SeaWorld guests are discovering what I-Drive locals already know. Dinner at Vincenzo.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“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
Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo
SeaWorld guests staying at Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld are finding that International Drive has more to offer than the usual fast-casual chains. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana sits at ICON Park — about 8 to 10 minutes north — and serves the kind of handmade Italian food that turns a regular vacation dinner into a highlight of the trip.
The fettuccine alfredo is tossed with cream, butter, and Romano cheese, and can be upgraded with jumbo shrimp or grilled chicken. The chicken marsala features hormone-free chicken scaloppine with portobello mushrooms and marsala truffle sauce over mashed potatoes. The bone-in ribeye, at 20 ounces, is a showstopper from Creekstone Farms.
Lighter options include the beet salad with goat cheese and champagne vinaigrette, the caprese with bufala mozzarella, and the Faroe Island salmon with honey glaze and brussels sprouts.
This is a restaurant where families in swimsuit cover-ups sit next to couples on date night, and both feel completely at home.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
Behind every dish at Vincenzo is a family with over thirty years of restaurant experience. The Navarra Group opened this restaurant in 2014 and has spent the past decade proving that International Drive can support an independent Italian restaurant that competes with — and often surpasses — the best in Orlando.
With 4,000+ reviews across major platforms, the track record is established. But what makes Vincenzo endure is not the review count — it is the consistency. Guests who came in 2015 come back in 2026 and find the same quality, the same warmth, and the same commitment to doing things the right way.
The Amalfi Room handles private dining for 15 to 50 guests, and full buyouts accommodate groups of up to 150. Custom menus, AV equipment, and event coordination are all included. More than 1,500 events have been hosted to date.
Vincenzo is the rare restaurant on International Drive that was built to last — and has.
My kids begged to come back the next night. The pizza was perfect for them and I got to enjoy the best Negroni I have had outside of Italy.
Emily & Scott, Portland • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld to Vincenzo is about 8-10 Min on International Drive. The restaurant is at ICON Park — 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 — and complimentary valet parking eliminates any parking concerns.
The I-Drive corridor has hundreds of dining options, but most are chains or tourist-oriented restaurants with inflated prices. Vincenzo stands apart because it is family-owned, makes everything from scratch, and has earned over 4,000 genuine reviews from guests who choose to come back.
For guests using rideshare, the pickup and dropoff at ICON Park is clean and easy. For drivers, the valet is included with your dinner — a detail that Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld guests consistently mention as a pleasant surprise.
After dinner, ICON Park offers shopping, attractions, and entertainment for guests who want to extend the evening. Or head back to your hotel with the satisfaction of having found the best Italian dinner in the area.
Third year in a row eating here during our Orlando trip. The menu keeps getting better. Added the short rib pappardelle this time. Incredible.
Kevin & Christine, Hartford • Google
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
Vincenzo's full bar is stocked for more than just wine with dinner. The Espresso Martini is a guest favorite, and the Aperol Spritz delivers a refreshing Italian aperitif that pairs perfectly with bruschetta or a cheese board.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Prices drop to $4 for bottled beer, $7 for wine by the glass, and $10 for cocktails. On Wine Down Wednesdays, every glass of wine is half off all night.
Bring the group after your day out. Pull a few tables together, order appetizers family-style, and let the bartender mix a round of Negronis. That is how Vincenzo nights are meant to go.
For larger gatherings, ask about semi-private dining or the Amalfi Room. Custom menus and group accommodations are available for everything from birthday dinners to post-conference celebrations.
We drove 30 minutes because of the reviews and it was completely worth it. The ribeye was one of the best steaks I have had in Florida.
Chris M., Tampa • TripAdvisor
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
The reason Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld guests keep choosing Vincenzo is simple: the food is excellent, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the experience feels personal. In a corridor full of corporate-owned restaurants, that combination is rare.
Come in shorts and flip-flops after the parks. Come in cocktail attire for date night. Come with kids. Come with clients. Come alone and sit at the bar. Vincenzo accommodates all of it without making anyone feel out of place.
A decade of service, 4,000+ reviews, and a family that still cares about every plate — that is what makes Vincenzo different, and that is why guests come back.
Vincenzo is about 8-10 Min from Hilton Grand Vacations SeaWorld. 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. The Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private events. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and complimentary valet are included.
Vincenzo has a full bar with handcrafted cocktails including Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, and classic martinis. The wine list features Italian and California selections. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM.
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.