4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Universal resort guests skip CityWalk for this. Family Italian on I-Drive, minutes away.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“I do not write reviews often but this place deserves it. The pappardelle ragu had depth and richness that you only get from hours of slow cooking. Bravo.”
Vincent G., Providence • 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
Loews properties at Universal house guests with refined taste, and CityWalk is rarely enough to satisfy that appetite. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive caters to travelers who appreciate authentic Italian cooking prepared by hand, every plate, every evening.
Begin with the grilled calamari drizzled in lemon-caper butter, the Caprese with vine-ripened tomatoes and house-made mozzarella, or the shrimp scampi simmered in white wine and garlic. Entrees include rigatoni Bolognese with a slow-simmered ragu, the pan-seared branzino over roasted vegetables, and the veal Milanese pounded thin and served golden with arugula and cherry tomatoes.
Steaks are sourced exclusively from Creekstone Farms — USDA Prime Black Angus. The bone-in ribeye delivers twenty ounces of perfectly marbled beef. The filet arrives with truffle butter and broccolini, cut-with-a-fork tender. The NY strip carries a fourteen-ounce sear with garlic herb butter.
Nothing arrives pre-made or reheated. Sauces simmer from morning. Pasta dough is rolled daily. Bread comes out of the oven throughout service. This is the kind of kitchen that earns loyalty through effort.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
The Navarra Group has been in hospitality for over thirty years, and Vincenzo is the expression of that lifetime of experience. They opened on International Drive in 2014 with a straightforward goal: serve scratch Italian food and treat every table like it matters.
Over 4,000 reviews across Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor tell a consistent story — guests return because the food never disappoints and the service always feels personal. That kind of consistency does not happen by accident.
Private gatherings take place in the Amalfi Room, which seats 15 to 50 guests with AV support, custom Italian menus, and a dedicated coordinator. Full restaurant buyouts handle parties up to 150 for weddings, reunions, and corporate galas.
In a corridor lined with corporate chain restaurants, Vincenzo stands apart as a place built on family pride, not franchise manuals.
Came here after reading the reviews and they were all accurate. The chicken marsala was tender, the mushroom sauce was incredible. Very happy we found this place.
The Chen Family, Vancouver • Google
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
ICON Park on International Drive is home to Vincenzo, roughly five to eight minutes south of the Loews Universal properties. The route stays on I-Drive — no highway ramps, no confusing turns, just one straight shot to dinner.
Complimentary valet is available nightly. Hand off the car and head inside — no parking structure, no meters, no stress about finding a spot.
I-Drive is Orlando's primary dining and entertainment boulevard, stretching from Universal down past the Convention Center. Vincenzo has carved out its place as the corridor's top-rated independent Italian restaurant through a decade of consistently excellent food.
Guests traveling from any Loews Universal hotel will find the trip quick and the arrival seamless. The valet handles the logistics so you can focus on dinner.
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
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
Vincenzo's bar crafts cocktails that rival standalone cocktail lounges. The Espresso Martini is the bestseller, followed closely by classic Negronis and seasonal Aperol Spritzes. The wine program spans Italian reds from Piedmont to Sicilian whites and curated California bottles.
Happy hour pricing applies Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM — $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday brings half-price glasses all evening, drawing locals alongside hotel guests.
The Amalfi Room hosts private events for 15 to 50 with audiovisual support and custom menus. Full buyouts serve up to 150. Complimentary valet comes standard for every event, large or small.
With over 1,500 events completed, the team manages celebrations, business dinners, and group gatherings with practiced ease and genuine attention to detail.
The chocolate mousse dessert was so good my daughter cried when it was gone. I am not joking. We ordered a second one. This place is special.
The Walsh Family, Albany • TripAdvisor
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Loews Universal guests discover that the best Italian dinner of their Orlando trip happens away from the resort campus. Vincenzo delivers a meal that feels personal because it is — every dish cooked by hand, every guest greeted by name.
The kids' menu starts at $13 with a drink included. Adults order handmade pasta, Prime steaks, and craft cocktails. Dress code is whatever you are wearing. Walk-ins are seated every night.
This is casual Italian at its finest — the atmosphere feels elevated, but the welcome is wide open. Families, couples, business groups, and solo travelers all find exactly what they need at Vincenzo.
Vincenzo is about 5-8 Min from Loews Hotels 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. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Just pull up to the ICON Park entrance and the valet team takes care of the rest. No fees, no garage, no hassle.
Yes. Vincenzo is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. No lunch service. Dinner only. Reservations are available through OpenTable or by calling (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are 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.