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5 minutes from the convention center. Show your badge for 10% off. Open nightly.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana to Orange County Convention Center - 1.8 Miles, 5 Minute Drive on International Drive
Casual Attire
Walk-Ins Welcome
5 Min Drive
Free Valet
Kids Menu $13
Open 5-10 PM
Family Friendly Since 2014
Locally Owned & Operated
Families dining at Vincenzo Couples enjoying wine at Vincenzo Birthday celebration at Vincenzo

4,000+ reviews · Google 4.5 · OpenTable 4.7 · TripAdvisor 4.3

★★★★★
“We came straight from the parks with three kids still in park clothes. They didn’t bat an eye. The pasta was incredible and valet made it so easy. Best dinner of our trip.”

The Morrison Family, Connecticut · Google

  • 🚗 5 min from your hotel
  • 🕑 Open 5-10 PM, 7 days
  • 💰 $25-45 avg per person
  • 🍸 Happy Hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7
  • 👶 Kids menu $13 with beverage
  • 🅿️ Complimentary valet every evening
Ready for Dinner?

Reserve ahead or just walk in

Or call (407) 745-4030 · Walk-ins welcome

Keep reading to learn more about Vincenzo

Handmade Italian food at Vincenzo near the Orange County Convention Center
Dinner Near the Convention Center

Dinner Near the Convention Center, Every Month

The Orange County Convention Center hosts events year-round. Whether you are attending a trade show, conference, expo, or convention, Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 5 minutes away on International Drive at ICON Park. Show your convention badge for 10% off dinner. Private dining available for groups.

Every night at Vincenzo, the kitchen is live with handmade pasta, homemade potato gnocchi, USDA Black Angus Italian classics from Creekstone Farms, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, and slow-braised veal ossobuco. Made from scratch, every evening from 5 to 10 PM.

No dress code. No attitude. Casual Italian that welcomes convention guests, families, locals, and business travelers equally. Come as you are. The food is worth the short trip up the Drive.

From Our Kitchen

Handmade Pasta & Italian Classics

Every dish is made from scratch, every night. The perfect end to a long day at the convention center.

Linguine clams at Vincenzo
Linguine & Clams
Middle Neck Clams, Garlic, Parsley, White Wine
Gnocchi burrata at Vincenzo
Homemade Gnocchi
Potato Gnocchi, Pomodoro, Burrata & Basil Oil
10% Off with Badge

Show Your Convention Badge for 10% Off

Any event at the Orange County Convention Center qualifies. Show your badge — whatever event brought you to Orlando — and receive 10% off your dinner at Vincenzo. The discount applies to your entire table. No code, no app, no hassle. Just show your badge to your server.

Vincenzo is reached easily by car (5 minutes north on I-Drive), rideshare, or the I-Ride Trolley Red Line (Stop 14 at ICON Park, every 20 minutes, $2/ride). Complimentary valet makes arrival smooth every evening.

Family-owned by the Navarra Group since 2014, with over 33 years of hospitality experience and 4,000+ guest reviews, Vincenzo has been the preferred dinner option for Orange County Convention Center attendees for over a decade.

Convention dinner at Vincenzo Orlando
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Came here for dinner after a full day at the convention center and it was exactly what we needed. Great service, incredible food, and the badge discount was a pleasant surprise.

Robert K., Chicago • OpenTable

USDA Prime Steaks

Black Angus from Creekstone Farms

Hand-cut, cooked to order, served with truffle butter and fresh sides every evening.

Filet mignon at Vincenzo
Filet Mignon
Prime Black Angus, Truffle Butter, Broccolini
NY Strip at Vincenzo
NY Strip 14oz
Garlic Herb Butter, Asparagus, Truffle Fries
Vincenzo at ICON Park near Orange County Convention Center
Private Dining for Groups

Private Dining for Convention Groups

Vincenzo offers the Amalfi Room for 15 to 50 guests, semi-private dining for 15 to 28, an outdoor patio for 14 to 20, and full restaurant buyouts for up to 150 guests. Whether you need a team dinner, corporate event, client reception, or convention group meal, Vincenzo has handled thousands of events and can accommodate yours.

Custom Italian menus, AV options, complimentary valet, and dedicated event staff. All 5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center.

Call (407) 745-4030 or reserve online to discuss your group. Walk-ins welcome for smaller groups, but reservations are strongly recommended for large parties and private events.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We booked the private room for 30 people from our conference and it was flawless. The food was outstanding and the service was professional from start to finish.

Sandra M., Boston • Google

Guest Favorites

The Dishes People Come Back For

Chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Fettuccine alfredo with jumbo shrimp. Made fresh, every night.

Chicken parmigiana at Vincenzo
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella, Spaghetti
Fettuccine shrimp alfredo at Vincenzo
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cream, Butter, Romano Cheese, Jumbo Shrimp
Full Bar & Happy Hour

Happy Hour After the Convention Floor Closes

When the convention floor closes, Vincenzo's bar is open. Handcrafted cocktails, Italian wines, Negronis, Aperol Spritzes, Espresso Martinis, beer, and more. Happy Hour runs Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday 5 to 7 PM: $4 bottled beer, $7 wines by the glass, $10 cocktails.

Skip the hotel bar. Five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, Vincenzo gives you a real bar experience with real food — not a hotel lounge with microwaved snacks. The full dinner menu is available all evening alongside the bar.

Full bar at Vincenzo near Orange County Convention Center Orlando
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Happy hour after the convention was perfect here. The cocktails are excellent, the food is real Italian, and the atmosphere is so much better than the hotel bars nearby.

James L., New York • TripAdvisor

Vincenzo dining room convention attendees
For Convention Attendees

Why Convention Attendees Choose Vincenzo

Every month at the Orange County Convention Center, thousands of attendees face the same question: where do we eat tonight? Vincenzo is 5 minutes away, locally owned since 2014, with handmade Italian food, a full bar, happy hour, private dining for groups up to 150, and 10% off for badge holders.

No dress code. No fuss. Come straight from the convention floor. The kitchen is live 5 to 10 PM every night. Complimentary valet every evening. Kids menu available. Everything made from scratch.

In a city with no shortage of options near the convention center, Vincenzo stands apart: authentic Italian, real hospitality, and a restaurant that earns its 4,000+ reviews every single night.

Hours
Open 7 days
5 to 10 PM
Happy Hour
Mon all night
Tue to Fri 5 to 7 PM
Parking
Complimentary valet
Every evening
Kids Menu
Ages 10 & under
$13 with beverage
Location
8255 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Convention Discount
10% off dinner
Show your badge
Private Dining
15–50 guests
Buyout up to 150
Reservations
OpenTable or call
(407) 745-4030

Orange County Convention Center Events

Why Choose Vincenzo for Orange County Convention Center Events?

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 1.8 miles from the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive at ICON Park. Family-owned since 2014 by the Navarra Group. Over 4,000 reviews, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, Italian classics, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails. Private Amalfi Room for groups of 15–50, or full restaurant buyout up to 150. Open nightly 5–10 PM with complimentary valet and no dress code.

DetailInfo
RestaurantVincenzo Cucina Italiana
Distance from Orange County Convention Center1.8 miles — about 5 minutes by car via International Drive
Location8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819 — at ICON Park
Nearest LandmarkDirectly across from the Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park
CuisineItalian — handmade pasta, Italian classics, seafood, craft cocktails
Private DiningAmalfi Room seats 15–50 with 65-inch TV — full buyout up to 150
HoursOpen nightly 5 PM – 10 PM — private luncheons by arrangement
Happy Hour$4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails — Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
ParkingComplimentary valet every evening
Dress CodeNo dress code — business casual to casual welcome
  • •1.8 Miles from the Orange County Convention Center — Straight up International Drive to ICON Park, about 5 minutes by car
  • •Private Amalfi Room for Convention Groups — Seats 15–50 with 65-inch TV for presentations, bar packages, custom menus
  • •4,000+ Reviews on Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor — One of the highest-rated Italian restaurants on International Drive
  • •Happy Hour Mon All Night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM — $4 beer, $7 wine, $10 cocktails, 30% off select appetizers
  • •Complimentary Valet at ICON Park — Free valet parking every evening, no garage needed
  • •Family-Owned Since 2014 — By the Navarra Group with over 30 years of hospitality experience

Why Do Convention Attendees Choose Vincenzo?

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is 1.8 miles from the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive at ICON Park. Locally owned since 2014 with over 4,000 reviews. Convention attendees choose Vincenzo for the proximity, handmade Italian from a scratch kitchen, Italian classics, private group dining in the Amalfi Room, happy hour, and complimentary valet. Open nightly 5–10 PM. No dress code.

Questions

OCCC Events Dinner Nearby — FAQ

Is there a discount for convention attendees?

Yes, show your badge for 10% off dinner.

Do you have private rooms for groups?

Yes, the Amalfi Room accommodates 15 to 50 guests, with full restaurant buyout available for 140 or more.

How do I get to Vincenzo from the Orange County Convention Center?

5 minutes north on International Drive, or take the I-Ride Trolley Red Line to Stop 14 at ICON Park.

Do I need a reservation?

Recommended, especially weekends and during large conventions. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 745-4030.

Casual Italian on I-Drive

Handmade pasta, craft cocktails, complimentary valet. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana
Published by Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, a family-owned Italian restaurant by the Navarra Group on International Drive at ICON Park since 2014. Over 33 years of hospitality experience. 4,000+ guest reviews. Learn more

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is an independently owned Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando. Convention badge discount applies to dinner entrees. Menu items, prices, and availability subject to change. Reservations recommended. 20% gratuity automatically added to all parties.

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