Restaurant Near Stella Nova Resort Universal Orlando

Italian Dinner Near Stella Nova Resort

Looking for a restaurant near Stella Nova Resort Universal 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. Universal's Stella Nova Resort is one of Universal's newer hotels built to serve the growing Universal Orlando campus and Epic Universe. When you want dinner outside the resort, Vincenzo on I-Drive delivers handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wine in a warm, family-owned setting.

Stella Nova Resort guests are here for the parks, and they are here for the experience. The hotel dining options are convenient, but they are hotel dining. Vincenzo is a restaurant. A real one. Family-owned for more than 33 years with 4,000+ guest reviews and a kitchen that makes everything from scratch. Open 7 days a week from 5 to 10 PM with complimentary valet parking.

The Evening You Planned Your Vacation Around

Every good Orlando vacation has that one dinner. The one you get dressed up for. The one you tell people about when you get home. Vincenzo is that dinner for Stella Nova guests. The handmade lobster ravioli. A perfectly seared USDA Prime filet mignon. Fresh Chilean Sea Bass. A glass of Italian wine while the Orlando evening settles in. The atmosphere is warm and genuine, not a theme park recreation of Italian dining but the real thing, built on 33 years of doing it right.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is on International Drive, convenient to the Universal Orlando area and Epic Universe. Guests should check current travel time.

Explore I-Drive Beyond the Resort

Stella Nova Resort is part of Universal's expanding campus, and International Drive is the corridor that connects all of Orlando's major attractions. ICON Park, the OCCC, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment line I-Drive for miles. Vincenzo is located on International Drive, putting you in the middle of the action on I-Drive while giving you a dining experience that feels like a destination. After dinner, the evening is yours. Walk the I-Drive strip, grab a nightcap, or head back to the resort.

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, carpaccio, bruschetta, meatballs
• ✦ Craft cocktails, Italian wine list, and after-dinner drinks
• ✦ Kids menu available for families
• ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening

Happy Hour Near Stella Nova Resort

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 at the bar, then move to your table for dinner. It is the kind of evening that makes a vacation feel like a vacation.

Complimentary Valet Parking

Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. International Drive can be busy, and after a day at the parks, parking should not be on your mind. Pull up to the front door, hand over the keys, and walk in. 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 Stella Nova Resort, Epic Universe, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, ICON Park, and I-Drive Orlando attractions. Open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, FL. This page is intended to help guests searching for a restaurant near Stella Nova Resort Universal Orlando find relevant dining information. Vincenzo is not affiliated with or endorsed by Universal Orlando Resort or its hotels. Information is accurate as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Please call (407) 745-4030 to confirm hours, availability, and current offerings.