Real Italian food made from scratch. Steps from the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive.
Reserve Your TableYou flew into Orlando for a convention. You spent ten hours on your feet at the Orange County Convention Center. The last thing you want is another hotel restaurant or a chain Italian joint where everything comes out of a bag. You want real food, made by real people, in a place that actually feels like something.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is that place. Located right next to the convention center on International Drive, Vincenzo has been the Navarra family's life work for over 33 years. Every pasta is handmade from scratch. The gnocchi, the pappardelle, the tortellini, the lasagna. Made fresh that day, not shipped in from a warehouse. This is the kind of Italian food that convention attendees write about when they get home.
With over 4,000 reviews and the number one Italian ranking in Orlando since 2014, Vincenzo is not a discovery. It is a destination. The only thing that surprises most convention guests is that it took them this long to find it.
Most Italian restaurants near the convention center serve the same reheated standards. Vincenzo does not. Every pasta on the menu is made by hand, in house, every single day. The gnocchi is pillowy and light. The pappardelle is cut fresh. The tortellini is filled with ricotta and herbs. The lasagna is layered with house-made bolognese and bechamel.
Pair any of these with a glass from the Italian wine list or one of the craft cocktails from the bar, and you have a dinner that makes a convention trip worth it. This is what separates a family-owned Italian restaurant from the chains that line International Drive.
Gnocchi, pappardelle, tortellini, lasagna. Fresh daily, never frozen.
Filet mignon, 14oz NY strip, 20oz bone-in ribeye. The top 2% of beef.
Chilean sea bass, shrimp, calamari, and our signature seafood pasta.
Bruschetta, burrata, calamari fritti, caprese. Made fresh to order.
Curated list featuring Italian and California selections by glass or bottle.
Negroni, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, Old Fashioned.
Convention days are exhausting. Back-to-back sessions, networking, standing on concrete floors for hours. What you need at the end of that day is not a quick bite. You need to sit down, breathe, and eat something that was actually prepared with care.
Vincenzo opens at 5 PM every evening, seven days a week. Complimentary valet parking means you pull up, hand over the keys, and walk into a candlelit Italian restaurant where the owner still greets guests personally. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday, and Wine Down Wednesday offers half off every wine by the glass.
Need Italian food delivered to your convention booth or meeting room? Vincenzo offers catering with half and full trays, perfect for exhibitor lunches, corporate meetings, and networking events at the OCCC. The minimum order is $400, with 48-hour advance notice required. Pickup is available before 6 PM, and you can order online through our Stripe-powered ordering system.
Need a private room for a corporate dinner near the convention center? The Amalfi Room at Vincenzo seats 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages starting at $110 per person. Custom menus, dedicated service staff, and full AV capabilities.
Full restaurant buyouts are available for groups of 150 or more. Ideal for welcome receptions, closing dinners, awards ceremonies, and executive entertaining during conventions.
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"Food was flavorful, was hot and exactly as we ordered it. Service was excellent, too. First time there, very enjoyable experience."
"The service is top notch! The food, all homemade, all delicious."
"Vincenzo is one of those restaurants that keeps me coming back again and again. The food is consistently excellent, full of flavor."
"Best Italian food in Orlando. We stop every year on our vacation. Best service, best food, enjoyable environment."
Vue at 360, International Drive
Open 7 Days, 5 – 10 PM
Complimentary Valet
Voted #1 Since 2014
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located right next to the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. Voted #1 Italian in Orlando since 2014, Vincenzo serves handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood every evening.
Yes. Every pasta is handmade fresh daily, including gnocchi, pappardelle, tortellini, and lasagna. Nothing is frozen or pre-made.
Yes. Vincenzo is at Vue at 360, 8255 International Drive, right next to the Orange County Convention Center.
A full Italian menu including handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks (filet mignon, 14oz NY strip, 20oz bone-in ribeye), fresh seafood, bruschetta, burrata, and house-made tiramisu.
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, with Monday happy hour going all night. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass.
Yes. Vincenzo offers catering with half and full trays, $400 minimum, 48-hour advance notice required. Pickup available before 6 PM with online ordering through Stripe.
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