4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Worth the drive from Disney's doorstep. Scratch Italian that makes the trip memorable.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We drove from LBV specifically for Vincenzo. Twenty minutes well spent. The lobster ravioli was better than anything in Disney Springs and the price was more reasonable.”
The Petersons, Minnesota · Google
The Menu
Housemade pasta, steaks, seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, cocktails, wine, desserts, and a kids menu — all served in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo
Lake Buena Vista puts you near Disney, Disney Springs, and a cluster of hotel restaurants that all serve the same predictable menu. For something genuinely different, Vincenzo is 15 to 20 minutes east on International Drive.
The lobster ravioli alone makes the drive worthwhile — handmade ravioli stuffed with Maine lobster and ricotta, served in a creamy lobster sauce that has nothing in common with what passes for Italian at Disney Springs.
The USDA Prime filet mignon from Creekstone Farms is another draw. Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and broccolini. The quality of the beef is immediately apparent.
For families with kids who just spent all day at the parks, the $13 kids menu means everyone eats well. The complimentary valet means no more parking garages.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Disney Springs restaurants are designed for volume. Vincenzo is designed for quality. The difference is apparent from the first bite. The pasta is handmade, not pulled from a package. The sauces are simmered, not opened from a jar.
The Navarra family opened Vincenzo in 2014 with a simple proposition: real Italian food on International Drive. A decade later, that proposition has earned over 4,000 reviews from guests who discovered something genuine in a sea of manufactured dining experiences.
Lake Buena Vista guests who make the drive to Vincenzo consistently describe it as the best dinner of their trip — and that includes guests who ate at every Disney property.
That comparison is not marketing. It is the natural conclusion of guests who experienced both.
We ate at three Disney Springs restaurants and then found Vincenzo. No comparison. The gnocchi was ethereal and the atmosphere felt real, not themed.
The Collins Family, Connecticut • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from the LBV area to Vincenzo takes 15 to 20 minutes via I-4 or surface roads. For Disney-area guests accustomed to 30-minute waits for a bus, the drive is reasonable.
Complimentary valet at Vincenzo eliminates parking stress. The transition from driving to dining is immediate.
Open 5 to 10 PM. Reservations recommended, especially for groups and weekend visits.
The drive back to LBV after dinner is typically faster due to reduced evening traffic.
The happy hour pricing alone justified the drive from LBV. $10 Negroni compared to $22 at Disney. And the food was significantly better.
Budget-Conscious Dad, Ohio • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
Disney bar prices can exceed $20 per cocktail. Vincenzo's happy hour offers $10 cocktails, $7 wines, and $4 beers. Monday happy hour runs all night. Wine Down Wednesday drops wines by the glass to half price.
The cocktail program features Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis — all handcrafted with quality ingredients at honest prices.
The Italian wine list is more extensive than what most LBV restaurants offer, with selections from Piedmont, Tuscany, and Sicily.
Private dining available for groups in the Amalfi Room (15-50 guests).
This place is a hidden gem on I-Drive. Not a chain, not overpriced tourist food. Real Italian with real heart. The tiramisu alone is worth the trip.
David, Atlanta • TripAdvisor
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Lake Buena Vista has restaurants that serve the Disney bubble. Vincenzo serves the people who venture beyond it — and rewards them with handmade Italian, craft cocktails, and the kind of personal hospitality that theme parks cannot replicate.
The 15-20 minute drive is the best investment of your Orlando evening.
Reserve on OpenTable. Call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly.
Vincenzo is 15 to 20 minutes by car from Courtyard Marriott Lake Buena Vista. The restaurant is at 8255 International Drive at ICON Park.
Yes. Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5-7 PM. $4 beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening for all guests.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with a beverage included.
No. Casual attire welcome. Shorts, park clothes, vacation wear all fine.
Open 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins welcome.
Guest favorites include lobster ravioli, homemade gnocchi, chicken parmigiana, filet mignon, scallop risotto, and homemade tiramisu.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is not affiliated with Marriott International, Courtyard by Marriott, or Walt Disney World.