Italian Restaurant for Portofino Bay Guests
Portofino Bay Hotel is inspired by the Italian seaside village of Portofino, so its guests already appreciate Italian culture and cuisine. When you want authentic Italian food made from scratch by an independent kitchen, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located on International Drive, convenient for Universal Orlando resort guests. Guests should check current travel time.
Vincenzo has been serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood on International Drive since 2014. Open every evening from 5 PM to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking.
Handmade Italian Food, Every Night
Portofino Bay guests know what good Italian food tastes like. Vincenzo delivers. Every pasta dish is handmade daily: the pappardelle Bolognese, the lobster ravioli, the gnocchi, all made from scratch in the kitchen that morning. The steaks are USDA Prime. The seafood is fresh. The wine list features Italian selections from Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, and Sicily. And the desserts, tiramisu, cannoli, chocolate torte, are all baked in-house.
With more than 4,000 guest reviews, Vincenzo has built its reputation one plate at a time.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Handmade pasta daily: pappardelle Bolognese, lobster ravioli, gnocchi, rigatoni
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks: filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, New York strip
- ✦ Fresh seafood: Chilean sea bass, calamari, shrimp fra diavolo, lobster bisque
- ✦ Italian appetizers: burrata, meatballs, bruschetta, fried calamari
- ✦ Craft cocktails, espresso martini, Italian wines by the glass and bottle
- ✦ House-made desserts: tiramisu, cannoli, chocolate torte
- ✦ Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
Independently Owned, Not a Chain
Orlando's tourist corridors are filled with chain restaurants and themed dining. Vincenzo is independently owned and family-operated, and that difference shows up in every detail. The pasta is made by hand, not shipped in frozen. The wine list is curated with care. The service is attentive but never rushed. This is a real Italian kitchen run by people who care about what they put on your plate, and it is the kind of restaurant locals recommend to their out-of-town friends.
Private Dining and Group Events
Celebrating a special occasion during your Universal trip? Vincenzo offers private dining rooms for birthday dinners, anniversaries, family reunions, and corporate gatherings. Custom menus and dedicated service staff are available for groups of any size. Full restaurant buyout is also an option for larger events. Call ahead and let the team handle everything.