Restaurants Near Lake Buena Vista

Italian Food Worth the Short Drive from LBV

The Lake Buena Vista area has plenty of restaurants. Most of them are chains. If you want something different, something made from scratch by a family that has been cooking on International Drive for over 33 years, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a short drive away. Located on International Drive on I-Drive, about 15 to 20 minutes from the LBV hotel corridor, Vincenzo serves handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood every night of the week.

Over 4,000 guests have left reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook. The Navarra family does not cut corners. Everything is made fresh daily, the service is genuine, and complimentary valet parking makes the arrival effortless. When you are searching for restaurants near Lake Buena Vista that feel like a real dining experience, Vincenzo delivers.

What Sets Vincenzo Apart

Every pasta dish at Vincenzo is made by hand that day. The House-Made Gnocchi, Lobster Ravioli, Short Rib Pappardelle, Filet and Prosciutto Tortellini, and Lasagna are all prepared fresh. USDA Prime steaks include filet mignon, a 14-ounce New York Strip, and a 20-ounce Bone-In Ribeye. Fresh seafood features Chilean Sea Bass, Faroe Island Salmon, Florida Grouper, and Scallop Risotto.

This is not the kind of food you find at the restaurants near Lake Buena Vista that reheat everything from a bag. Vincenzo's kitchen runs on fresh ingredients, family recipes, and three decades of experience on International Drive in Orlando.

What to Expect

• ✦ Convenient to Lake Buena Vista, 15-20 minutes via I-4
• ✦ Handmade pasta prepared fresh every day
• ✦ USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood
• ✦ Full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wines, and happy hour specials
• ✦ Complimentary valet parking on International Drive
• ✦ Welcoming atmosphere for families, tourists, and couples
• ✦ Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM

Good for Families, Tourists, and Groups

Whether you are visiting the parks with the family, on a couples getaway, or traveling with a group, Vincenzo is one of the best restaurants near Lake Buena Vista for a real Italian dinner. The Chicken Marsala at $27 is a crowd-pleaser. The Lasagna at $24 is a hit with kids and adults. The Filet Mignon is the kind of steak that makes you forget about the chain restaurants near your hotel.

Vincenzo is welcoming, not stuffy. You can come in from the parks, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar, and sit down to a meal that feels like a proper dinner. That is what guests from Lake Buena Vista keep coming back for.

Happy Hour

Happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 PM to 7 PM. Monday happy hour lasts all night. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass. Draft beers from $4, wines by the glass from $7, craft cocktails from $10. A great way to unwind after a day near the parks.

Delivery and Takeout

Vincenzo delivers through Uber Eats and DoorDash to the Lake Buena Vista area and surrounding Orlando hotels. You can also order directly at vincenzosorlando.com for pickup. Same quality, same handmade food.

Private Dining

The Amalfi Room at Vincenzo seats 15 to 50 guests for private events including corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, and family gatherings. All-inclusive packages with dedicated service staff, custom menus, and AV capabilities. Learn more about private dining.