4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Disney-area views, I-Drive Italian. Worth the drive for handmade pasta and Prime steaks.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Our server recommended the short rib pappardelle and it was the single best pasta dish I have ever eaten. We are already planning our next visit.”
Patricia L., Boston • OpenTable
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
Hilton Vacation Club Grand Beach guests are surrounded by Disney dining — prix fixe character meals, overpriced resort restaurants, and the same familiar chains at Disney Springs. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive offers a welcome change: genuine Italian cooking, fair prices, and a family-owned atmosphere worth the 15 to 20 minute drive.
The menu covers everything from handmade pasta and fresh seafood to USDA Prime steaks from Creekstone Farms. Start with the meatballs polenta — homemade meatballs in San Marzano sauce over soft polenta with ricotta — then order the lobster ravioli, the filet mignon, or the linguine frutti di mare loaded with shrimp, scallops, grouper, and clams.
Kids eat well here too: chicken tenders, cheese ravioli, spaghetti with meatballs, thin-crust pizza, or filet tips, all for $13 with a drink included. The atmosphere is relaxed enough for park-tired families but polished enough for a proper date night.
This is the kind of Italian restaurant that makes the drive feel like a reward, not a detour.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
When the Navarra family opened Vincenzo in 2014, they had a simple goal: build a restaurant they would want to eat at. Over 4,000 reviews later, that goal has become Orlando's gain.
The family brings over thirty years of hospitality experience to every evening service. The kitchen is staffed by cooks who know the recipes by heart, and the dining room is managed by a team that makes every guest — from convention-goers in business casual to families in flip-flops — feel equally valued.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests. Full buyouts handle up to 150. The family has coordinated more than 1,500 events with custom menus, AV equipment, and personal attention that event planners appreciate.
Vincenzo is not part of a restaurant group. It is not a franchise. It is a single restaurant owned by one family who chose International Drive as their home and have invested everything in making it the best Italian restaurant in the corridor.
We took our parents here for their anniversary. They grew up eating Italian in Newark. They said this was the closest they have felt to home in years.
Maria & Frank, Fort Lauderdale • OpenTable
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from Hilton Vacation Club Grand Beach to Vincenzo takes about 15-20 Min, mostly along I-4 and International Drive. It is a straightforward route that Disney-area guests make regularly — especially after hearing about the restaurant from other travelers.
Vincenzo sits at ICON Park on International Drive, at 8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening, so you can pull up and walk straight to your table without circling garages or navigating lots.
International Drive is a completely different scene from the Disney corridor — more diverse dining, lower prices, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels like a break from the theme-park bubble. Vincenzo is the standout for Italian.
The restaurant is also convenient to Universal, SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and dozens of major hotels. It sits at the center of Orlando's most visited area, accessible from nearly every direction.
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
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
At Vincenzo, the bar is not an afterthought — it is a reason to arrive early. Classic Negronis, refreshing Aperol Spritzes, and rich Espresso Martinis are crafted by bartenders who know their way around Italian spirits. The wine list spans Italian regions and California appellations.
Happy hour pricing runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beers, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails. On Wine Down Wednesdays, all wines by the glass are half off for the entire evening — a deal that draws wine lovers from across the I-Drive corridor.
For groups and events, the Amalfi Room provides private dining for 15 to 50 guests. Full restaurant buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus and AV support are included, and the Vincenzo events team has coordinated over 1,500 gatherings.
From a solo cocktail at the bar to a 100-person corporate dinner, Vincenzo scales gracefully without sacrificing quality or warmth.
The butternut squash ravioli with truffle cream sauce might be the best dish I have eaten this year. Rich without being heavy. Beautiful flavors.
Derek S., Memphis • Google
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
What brings Hilton Vacation Club Grand Beach guests to Vincenzo — and what brings them back — is the sense that this restaurant is different from everything else on International Drive. It is not a chain. It is not a franchise. It is a family-owned restaurant with a real kitchen, real recipes, and a real commitment to hospitality.
No dress code. Shorts welcome. Kids welcome. Business dinners welcome. Celebrations welcome. The only requirement is an appetite.
In a city that runs on tourism, Vincenzo has built something lasting because the food is honest, the service is genuine, and the experience is worth repeating.
Vincenzo is about 15-20 Min from Hilton Vacation Club Grand Beach. 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. Show your Epic Universe theme park ticket and receive 10% off your dinner. Valid for dine-in guests. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Vincenzo offers gluten-free and vegetarian options. The kitchen can accommodate many dietary needs — just let your server know. The Faroe Island salmon is hormone-free, and many pasta dishes can be adjusted.
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.