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
“Delicious from start to finish. The calamari was incredibly tender. Very generous and tasty servings.”
Joy, 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 near SeaWorld Orlando often depends on whether your group wants convenience, menu variety, or an experience outside the park area. Families traveling together may have different preferences, making a restaurant with seafood, pasta, chicken, and beef a practical choice.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana brings those options together in an independently owned restaurant at ICON Park on International Drive. Its welcoming atmosphere and varied menu allow visitors to enjoy dinner together without choosing separate restaurants for different tastes.
Lobster ravioli offers a seafood pasta entrée filled with lobster and ricotta. The 14-ounce New York strip provides a premium beef choice for guests seeking a hearty dinner. Nutella cheesecake introduces chocolate-hazelnut flavors for dessert.
These contrasting dishes give a mixed group several options while keeping everyone at the same table.
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.
The journey from SeaWorld Orlando to Vincenzo covers approximately 4.5 miles, usually around 15 minutes by car along the International Drive corridor. Navigate toward ICON Park and identify the Orlando Eye and StarFlyer, with the restaurant positioned directly across from the StarFlyer at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Complimentary evening valet parking is available upon arrival.
Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 33 years of hospitality experience and more than 4,000 guest reviews.
No dress code. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
We came after Epic Universe 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 is about 15 minutes south of Universal Orlando on International Drive. A quick Uber, Lyft, or drive down I-Drive puts you at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112.
Yes. We open at 5 PM nightly, perfect timing after a day at the parks. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, a full bar, and a relaxed atmosphere to unwind after the rides.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included. Spaghetti with meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine Alfredo, pizza, and more.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak tourist season when tables fill quickly. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. No need to search for a spot after a long day at Universal.
Yes. Full bar with craft cocktails, Italian and California wines, bottled beer, and happy hour specials. Monday happy hour runs all night; Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM.
Beyond CityWalk, International Drive south of Universal has a full restaurant district. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park is about 15 minutes away with 4,000+ reviews, handmade Italian, steaks, seafood, and complimentary valet.
No. CityWalk has good options but International Drive south of Universal has dozens more restaurants at lower prices with full bars, happy hours, and a more relaxed atmosphere. Most are a 10-minute drive or rideshare.
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.