4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Handmade Italian on I-Drive, 15 minutes from SeaWorld. Complimentary valet at ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“The experience was so good we came back twice on the same trip!”
Brian R · 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
The question of where to eat after SeaWorld often comes up when everyone is ready to leave the crowds behind and enjoy a proper meal. Choosing Vincenzo Cucina Italiana gives visitors a chance to unwind at an independent restaurant instead of extending their day inside another busy attraction.
The dining room has an upscale feel without requiring dress clothes, so park guests can arrive comfortably. Whether traveling with friends or enjoying an evening as a couple, Vincenzo offers the opportunity to share a meal and talk about the day’s experiences.
Homemade gnocchi provides soft Italian potato pasta for guests seeking a comforting dinner. Scallop risotto introduces a seafood alternative with jumbo scallops and creamy truffle Parmigiano risotto. Limoncello cake offers a refreshing lemon-flavored dessert after the richer dishes.
This combination of pasta, seafood, and Italian sweets creates a relaxed conclusion to the evening.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is locally owned and operated by the Navarra Group, a family with over 33 years of hospitality experience. Since opening on International Drive in 2014, Vincenzo has welcomed locals, visitors, families, convention guests, and travelers from all over the world.
That family history is felt in the way guests are treated. No attitude. No dress code. No pressure. Just great food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes people feel comfortable the moment they walk in.
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, enjoying a date night, bringing the kids after the parks, hosting a business dinner, or simply looking for a real Italian meal in Orlando, Vincenzo feels personal. It feels like a restaurant with history, pride, and people behind it.
That is what makes Vincenzo different. It is not a chain. It is not a compromise. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Orlando's most visited area.
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.
From SeaWorld Orlando, allow approximately 15 minutes for the 4.5-mile journey toward ICON Park on International Drive. Look for the Orlando Eye when approaching the entertainment area, then find Vincenzo directly opposite the Orlando StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Complimentary evening valet parking makes the arrival process convenient after a day at the attractions.
Locally owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Open nightly 5–10 PM. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
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.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive. Handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, full bar. 4.5 miles from SeaWorld.
Yes. Casual dress is welcome. Shorts, flip-flops, park outfits.
Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.
Complimentary valet every evening.
Open 7 days, 5 PM to 10 PM.
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.