Italian Restaurant Near Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Blvd
Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Blvd is an IHG upscale hotel located along the Universal Boulevard and International Drive corridor. Guests staying at the Crowne Plaza who want Italian food nearby will find Vincenzo Cucina Italiana on International Drive. Both the hotel and the restaurant serve the same area of Orlando, popular with convention attendees, business travelers, and Universal visitors.
Vincenzo serves handmade pasta made fresh daily, USDA Prime steaks, Italian appetizers, fresh seafood, an Italian wine list, and craft cocktails. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews across Google, OpenTable, Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook.
Convention and Business Dining on I-Drive
The Crowne Plaza Universal Blvd draws a steady flow of convention attendees, corporate travelers, and conference groups visiting the Orange County Convention Center. After a long day of sessions and meetings, the last thing anyone wants is another hotel ballroom dinner or a chain restaurant. Vincenzo offers a real sit-down Italian dinner with table service, a full bar, and a quieter atmosphere. Private dining and group dining options are available for corporate teams, client entertainment, and post-conference celebrations.
Dinner for Universal and Theme Park Visitors
Many Crowne Plaza guests are in Orlando for Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, or Volcano Bay. After a full day at the parks, Vincenzo is the kind of restaurant where families and couples can sit down, relax, and have a proper dinner. The menu covers everything from lighter pasta dishes to USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood. Kids are welcome, and the complimentary valet means no circling a parking lot after a long day on your feet.
What Guests Order
- ★ Handmade pasta made fresh daily
- ★ USDA Prime filet mignon, New York Strip, Bone-In Ribeye
- ★ Italian appetizers: calamari, bruschetta, burrata, meatballs
- ★ Fresh Italian seafood
- ★ Italian wines, craft cocktails, martinis, draft beer
- ★ Tiramisu and Italian desserts
- ★ Complimentary valet parking every evening
- ★ Happy hour Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
Location and Hours
Guest Reviews
"We were in town for a convention and needed a real dinner, not another chain. Vincenzo delivered. The filet was incredible and the cocktails were strong. Exactly what we needed after three days of conference food."
"Came here after Universal Studios and it was the perfect way to end the day. Handmade pasta, great wine, and the valet was complimentary. Our whole family loved it."
"Hosted a client dinner in the private dining area. Professional, elegant, and the food was outstanding. This is the restaurant I recommend to everyone visiting Orlando for business."