4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on International Drive. Complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We had a fantastic time. Francisco was wonderful — knowledgeable, extremely polite and professional. We had the calamari, lobster bisque, grouper risotto and chicken Marsala. I was in restaurants for 45 years and the hospitality and food quality are hard to come by.”
George, Orlando · 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
Deciding where to eat after Epic Universe can feel like one final task at the end of an already busy day. Rather than searching through restaurant listings when everyone is tired and hungry, planning a nearby dinner destination in advance can make the evening more enjoyable.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana serves dinner every night from 5 PM to 10 PM, offering an independent Italian restaurant experience with no formal dress requirements. Reservations can be arranged ahead of time, allowing visitors to coordinate their meal with their planned departure from the park.
A calamari appetizer provides an easy way to start dinner while everyone settles into their seats. Ossobuco, served with saffron risotto, offers a deeply flavored Italian braised specialty for guests with a larger appetite. Nutella cheesecake is an indulgent dessert to share or enjoy individually at the end of the meal.
The combination of comfortable dining and varied dishes creates a pleasant conclusion to a full theme park itinerary.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Once you leave the Epic Universe area, the estimated journey to Vincenzo is 10 minutes over approximately 2.5 miles. Head toward International Drive and the ICON Park attractions, watching for the StarFlyer as you near the final destination.
The restaurant offers complimentary valet during evening service, avoiding the need for another lengthy parking search. The address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819.
Vincenzo has been locally owned by the Navarra Group since 2014, with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Over 4,000 reviews and an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award.
No dress code. Arrive in park clothes, vacation wear, or whatever you happen to be wearing. Families, couples, and groups all feel welcome from the moment they walk in.
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.
Where to Eat After Epic Universe
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 2.5 miles from Universal’s Epic Universe 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 Epic Universe | 2.5 miles — about 10 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 |
| Epic Universe Ticket Discount | 10% off dinner with a valid Epic Universe 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 Epic Universe ticket. The discount applies to your entire table, dine-in only. Vincenzo is 2.5 miles north of Epic Universe 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.
Vincenzo is on International Drive, just minutes from Universal's Epic Universe. A short drive after a day at the park.
Yes. Kids menu available with Italian favorites for young guests.
Yes. Complimentary valet, a welcoming atmosphere, kids menu, and a full Italian menu for parents to enjoy.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Perfect for post-park dinner.
No. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant, not affiliated with Universal Parks.
Yes. The Amalfi Room seats 15-50 guests. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 150+. Custom menus from $85/person.
The International Drive corridor just north of Epic Universe has dozens of restaurants. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is one of the highest-rated, with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a full bar - just 2.5 miles from the park.
Yes. While Epic Universe has excellent in-park dining, International Drive north of the park has a full restaurant district with Italian, steaks, seafood, Mexican, and more. Most are a 10-minute drive or rideshare from the park entrance.
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.