Real Italian After a Day at the Parks
You spent the day riding coasters, standing in lines, and eating overpriced pizza from a food cart shaped like a cartoon character. Now the parks are closing and you are starving for something real. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive that serves the kind of dinner theme park food cannot touch. Handmade pasta made fresh daily, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wine in a warm, comfortable setting with complimentary valet parking.
Located at 8255 International Drive, Vincenzo is a short drive from Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, ICON Park, Aquatica, and other major Orlando attractions. Epic Universe and the Disney parks are also within easy reach. Since 2014, the restaurant has been the go-to Italian dinner for theme park visitors who want something better than what the parks serve.
Better Than In-Park Italian
Theme parks have Italian restaurants. Some of them are even decent. But none of them make their pasta by hand every morning. None of them serve USDA Prime steaks cut to order. None of them pour from a curated Italian wine list or craft espresso martinis at the bar. And none of them offer complimentary valet parking so you can walk in without circling a garage for 20 minutes. Vincenzo is what Italian food should taste like, and the short drive from any Orlando park is worth every minute.
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, so you can come straight from the parks and start the evening with drink specials before sitting down for dinner. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials all evening.
Perfect for Families After the Parks
Orlando theme parks are built for families, and Vincenzo is too. The menu has something for every age. Kids can have handmade pasta while parents enjoy a steak, fresh branzino, or a cocktail they have been thinking about since the second roller coaster. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. No characters, no noise, no overpriced souvenir cups. Just a genuine Italian dinner where the whole family can sit down, decompress, and eat food that was actually made with care.
For larger groups, birthday parties, or family celebrations during your Orlando trip, the Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. Call (407) 745-4030 or visit our Private Events page to plan ahead.
Close to Every Major Orlando Park
Vincenzo sits on International Drive, centrally located between Orlando's theme park districts. Universal Orlando and Epic Universe are approximately 8 minutes north. SeaWorld and Aquatica are a short drive south on I-Drive. Disney World is approximately 15 to 20 minutes via I-4. ICON Park is right in the neighborhood. No matter which park you visited today, Vincenzo is an easy drive for dinner tonight.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Handmade Pappardelle Bolognese
- ✦ Lobster Ravioli
- ✦ USDA Prime New York Strip
- ✦ Fresh Branzino
- ✦ Burrata Appetizer
- ✦ Chicken Parmesan
- ✦ Tiramisu
- ✦ Espresso Martini