4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
SeaWorld area guests love the short drive to real Italian on International Drive.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Four adults, three kids, everyone happy. That never happens at restaurants. The kids menu is legit and the adults ate like kings. Excellent.”
The Williams Family, Charlotte • 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
SeaWorld guests staying at Homewood Suites 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.
A Scratch Kitchen on I-Drive
Every dish at Vincenzo is cooked to order. Fresh pasta, Prime steaks, seafood — no shortcuts.
Three decades of hospitality experience runs through every decision at Vincenzo. The Navarra Group built this restaurant on International Drive in 2014, choosing ICON Park as the home for their family's approach to Italian dining: fresh ingredients, handmade preparation, and genuine warmth.
The results speak in numbers — 4,000+ reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor — but what they really speak to is consistency. Guests come back because the experience is reliable. The gnocchi is always pillowy. The service is always attentive. The atmosphere is always comfortable.
For groups, the Amalfi Room provides semi-private dining for 15 to 50. Full buyouts are available for parties up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV capabilities, and a dedicated events team handle the logistics so you do not have to.
That reliability — meal after meal, event after event — is what turns first-time visitors into regulars and makes Vincenzo one of the most trusted Italian restaurants on International Drive.
We came after Epic Universe and it was the perfect way to end the day. The gnocchi was unreal and the valet made everything so easy.
Mike & Sarah, New Jersey • Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
Homewood Suites 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 Homewood Suites 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.
My gluten-free options were treated with care and tasted amazing. The staff asked about allergies proactively. That level of attention is uncommon and appreciated.
Catherine B., Oklahoma City • OpenTable
Dishes That Earn the Reviews
Chicken parm. Gnocchi. Lobster ravioli. These are the dishes that generate 4,000+ reviews.
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 are from Montreal and eat Italian regularly. Vincenzo holds up against the best in our city. The linguine with clams was textbook perfect.
Pierre & Camille, Montreal • Google
Recipes That Travel Through Generations
Lasagna with bechamel. Meatballs in San Marzano sauce. Italian food the way it was meant to taste.
The reason Homewood Suites 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 Homewood Suites 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.