4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
Lake Buena Vista to I-Drive for the Italian dinner your vacation deserves.
4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3
“Ordered the carpaccio to start and it was beautifully done. Then the NY strip, which was cooked exactly to temperature. Professional kitchen, personal atmosphere.”
Katherine L., Kansas City • 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
The drive from Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista to Vincenzo takes 15 to 20 minutes, and Disney-area guests who make the trip come back with the same verdict: best Italian food of the trip. The restaurant sits at ICON Park on International Drive, in the heart of Orlando's most visited corridor.
The chicken parmigiana is a fan favorite — hormone-free chicken breast, breaded and fried, with marinara, melted mozzarella, and spaghetti. The gnocchi, made from potatoes in-house, is served in pomodoro with burrata and basil oil. The Chilean sea bass with prosecco butter and broccolini is a plate that silences the table.
Every steak is USDA Prime Black Angus from Creekstone Farms. The filet mignon comes with truffle butter. The NY strip with garlic herb butter. The 20-ounce bone-in ribeye with rosemary fries. All cooked to order, never assembly-line.
After days of Disney resort dining, Vincenzo feels like a revelation.
Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics
Every dish is made from scratch, every night. This is what dinner at Vincenzo looks like.
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.
The ossobuco melted off the bone. I have been to Italy three times and this was as good as anything I ate in Rome. Incredible restaurant.
Marco P., Brooklyn • TripAdvisor
Black Angus from Creekstone Farms
Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.
The drive from Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista 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.
Came for a convention dinner with colleagues. The tortellini with filet tips blew everyone away. Great spot for business dining without the corporate feel.
James H., Seattle • OpenTable
The Dishes People Come Back For
Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.
The bar at Vincenzo serves as both an aperitif destination and a nightcap spot. Start with an Aperol Spritz before your table is ready, sip a Negroni between courses, or end the evening with an Espresso Martini alongside homemade tiramisu. The wine list offers Italian favorites like Barolo and Chianti alongside California Cabernets and Pinot Noirs.
Happy hour brings the prices down every Monday (all night) and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Bottled beers are $4, wines by the glass are $7, and cocktails are $10. Wine Down Wednesday offers half-price wines by the glass all night.
The Amalfi Room is available for private events of 15 to 50 guests. Full buyouts accommodate up to 150. Custom Italian menus, AV support, and dedicated coordinators handle the planning. Over 1,500 events have been hosted.
From happy hour to group dining, from casual cocktails to private celebrations, Vincenzo makes every type of gathering feel easy and well-fed.
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
Made the Way It Should Be
Homemade lasagna. Meatballs with San Marzano sauce. The Italian food you remember, done right.
Orlando has thousands of restaurants. Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista guests who find Vincenzo have found the one that keeps earning its reputation every single night. Handmade pasta. Prime steaks. Fresh seafood. A full bar. And a family that has been doing this for over thirty years.
Come as you are — park clothes, business casual, cocktail attire, family of five with a stroller. The dining room welcomes all of it. The kitchen feeds all of it. The valet parks all of it.
Vincenzo is not trying to be the trendiest or the most exclusive. It is trying to be the best. And 4,000+ reviews suggest it is succeeding.
Vincenzo is about 15-20 Min from Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista. 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.
Book through OpenTable online or call (407) 745-4030 directly. Same-day reservations are often available. Walk-ins are also welcome every night from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Guest favorites include the homemade gnocchi, lobster ravioli, chicken parmigiana, filet mignon, and ossobuco. The tiramisu is the most popular dessert. Every dish is made from scratch nightly.
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.