Restaurant Near Westgate Lakes Resort Orlando

Italian Dining Near Westgate Lakes Resort

Staying at Westgate Lakes Resort and looking for a real restaurant? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, wine, and complimentary valet parking every evening. Westgate Lakes guests who want a dinner that feels like a night out, not another meal in the villa kitchen, come to Vincenzo for scratch-made Italian food and 4,000+ guest reviews worth of proof that it delivers.

Vincenzo is located on International Drive, convenient to Westgate Lakes Resort and the SeaWorld area of Orlando. The restaurant has been family-owned since 2014, serving guests who want real Italian cooking made from quality ingredients by people who care about what goes on the plate.

A Night Out from the Villa

Westgate Lakes Resort gives guests villa-style rooms with full kitchens, and that is great for breakfast and snacks. But after a few days of cooking on vacation, the kitchen starts to feel like homework. A night at Vincenzo is the opposite of that. Someone else does the cooking, someone else does the dishes, and the food is handmade Italian that you cannot replicate in a resort kitchen. Lobster ravioli made fresh that day. Gnocchi that melts. A 14-ounce bone-in ribeye cooked over real flame. A glass of Italian wine that someone else picked out for you.

That is what a vacation dinner is supposed to feel like. Not standing over a stove in a bathrobe. Vincenzo is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, so it fits into any night of the trip.

Family-Friendly and Date Night Ready

Westgate Lakes draws a lot of families, and Vincenzo welcomes every one of them. The kids menu has handmade pasta and options that keep the youngest guests happy. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, not stiff or formal. Kids are comfortable here, and so are the parents who have been wrangling them through theme parks all day.

At the same time, Vincenzo is a real date night restaurant. If the grandparents are watching the kids back at the villa, or if you are traveling as a couple, the Italian wine list, craft cocktails, candlelit atmosphere, and handmade food make for an evening worth getting dressed for. Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday give couples an extra reason to make it a midweek date.

SeaWorld Area Dining on International Drive

Westgate Lakes Resort is in the SeaWorld area of Orlando, and Vincenzo is on International Drive, convenient to that part of the city. After a day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or exploring the I-Drive corridor, Vincenzo is a dinner option that does not require driving across town. The complimentary valet parking means you pull up, hand over the keys, and walk in. No circling parking lots after a long day.

Menu Highlights

• ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle, seafood linguine
• ✦ 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
• ✦ Desserts made in-house — tiramisu, cannoli, panna cotta
• ✦ Happy hour specials Mon–Fri

Happy Hour Near Westgate Lakes

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. For Westgate Lakes guests who want to start the evening with a drink before dinner or settle into the bar for the night, happy hour at Vincenzo is a strong option on I-Drive.

Complimentary Valet Parking

Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. After a day of theme park parking and I-Drive traffic, the last thing anyone wants is to hunt for a spot. Pull up, hand over the keys, and walk in. Valet is included with every visit, every night.

Private Dining and Group Events

Traveling with a large family or group staying at Westgate Lakes? The Amalfi Room at Vincenzo accommodates 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. It is ideal for family reunions, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and group dinners during Orlando vacations. For private dining inquiries, visit our Private Events page or call (407) 745-4030.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa or Westgate Resorts. This page is intended to help guests searching for a restaurant near Westgate Lakes Resort find relevant dining information. 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.