Italian Dining Near Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista
Staying at Residence Inn by Marriott in the Lake Buena Vista area and looking for dinner beyond the hotel? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive serving handmade pasta, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and Italian wine every evening. With 4,000+ guest reviews and complimentary valet parking, Vincenzo has been a trusted dinner destination for Orlando visitors since 2014.
Lake Buena Vista puts guests right in the heart of the Disney area, and International Drive is a short drive away. Vincenzo gives LBV guests an Italian dinner made entirely from scratch, with the kind of personal attention that only a family-owned restaurant delivers. Whether you are in Orlando for Disney, the AAU volleyball nationals, or a convention at the OCCC, dinner at Vincenzo is the kind of evening that stands out.
Dinner for AAU Volleyball Families
The AAU Girls Junior Volleyball Championship runs June 17 through July 7, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center. Families staying in the Lake Buena Vista area are just a short drive from both the convention center and International Drive. After a full day of tournament matches, Vincenzo offers a sit-down Italian dinner with handmade pasta, a kids menu, and a welcoming atmosphere that works for the whole family.
Tournament weeks are exhausting. Between matches, warmups, and travel, families need a dinner that actually restores everyone. Vincenzo delivers that with real food made from real ingredients, not the rushed hotel or fast food meals that fill the gaps during tournament days.
An Evening Out from the Disney Area
Lake Buena Vista is Disney territory, and that means theme park dining dominates the landscape. Vincenzo offers something different. The restaurant is on International Drive, away from the Disney gates but close enough to be easy. The handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian wine, and craft cocktails create a dinner experience that feels like a genuine evening out, not another meal in line.
For extended-stay guests at Residence Inn who have kitchenettes in their rooms, Vincenzo is the kind of dinner that gives you a night off from cooking. Let someone else handle the meal. Let someone else do the dishes.
Family-Friendly Italian Dining
Vincenzo welcomes families of all sizes. The kids menu keeps younger guests happy while parents enjoy handmade lobster ravioli, fresh gnocchi, seafood linguine, or any of the Italian entrees on the menu. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, not formal or stuffy. After a day at the parks or the convention center, an Italian dinner at Vincenzo is the kind of evening the family remembers.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle, seafood linguine
- ✦ Fresh seafood — Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo, calamari
- ✦ Italian appetizers — burrata, carpaccio, bruschetta, meatballs
- ✦ Full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wine, and beer
- ✦ Kids menu available for families
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
- ✦ Happy hour Monday all night, Tuesday-Friday 5-7 PM
- ✦ Wine Down Wednesday — half off all wines by the glass
Happy Hour on International Drive
Monday happy hour runs all night. Tuesday through Friday, happy hour is from 5 to 7 PM with specials on craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass, all evening. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials throughout the night. For Lake Buena Vista guests looking for a happy hour away from the Disney area, Vincenzo on I-Drive delivers.
Complimentary Valet Parking
Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. After navigating Disney traffic and hotel parking all day, pull up to the front door at Vincenzo, hand over the keys, and walk right in. No hunting for a spot. No parking garage. Valet is included with every visit.
Private Dining for Groups and Celebrations
The Amalfi Room at Vincenzo accommodates 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. It is a popular choice for volleyball team dinners, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and group events. For private dining inquiries, visit our Private Events page or call (407) 745-4030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Vincenzo near Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Buena Vista?
Yes. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located on International Drive in Orlando, accessible from Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista. Guests should check current travel time via Palm Parkway or I-4.
Q: What kind of food does Vincenzo serve?
Vincenzo is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving handmade pasta made fresh daily, fresh seafood, Italian appetizers, desserts, craft cocktails, and Italian wine. Everything is made from scratch.
Q: Does Vincenzo have happy hour?
Yes. Happy hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials all evening.
Q: Does Vincenzo have valet parking?
Yes. Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. Pull up, hand over the keys, and walk right in.
Q: Is Vincenzo good for families staying in the Lake Buena Vista area?
Yes. Vincenzo is family-friendly with a kids menu, handmade pasta, and a welcoming atmosphere. It is a popular dinner choice for families visiting Disney and staying in the LBV area.
Q: Can I bring a volleyball team or large group to Vincenzo?
Yes. Vincenzo welcomes groups of all sizes. For private events, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. Ideal for team dinners and celebrations.
Q: Is Vincenzo near the Orange County Convention Center from Lake Buena Vista?
Yes. Vincenzo is on International Drive, convenient to the Orange County Convention Center. Lake Buena Vista guests can reach I-Drive via I-4 or local roads.
Q: What are Vincenzo's hours?
Vincenzo is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, year-round.
Q: Does Vincenzo take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are available through OpenTable at vincenzosorlando.com/reservations.html or by calling (407) 745-4030. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Q: Does Vincenzo have a full bar?
Yes. Vincenzo has a full bar with craft cocktails, Italian wine, and beer. Martini Tuesday and Wine Down Wednesday offer weekly specials.