4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Fresh seafood and Italian classics at ICON Park — 0.5 miles from Castle Hotel. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We walked from the Castle Hotel and found what might be the best Italian restaurant in Orlando. The lobster bisque to start, then the lobster ravioli — both were flawless.”
Katherine & Paul, Napa Valley — 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
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection guests who appreciate distinctive dining will find a kindred spirit at Vincenzo. The seafood program starts with sourcing — Chilean sea bass, Florida grouper, Faroe Island salmon, jumbo scallops, clams, shrimp, crab, and Maine lobster — all cooked to order in a scratch kitchen that has earned five-star reviews since 2014.
The scallop risotto is the headliner — truffle parmigiano risotto topped with perfectly seared jumbo sea scallops and caramelized shallots. The lobster ravioli, filled with Maine lobster and ricotta in a creamy lobster sauce, runs a close second. The grouper with crab risotto and citrus beurre blanc rounds out the top three.
Lighter options include the honey-glazed Faroe salmon with Brussels sprouts and the linguine alle vongole — Middle Neck clams sauteed in garlic, parsley, and white wine. The lobster bisque with cognac makes an excellent starter before any seafood entree.
This is seafood inside an Italian restaurant, which means the pasta, the sauces, and the preparation elevate every fish dish beyond what a typical seafood spot delivers. Walk 12 minutes from Castle Hotel and discover the difference.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo opened at ICON Park in 2014 and has been the neighborhood Italian restaurant ever since. The Navarra Group, the family behind it, has 33 years of hospitality experience — and it shows in the warmth of the greeting, the pace of the service, and the consistency of every plate.
The dining room fills with a genuine mix: hotel guests from the Castle and nearby properties, park visitors, Orlando locals, families celebrating. No two tables look the same, and that is the point. Vincenzo is for everyone.
Kids are welcome — the $13 kids menu includes a beverage and options like spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, and cheese ravioli. Parents relax, kids eat, everyone leaves happy.
Castle Hotel guests who value distinctive character will appreciate that Vincenzo is not a formula restaurant. It is a family restaurant with real recipes and real hospitality.
The server knew every wine on the list and recommended a Chianti Classico that paired perfectly with our ossobuco. This is hospitality done right.
The Hendersons, Austin — 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 on International Drive, across from the Orlando StarFlyer. Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection is 0.5 miles north on the same road — a pleasant 12-minute walk with no turns, no confusion, and no need for a car.
The address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet is available every evening if you prefer to drive, but the walkability from Castle Hotel is one of the best features of both locations.
The area around ICON Park is alive after dark — The Wheel lit up in color, families walking between attractions, shops and restaurants open late. Dinner at Vincenzo is part of that scene, not separate from it.
For Castle Hotel guests, Vincenzo is the kind of restaurant you discover on the first evening and return to on the last.
Monday all-night happy hour changed our Orlando trips. $10 Espresso Martini, the carpaccio, and the penne vodka salmon. Walking distance from the Castle and absurdly good.
Michael & Sara, Brooklyn — TripAdvisor
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The bar at Vincenzo is not an afterthought — it is a destination. Italian and California wines by the glass and bottle. Craft cocktails including Espresso Martinis, Negronis, and Aperol Spritzes. Draft and bottled beer. After-dinner digestifs.
Happy Hour makes the early evening affordable: $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails, Monday all night and Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday adds half-off wines by the glass all evening.
Private dining options include the Amalfi Room (15-50 guests) and full restaurant buyouts (150+). Corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and team celebrations are handled by a dedicated events team with over 1,500 events under their belt.
Whether you are hosting 5 or 50, Vincenzo has the space, the food, and the experience to make it work.
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.
Seven nights a week, 5 to 10 PM. Vincenzo is always open, always serving the same scratch-kitchen Italian food that earned it 4,000+ reviews.
No dress code. Walk-ins welcome. Kids menu $13 with beverage. Complimentary valet. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
From a quick weeknight dinner to a full Saturday celebration, Vincenzo handles the evening. Castle Hotel is 0.5 miles away — walk down I-Drive and eat well tonight.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is 0.5 miles from Castle Hotel — a 12-minute walk down International Drive. Fresh seafood includes Chilean sea bass, grouper, salmon, scallop risotto, lobster ravioli, linguine frutti di mare, and linguine with clams.
Yes. Both are on International Drive. The walk is about 12 minutes south to ICON Park. The route is well-lit and pedestrian-friendly. Complimentary valet is also available if you drive.
Chilean sea bass with prosecco butter, Florida grouper with crab risotto, Faroe Island salmon, scallop risotto with truffle parmigiano, lobster ravioli, linguine frutti di mare, linguine with clams, and shrimp and crab fra diavolo.
No. Vincenzo is a casual Italian restaurant that serves excellent seafood alongside handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, chicken, veal, appetizers, desserts, and a full bar. The seafood is fresh and cooked to order.
Yes. 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.
Yes. Complimentary valet every evening at ICON Park. Castle Hotel guests can also walk — no car needed.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with beverage. Options include spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, pizza, and filet tips.
Open 7 days, 5-10 PM. Reserve on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Show a valid Epic Universe ticket or Universal annual pass for 10% off your entire table.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection, or Marriott International. Vincenzo 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.