Italian Dinner for Universal Resort Guests
After spending the day at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, or the new Epic Universe, the last thing most people want is another crowded theme park restaurant. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located on International Drive, convenient for Universal Orlando resort guests. Guests should check current travel time. The restaurant serves handmade Italian food, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood every evening from 5 PM to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking.
Sapphire Falls guests who want a real Italian dinner with proper wine, attentive service, and food made from scratch have been coming to Vincenzo since 2014. More than 4,000 reviews speak for themselves.
What Makes Vincenzo Different
Theme park dining is convenient but rarely memorable. Vincenzo is the opposite. The pasta is handmade every single day. The gnocchi, the pappardelle, the lobster ravioli, all made from scratch in the kitchen. The steaks are USDA Prime, not the grade you get at a chain steakhouse. The seafood is fresh. The desserts are baked in-house. And nobody rushes you through your meal so they can flip the table.
This is independently owned Italian dining on International Drive, not a corporate franchise. That difference shows up in every dish.
Menu Highlights for Park Visitors
- ✦ 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
Happy Hour After the Rides
Vincenzo offers happy hour Monday all night, and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features wines by the glass at reduced prices. Martini Tuesday brings cocktail specials. After a long day of roller coasters and lines, there is nothing better than settling into a comfortable seat with a proper cocktail and a plate of handmade pasta.
Group Dining and Private Events
Traveling with a large group or celebrating something special during your Universal trip? Vincenzo offers private dining rooms for birthday dinners, family celebrations, and group events. Custom menus and dedicated service staff make planning easy. Full restaurant buyout is also available. Call ahead and let the team handle the details.