Italian Dining Near Embassy Suites International Drive
Looking for a restaurant near Embassy Suites International Drive Orlando? Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive offering handmade pasta, fresh seafood, USDA Prime steaks, craft cocktails, wine, happy hour, and complimentary valet parking. Whether you are staying at Embassy Suites for a convention, business trip, or family vacation, Vincenzo gives guests a warm Italian dinner nearby with 4,000+ guest reviews.
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a full-service Italian restaurant on International Drive near major Orlando hotels, the Orange County Convention Center, ICON Park, and Orlando attractions. The restaurant has been family-owned for more than 33 years, serving guests who want handmade Italian food made from real ingredients, not a chain restaurant experience.
Dinner After Conventions and I-Drive Attractions
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center draws both convention attendees and families to the I-Drive corridor. After a day at the Orange County Convention Center or an afternoon exploring ICON Park, Pointe Orlando, and I-Drive attractions, the hotel breakfast and room service routine gets old fast. Vincenzo offers something worth getting dressed for: handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, Italian wine, and craft cocktails at a real restaurant on International Drive.
Convention guests know the feeling. Four days of conference catering, boxed lunches, and hotel bars. By the second night, you are looking for something real. Vincenzo is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, giving Embassy Suites guests a dependable Italian dinner on I-Drive that does not feel like an afterthought.
For Convention Guests and Business Travelers
Embassy Suites on International Drive is popular with business travelers attending events at the Orange County Convention Center. When the workday finally ends, dinner should feel like a break from it. Vincenzo delivers that. The menu is built around handmade pasta, quality steaks, and fresh seafood. The wine list is curated for pairing, and the craft cocktails are made by bartenders who know what they are doing. The atmosphere is warm and professional without being pretentious.
Complimentary valet parking takes one more thing off your plate after a convention day. Vincenzo is on International Drive, convenient to Embassy Suites and the OCCC area. Guests should check current travel time.
For Families and Tourists
Embassy Suites is one of the most popular family hotels on International Drive. The suite layout gives families room to spread out, and the I-Drive location puts them near everything Orlando has to offer. When it comes to dinner, families want a restaurant that works for everyone at the table. Vincenzo does that. The kids get handmade pasta off the kids menu. The parents get USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and a glass of wine. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable, not stiff or formal. After a long day of theme parks and attractions, an Italian dinner at Vincenzo is the upgrade your family evening deserves.
Menu Highlights
- ✦ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle, seafood linguine
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks — filet mignon, Bone-In Ribeye, New York strip
- ✦ Fresh seafood — Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo, calamari
- ✦ Italian appetizers — burrata, carpaccio, bruschetta, meatballs
- ✦ Craft cocktails, Italian wine list, and after-dinner drinks
- ✦ Kids menu available for families
- ✦ Warm, welcoming atmosphere with attentive service
Happy Hour Near Embassy Suites
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. Whether you are winding down after a convention or getting the evening started before exploring I-Drive, happy hour at Vincenzo is a strong way to begin on International Drive Orlando.
Complimentary Valet Parking
Vincenzo offers complimentary valet parking every evening. International Drive traffic and parking can be a challenge, especially near the convention center and I-Drive attractions. At Vincenzo, pull up to the front door, hand over the keys, and walk in. Valet is included with every visit.
Location Near OCCC, ICON Park, and Pointe Orlando
Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is located at 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819, on International Drive. The restaurant is on International Drive, convenient to Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention Center, the Orange County Convention Center, ICON Park, Pointe Orlando, and other I-Drive Orlando attractions. Open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended, especially during convention weeks and busy family travel seasons. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Location
I-Drive Near OCCC & ICON Park
Hours
7 Days, 5 PM – 10 PM
Parking
Complimentary Valet
Happy Hour
Mon All Night / Tue–Fri 5–7 PM
Private Dining
For private celebrations and group events, the Amalfi Room at Vincenzo accommodates 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages. It is ideal for corporate dinners, family celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties. For private dining inquiries, visit our Private Events page or call (407) 745-4030.
