare.
Yes. Vincenzo has 4,000+ reviews, handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, happy hour, kids menu, and complimentary valet at ICON Park on International Drive.
Yes. Full bar with craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5–7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday - half off wines by the glass.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Casual atmosphere - no need to dress up. Come as you are.
Drive or rideshare south on International Drive to ICON Park. About 12 minutes. Complimentary valet parking every evening.
Recommended, especially on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
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.