Best Restaurants Near AAU Volleyball in Orlando
Over 300,000 volleyball families descend on Orlando every summer for the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships at the Orange County Convention Center. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive is the best restaurant nearby — 4,000+ reviews, handmade pasta, private dining for team celebrations, a kids menu, happy hour, and complimentary valet.
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Why Vincenzo is the Best Choice for Volleyball Families
There are plenty of restaurants near the Orange County Convention Center. Most of them are chains, fast-casual spots, or overpriced tourist traps that treat you like a number. Vincenzo is different. This is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been on International Drive since 2014, with a 4.7 rating from over 4,000 guests.
The food is handmade — not reheated, not shipped in frozen. Lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle ragu, chicken parmigiana. The kids menu has Italian favorites that young athletes actually eat. And the parents get a full bar with craft cocktails, happy hour specials, and Italian wines.
View Full MenuWhat Makes a Restaurant the “Best” for AAU Volleyball Families
When over 300,000 people are in town for the same tournament, picking a restaurant is not just about the food. It is about the whole experience after an exhausting day of matches. Here is what sets Vincenzo apart from every other restaurant near AAU Volleyball in Orlando:
The Food Has to Be Real
Vincenzo makes pasta in-house daily. The lobster ravioli is stuffed fresh. The gnocchi is made from scratch. The meatballs are homemade. This is not a chain restaurant microwaving frozen entrees. When you sit down at Vincenzo, you are eating food that was made that day by people who actually care about what goes on the plate.
The Kids Have to Be Happy
Young athletes who just played three matches are not going to sit through a two-hour fine dining experience. Vincenzo gets that. The kids menu is $13 with a beverage included — spaghetti and meatballs, chicken tenders, fettuccine alfredo, cheese pizza, and more. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Kids in team gear are more than welcome.
The Parents Deserve a Break
Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday is half off all wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday has martini specials all evening. Vincenzo has a full bar with craft cocktails — not just beer and wine. After sitting in a convention center all day, you deserve a real drink.
Private Dining for Teams
The Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests for private team dinners. Coach appreciation dinners. End-of-tournament celebrations. Multi-family group dinners. Call (407) 745-4030 to arrange private dining during AAU Volleyball weeks.
No Parking Headaches
Complimentary valet parking every evening. Pull up, hand off the keys, walk in. After a day of navigating the convention center parking situation, the last thing you need is more parking stress.
Craft Cocktails & Happy Hour for Tournament Parents
Vincenzo has a full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wines, and specialty drinks. This is not a beer-only spot — the cocktail program includes classic Negronis, Aperol Spritz, espresso martinis, and seasonal specials.
Happy Hour: Monday all night. Tuesday through Friday, 5 to 7 PM.
Wine Down Wednesday: Half off all wines by the glass.
Martini Tuesday: Martini specials all evening.
Reserve a table, drop the kids at the kids menu end of the table, and enjoy an actual cocktail for the first time all week.
Reserve a TableBest Dishes to Order at Vincenzo During AAU Volleyball
Whether you are feeding hungry athletes or treating yourself after a long tournament day, here are the dishes volleyball families order most:
- Chicken Parmigiana ($26): The most popular kids-to-adults crossover. Breaded chicken breast, marinara, melted mozzarella, served with spaghetti.
- Spaghetti and Meatballs ($21): Homemade meatballs with marinara sauce. A favorite on the kids menu and the adult menu.
- Lobster Ravioli ($44): Lobster and ricotta stuffed ravioli with Maine lobster meat in a creamy lobster sauce. The splurge-worthy dish parents order to celebrate.
- Fettuccine Alfredo ($21): Cream, butter, and Romano cheese. Simple, satisfying, and a go-to for picky eaters.
- Burrata ($20): Burrata with prosciutto, beets, heirloom tomatoes, arugula, and fig glaze. A perfect shared appetizer for the table.
- Tiramisu ($13): Lady fingers dipped in espresso with mascarpone cream. The celebration dessert.
Restaurant Details
Hours
Open 7 days
5 PM – 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
$13 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Private Dining
Amalfi Room
15–50 guests
AAU Discount
10% off
June 17–July 7
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030
What AAU Families Say About Vincenzo
"This was the best restaurant we went to during the entire AAU tournament. We tried three other places that week and nothing came close. The lobster ravioli was unreal and our girls demolished the kids menu. Already planning to come back next summer."
"We booked the private room for our team dinner and it was perfect. Sixteen players plus parents, and Vincenzo handled everything. The food was amazing, the kids had a blast, and the coaches finally got a proper meal. Best team dinner we've ever done at a tournament."
"Happy hour on a Wednesday after three days of AAU Volleyball was exactly what we needed. Half off wine? Yes please. The food was excellent too — my daughter said the chicken parm was the best she's ever had. The valet alone makes this the best choice near the convention center."
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Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 30 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. OpenTable Diners' Choice. Learn more