Restaurants Near the Convention Center

Skip the Convention Center Food — Eat Here Instead

If you have ever attended a trade show or conference at the Orange County Convention Center, you know the dining situation. The food court inside gets old fast, and the hotel restaurants nearby are overpriced and uninspired. But you are on International Drive — one of Orlando's best dining corridors — and a truly exceptional restaurant is just a short drive north.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana, located at Vue at 360 on International Drive, has been voted Orlando's number one Italian restaurant every year since 2014. We are one of the closest fine dining restaurants to the convention center, and we specialize in exactly the kind of meal convention attendees crave after a long day on the floor — handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails in an elegant, relaxed setting.

Perfect for Convention Groups

Convention dinners are one of our specialties. Whether you are taking out a client, hosting your sales team, or organizing a dinner for 50 attendees, Vincenzo has the space and the experience to handle it. Our Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 guests in a completely private setting with custom menu options and all-inclusive pricing starting at $110 per person.

We understand convention schedules. Sessions run late. Plans change at the last minute. Our events team is flexible and responsive, working around your schedule so your group can enjoy an incredible meal without the stress of rigid timing.

Why Convention Attendees Love Vincenzo

• ✦ Minutes from the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive
• ✦ Private Amalfi Room for groups of 15 to 50
• ✦ All-inclusive dinner packages from $110 per person
• ✦ Handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood
• ✦ Complimentary valet parking — no I-Drive parking hassles
• ✦ Open 7 days a week, 5 to 10 PM
• ✦ Voted #1 Italian in Orlando since 2014

Easy to Reach from the OCCC

From the Orange County Convention Center, Vincenzo is a quick drive north on International Drive. With our complimentary valet parking, you pull up, hand off the keys, and walk straight into the restaurant. No circling for parking, no navigating I-Drive lots, no rideshare surge pricing after a big event lets out.

We are also located right next to ICON Park, so if your group wants to continue the evening after dinner, there is entertainment within walking distance — the observation wheel, bars, and attractions that make I-Drive unique.

What Our Guests Say

Happy Hour After the Conference

Need to unwind after a day of panels and networking? Vincenzo has the best happy hour near the convention center. Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, enjoy $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 craft cocktails. Monday happy hour runs all night. Wednesday is Wine Down night with half off wines by the glass — ideal for a more relaxed mid-week gathering.

Beyond the Convention

Many of our convention guests come back on their next trip to Orlando — not for a conference, but because they remember the meal. Vincenzo has that effect. The handmade gnocchi, the perfectly seared filet mignon, the branzino — these are dishes that stay with you. And with the new Epic Universe theme park opening nearby, there are even more reasons to visit International Drive and make Vincenzo part of your Orlando plans.

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a proud member of the International Drive Chamber of Commerce.

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