Real Italian dinner near Epic Universe. Handmade pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and complimentary valet.
Looking for restaurants near Epic Universe Orlando? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive offering handmade pasta, fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, craft cocktails, wine, happy hour, and complimentary valet parking. Epic Universe officially opened on May 22, 2025, adding a major new theme park to the Universal Orlando area. After a full day at Epic Universe, Vincenzo gives families, couples, and groups a real Italian dinner nearby with 4,000+ guest reviews.
Universal's Epic Universe is the newest and largest theme park in the Universal Orlando area, drawing visitors from around the world since its opening in May 2025. After a full day exploring the park's immersive worlds and attractions, guests are ready for a real sit-down dinner. Vincenzo offers exactly that. A warm, family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive where you can relax, enjoy handmade pasta, share a bottle of wine, and let the valet handle parking after a long day at the parks.
The Navarra family has been serving authentic Italian food in Orlando for over 33 years. Everything at Vincenzo is made from scratch. Pasta is rolled and cut by hand every morning. Steaks are USDA Prime. Seafood arrives fresh daily. After the excitement of Epic Universe, a quiet Italian dinner at Vincenzo is the kind of evening that completes the day.
Vincenzo's happy hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM with $4 beer, $7 wine, and $10 craft cocktails. Mondays feature all-night happy hour. Wednesdays offer Wine Down with half off wines by the glass all evening. Whether you are heading to Epic Universe for an evening visit or coming back from a full day at the park, happy hour at Vincenzo is a great way to unwind.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located at 8255 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. The restaurant is convenient to the Universal Orlando area including Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and ICON Park. About a 5 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
For private events, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, or corporate gatherings, the Amalfi Room at Vincenzo seats 15 to 50 guests. All-inclusive packages are available. Contact the events team at (407) 745-4030 or visit the private events page for details.
About 5-15 Min Drive
Open 7 Days, 5 PM - 10 PM
Complimentary Valet
Tue-Fri 5-7 PM, Mon All Night
"After Epic Universe, we needed a real dinner. Vincenzo on I-Drive delivered. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine, and valet parking. Incredible."
"Restaurants near Epic Universe. Vincenzo was our choice. Italian food, great cocktails, kids menu, and a warm family atmosphere. We will be back next trip."
"Family dinner after Epic Universe. The handmade pasta was amazing, the steak was USDA Prime, and the valet made arriving easy after a long park day."
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is a family-owned Italian restaurant convenient to the Universal Orlando area. 4,000+ guest reviews. Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and wine nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
Vincenzo is at 8255 International Drive, convenient to Epic Universe. About a 5 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. Complimentary valet parking when you arrive.
Universal's Epic Universe officially opened on May 22, 2025. It is the newest major theme park in the Universal Orlando area.
Yes. Vincenzo welcomes families of all sizes. The menu includes pasta, chicken, seafood, and steak options for adults and children.
Yes. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening on International Drive.
Handmade pasta, Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and complimentary valet. Open 7 days, 5-10 PM.