4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Super nice place. Very fancy without a dress code. Valet parking for free. We wanted a scratch kitchen dinner and they delivered 100%.”
SPOILT-226 · 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
Travelers looking for a steakhouse near SeaWorld Orlando may be interested in a premium beef dinner without necessarily requiring a dedicated steakhouse. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a casual Italian restaurant that includes USDA Prime steaks and braised meat specialties alongside traditional pasta and seafood dishes.
This broader menu is particularly useful for couples or groups when some guests want steak and others prefer Italian entrées. With upscale vibes and casual comfort, Vincenzo offers a satisfying beef-focused dinner without the formal atmosphere often associated with steakhouses.
The USDA Prime 14-ounce New York strip offers a traditional steak entrée. The Prime 20-ounce bone-in ribeye provides another substantial cut, while the Prime 10-ounce filet mignon offers a more tender option. Guests interested in slow-cooked beef can also explore the braised boneless short rib, with veal ossobuco available as another Italian specialty.
These selections reflect the restaurant’s premium meat offerings while preserving its identity as a family-owned Italian kitchen.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is located approximately 4.5 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, with a typical 15-minute drive toward ICON Park on International Drive. The restaurant occupies 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, directly across from the Orlando StarFlyer and near the Orlando Eye.
Complimentary evening valet parking is available during dinner service from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
NOT a steakhouse. A casual Italian restaurant with USDA Prime steaks on the menu. No dress code.
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.
Approximately 4.5 miles and 15 minutes north on International Drive at ICON Park.
USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms: filet mignon (10oz), NY strip 14oz ($65), bone-in ribeye 20oz ($80).
No. Vincenzo is an Italian restaurant with a premium steak program plus handmade pasta, seafood, and a full bar.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage. Great for families after SeaWorld.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening at ICON Park.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.