4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Skip CityWalk tonight. Real Italian on International Drive, minutes from your hotel.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”
The Morrison Family, Connecticut · 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
After a full day of rides and attractions at Universal, the dining options inside CityWalk can feel predictable. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana offers Hard Rock Hotel Universal guests something different — genuine Italian cooking on International Drive, made from scratch every single night.
The menu starts with appetizers like burrata with prosciutto di Parma and fig glaze, beef carpaccio with arugula and parmigiano, and homemade arancini stuffed with truffle and fontina. From there, guests move into entrees that range from the classic — chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs — to the ambitious — ossobuco over saffron risotto, lobster ravioli in creamy lobster sauce, and pan-seared Chilean sea bass with prosecco butter.
Every steak is USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms. The filet mignon comes with truffle butter and broccolini. The 14-ounce NY strip is tender, perfectly charred, and served with garlic herb butter. The 20-ounce bone-in ribeye is for guests who came hungry.
This is scratch Italian — not reheated, not microwaved, not assembled from a delivery truck. Every dish is cooked to order in a real kitchen by cooks who take pride in their work.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
Vincenzo is owned and run by the Navarra Group, a family with more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. They opened Vincenzo on International Drive in 2014 and have built it into one of Orlando's most reviewed Italian restaurants, with over 4,000 guest reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor.
The family's approach is simple: cook everything from scratch, treat every guest like family, and never cut corners. That philosophy shows up in details that matter — the hand-rolled gnocchi, the house-made sauces, the fresh bread, and the servers who remember your name.
Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, hosting a rehearsal dinner in the Amalfi Room, or just stopping in after a day at the parks in shorts and sneakers, the Navarra family makes sure you feel at home.
It is that personal touch — combined with serious cooking — that separates Vincenzo from every other Italian restaurant on International Drive.
We stayed nearby and walked over for dinner. Best decision of the trip. The scallop risotto was restaurant-of-the-year good.
Steve & Maria, Denver • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, about 5-8 Min from Hard Rock Hotel Universal. The drive is straightforward — no highway merges, no confusing exits — just a quick trip along one of Orlando's most familiar roads.
Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Pull up to the entrance, hand the keys to the valet, and walk straight to your table. No garages. No meters. No circling.
International Drive is more than just hotels and attractions. It is a dining corridor with dozens of options, and Vincenzo has established itself as the top independent Italian restaurant in the area through quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality.
The restaurant is also conveniently located near SeaWorld, Universal, the Convention Center, and the I-Drive entertainment district. Whether you are coming from Hard Rock Hotel Universal or anywhere else in the area, the drive is easy and the valet makes arriving effortless.
Brought a group of twelve for my wife’s birthday and they handled everything perfectly. The Amalfi Room was gorgeous. Food was outstanding.
Robert K., Dallas • Google
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The full bar at Vincenzo goes well beyond wine and beer. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails like the Espresso Martini, classic Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, and a curated list of Italian and California wines by the glass or bottle.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails, and select small bites. On Wednesdays, Wine Down Wednesday drops all wines by the glass to half price for the entire evening.
For groups, Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for private events of 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining arrangements, and full restaurant buyouts for parties of 150 or more. Custom Italian menus, AV equipment, and dedicated event coordinators make planning simple.
Whether it is drinks after a long day, a quiet dinner with the family, or a planned celebration for a group, Vincenzo handles it all with the kind of ease you would expect from a restaurant that has hosted over 1,500 private events.
Came for a convention dinner with colleagues. The tortellini with filet tips blew everyone away. Great spot for business dining without the corporate feel.
James H., Seattle • OpenTable
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Hard Rock Hotel Universal guests choose Vincenzo because it delivers something that most Orlando restaurants cannot: a genuine, family-owned Italian dinner experience in the heart of International Drive. No gimmicks. No tourist pricing. No assembly-line cooking. Just real food made by real people.
No dress code. No pretense. Kids welcome. Vacation clothes welcome. Business groups welcome. Birthday parties, anniversaries, and casual weeknight dinners all belong here.
That is the whole point of Vincenzo: a restaurant that works for everyone because the family behind it has spent thirty years figuring out how to make every guest feel like they belong.
Vincenzo is about 5-8 Min from Hard Rock Hotel Universal. The restaurant is at ICON Park on International Drive, 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.
Yes. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Yes. We welcome families every night. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, not stuffy.
Yes. Show your Epic Universe theme park ticket and receive 10% off your dinner. Valid for dine-in guests during your visit.
Casual to smart casual. You are welcome to come straight from the parks. No dress code enforced, but many guests enjoy dressing up a bit for dinner.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking every evening. Just pull up and we take care of the rest.
Yes. Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
Yes. You can book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030 any time, even last minute. We are open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Absolutely. Kids 10 and under have their own menu starting at $13 with a beverage included. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. No dress code — vacation clothes, strollers, and families are all welcome.
Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, open since 2014. Menu items and prices subject to change. Reservations recommended.