Family Italian Dinner Near Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Looking for a restaurant near Cabana Bay Beach Resort Orlando? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a full-service Italian restaurant on International Drive convenient to Universal Orlando hotels, Epic Universe, Universal Studios, ICON Park, and Orlando attractions. Cabana Bay is one of Universal's most popular family hotels, and after a day of water slides, the lazy river, and theme park rides, your family deserves a real Italian dinner. Vincenzo serves handmade pasta made fresh daily, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and wine. Open 7 days a week from 5 to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking and 4,000+ guest reviews.
The food court at Cabana Bay gets the job done for quick meals, but there comes a night during every family vacation when you want something better. Vincenzo is that restaurant. Family-owned for more than 33 years. Real ingredients. Real cooking. A warm, welcoming atmosphere where kids are comfortable and parents can actually enjoy a glass of wine.
After the Pool and the Parks
Cabana Bay families know the drill. Wake up early, hit the parks, come back for the pool, go back to the parks. By dinnertime, everyone is sunburned, happy, and starving. That is exactly the right time for Vincenzo. The kids order off the kids menu while the parents dig into lobster ravioli, a Bone-In Ribeye, or Chilean Sea Bass. Nobody is rushing you. The valet takes care of parking. The waiter remembers your drink order. It is the kind of dinner that turns a good vacation into a great one.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is on International Drive, convenient to the Universal Orlando area. After a day at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, or Epic Universe, dinner at Vincenzo gives the whole family something to look forward to.
Kids Are Welcome Here
Some Italian restaurants make families feel like an inconvenience. Vincenzo is not one of them. Kids are welcome. The kids menu features handmade pasta and other Italian favorites. The staff is experienced with families and knows how to make everyone feel at home. Cabana Bay Beach Resort attracts families with young kids, and Vincenzo is the kind of restaurant where a five-year-old eating spaghetti and a parent savoring a filet mignon can both have a great time at the same table.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle, lasagna, fettuccine
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks — filet mignon, Bone-In Ribeye, New York strip
- ✦ Fresh seafood — Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo, calamari
- ✦ Italian appetizers — burrata, bruschetta, meatballs, carpaccio
- ✦ Kids menu for families
- ✦ Craft cocktails, Italian wine list, and after-dinner drinks
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
Happy Hour for Parents Who Earned It
After wrangling kids through roller coasters and water slides all day, happy hour is not a luxury. It is a necessity. Monday happy hour runs all night. Tuesday through Friday, happy hour is from 5 to 7 PM with specials on craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass, all evening. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials throughout the night. Start with happy hour, move into dinner, and let the day melt away.
Complimentary Valet Parking
Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. International Drive parking can be a challenge, especially with a van full of tired kids. At Vincenzo, pull up to the front door, hand over the keys, and walk in. No parking garages. No circling. Valet is included with every visit.
Location on International Drive
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819, on International Drive. The restaurant is on International Drive, convenient to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Studios, Epic Universe, CityWalk, ICON Park, and I-Drive Orlando attractions. Open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended during busy family travel seasons. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Location
International Drive, Orlando
Hours
7 Days, 5 PM – 10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Happy Hour
Mon All Night / Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
Private Dining
For private celebrations and group events, the Amalfi Room at Vincenzo accommodates 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. For private dining inquiries, visit our Private Events page or call (407) 745-4030.
