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
“We walked in after a long day at the parks and were treated like family. The lobster ravioli was incredible.”
Mark & Lisa, Chicago — 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
International Drive hotels offer proximity to everything — except, usually, a great Italian restaurant. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park fills that void with scratch-made Italian cooking that stands apart from every chain on the strip. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Start with the arancini — golden-fried risotto balls stuffed with truffle and fontina — the Caprese with hand-pulled mozzarella and basil oil, or the mussels in white wine with garlic and fresh herbs. Entrees include the bucatini all'Amatriciana with guanciale and pecorino, the branzino roasted whole with lemon and capers, and the veal Marsala with wild mushrooms and a Marsala reduction.
Every steak on the menu is USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms — hand-cut and grilled to order. The filet arrives with truffle butter. The fourteen-ounce NY strip gets an herb-butter finish. The bone-in ribeye at twenty ounces is the statement order.
No frozen ingredients. No pre-made components. No shortcuts. This kitchen produces genuine Italian food the old-fashioned way: with fresh ingredients, skilled hands, and time.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo was created by the Navarra Group in 2014, bringing over thirty years of hospitality experience to International Drive. The family chose ICON Park as the home for a restaurant that would prove an independent Italian kitchen could outperform the chains surrounding it.
Over 4,000 reviews on Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor confirm that the experiment worked. Guests from I-Drive hotels across the corridor — budget to luxury — consistently rank Vincenzo as the best dinner of their trip.
The Amalfi Room hosts private events for 15 to 50 with AV and custom menus. Full buyouts handle up to 150. Over 1,500 events have demonstrated the team's ability to manage everything from intimate birthdays to convention galas.
Among the hundreds of restaurants lining International Drive, Vincenzo is the one that locals recommend to tourists — and that distinction says everything.
We walked in after a long day at the parks and were treated like family. The lobster ravioli was incredible.
Mark & Lisa, Chicago — Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park, the entertainment hub of International Drive. From any I-Drive hotel, the restaurant is typically five to ten minutes by car, and many hotels are within walking distance along the boulevard.
Complimentary valet parking runs every evening. No parking structures, no meters, no searching — just pull up and walk in.
International Drive connects Universal to the north with SeaWorld and the Convention Center to the south. ICON Park sits near the center, making Vincenzo accessible from virtually every hotel on the strip.
For I-Drive hotel guests, the convenience is unmatched. A short drive or walk leads to one of Orlando's best-reviewed Italian restaurants, with valet waiting at the door.
Our team of 30 had a private dinner in the Amalfi Room. Food was outstanding, service was flawless.
Sarah K., Dallas — OpenTable
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The bar program at Vincenzo rivals dedicated cocktail bars on Restaurant Row. Espresso Martinis, Negronis, and Aperol Spritzes headline the cocktail list, with a wine selection that spans Italian regions and California appellations.
Happy hour operates Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday brings half-price glass wines all evening — one of the best deals on International Drive.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room serves 15 to 50 with AV and tailored menus. Full buyouts accommodate up to 150 with complimentary valet, dedicated coordination, and menu customization.
Over 1,500 events hosted means the team handles group dining with the efficiency of a catering company and the warmth of a family restaurant.
The ossobuco was fall-off-the-bone tender and the tiramisu was the best I have ever had.
James R., Philadelphia — TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
I-Drive hotel guests who eat at Vincenzo almost always have the same reaction: why did it take until Thursday to find this place? The food is genuine, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the family behind it has been earning loyalty for over a decade.
Kids eat for $13 with a beverage. No dress code — flip-flops and tank tops are as welcome as slacks and a blazer. Walk-ins seated every night, or book on OpenTable in seconds.
Vincenzo is International Drive's best Italian restaurant because it earns that title every night — one plate, one guest, one table at a time.
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 a on i-drive drive 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 Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table.
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.