4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
World Center guests choose I-Drive for dinner. Handmade Italian at ICON Park.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Best Italian food we have had in years. The meatballs polenta appetizer could be a meal on its own. Rich, hearty, and made with love.”
Paul & Jackie, Cleveland • TripAdvisor
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
Marriott World Center is a convention resort unto itself — 2,000 rooms, multiple restaurants, and a golf course. But when the in-house dining options start to blur together, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana at ICON Park provides the kind of Italian food that hotel kitchens rarely attempt: entirely scratch-made, every dish, every night.
Begin with the beef tartare with quail egg and truffle oil, the baked figs with gorgonzola and walnuts wrapped in prosciutto, or the lobster bisque ladled table-side with a drizzle of brandy cream. Entrees include the pappardelle with wild boar ragu, the pan-seared halibut over white bean puree with balsamic reduction, and the veal Francese in egg batter with lemon-butter sauce and angel hair.
Steaks at Vincenzo are Creekstone Farms USDA Prime Black Angus — hand-cut and grilled to order. The filet is dressed with truffle butter. The fourteen-ounce NY strip carries a deep char. The twenty-ounce bone-in ribeye is the order for guests who treat steak night seriously.
The kitchen at Vincenzo operates like a family restaurant should: sauces from whole tomatoes, pasta from flour and eggs, bread from dough, desserts from the pastry station. No committee designed this menu — a family did.
Where Every Plate Tells a Story
Hand-rolled gnocchi, slow-simmered sauces, steaks cut fresh daily. Real Italian cooking.
The Navarra Group planted Vincenzo on International Drive in 2014, leveraging over thirty years of hospitality experience. The family's goal was specific: create a restaurant where the cooking matched the ambition and the service matched the heart behind it.
Over 4,000 reviews on Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor confirm the execution. World Center guests — accustomed to resort-level dining — are often surprised that the best Italian food they eat in Orlando comes from a family restaurant on I-Drive.
The Amalfi Room serves private events of 15 to 50 with AV and custom Italian menus. Full buyouts scale to 150. Over 1,500 events have been managed — including countless convention after-party dinners.
In a city where massive resorts dominate the dining conversation, Vincenzo proves that a family with genuine skill and dedication can compete at the highest level.
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
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
From Marriott World Center, Vincenzo at ICON Park is approximately ten to twelve minutes via International Drive. The route stays on surface roads — no highway ramps, no tolls.
Complimentary valet parking awaits every evening at ICON Park. Arrive, hand the keys over, and head inside. No lot fees, no garage elevators, no circling.
ICON Park is the entertainment hub of central International Drive, hosting The Wheel, StarFlyer, shops, and a variety of dining venues. Vincenzo is centrally positioned within this complex, making it easy to find and enjoy.
World Center guests regularly describe the short drive to Vincenzo as the most rewarding dinner decision of their convention week.
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
Dishes That Define Vincenzo
Ossobuco over saffron risotto. Lobster ravioli in cream sauce. The plates that built our reputation.
After a day of breakout sessions and networking at the World Center, Vincenzo's bar offers the ideal escape. The Espresso Martini fuels the evening ahead. The Negroni is dark and contemplative. The wine list travels from Italian Barolos to California reserves with stops at accessible mid-range pours.
Happy hour: Monday all night, Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM — $4 bottled beers, $7 wines, $10 cocktails. Wine Down Wednesday cuts all glass wines to half price for the full evening.
Private dining in the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 with AV and tailored menus. Full buyouts handle up to 150 with complimentary valet and dedicated coordination.
Over 1,500 events have been hosted at Vincenzo. Convention organizers who book once typically return for every subsequent Orlando event.
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
Italian Tradition, Orlando Location
Spaghetti and meatballs. Chicken parmigiana. Lasagna. The dishes you grew up loving, made from scratch.
Marriott World Center guests who dine at Vincenzo discover a family-run Italian restaurant that outperforms every hotel dining room on the convention circuit. The food is handmade, the service is personal, and the family treats every table like it is the most important in the room.
Kids eat for $13 with a drink. Full bar and Italian menu for adults. No dress code — golf clothes, convention attire, and resort casual are all welcome. Walk-ins accepted every night.
Vincenzo is the convention dinner that attendees recommend to colleagues by name. Not the hotel restaurant. Not the chain on the corner. Vincenzo — because quality is the only recommendation that sticks.
Vincenzo is about 10-12 Min from Marriott World Center. 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.
No dress code. You are welcome to come straight from the parks, the pool, or a conference. Shorts, casual wear, and vacation outfits are all perfectly fine. The vibe is upscale but casual and comfortable.
Every Wednesday, all wines by the glass are half off all night. It is one of the best wine deals on International Drive. Pair it with dinner for a memorable midweek evening.
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.