Family Dinner After AAU Volleyball in Orlando — 2026
The AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships return to Orlando from June 17 through July 7, 2026, bringing 300,000 attendees to the Orange County Convention Center. The days are long, the matches are intense, and by evening everyone is ready for a real meal. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-friendly Italian restaurant on International Drive near the OCCC, serving the kind of dinner that makes the whole trip feel worthwhile — handmade pasta, fresh seafood, a kids menu, craft cocktails and wine for the parents, and complimentary valet parking so you do not have to circle a parking lot after an exhausting day.
Families and teams visiting Orlando for AAU Volleyball have been coming to Vincenzo to celebrate wins, refuel after tough matches, and simply enjoy a nice dinner together. The atmosphere is welcoming for families with young athletes, and the menu has something for everyone from the pickiest eater to the hungriest parent.
Team Celebration Dinners and Coach Appreciation
A volleyball tournament is a team experience, and the best teams celebrate together. Vincenzo offers private dining for end-of-tournament team celebration dinners, coach appreciation dinners, and group gatherings. Private dining gives your team its own space where players, parents, and coaches can share a meal, hand out awards, or just enjoy the evening without worrying about disturbing other guests.
Whether your team had a championship run or just gave it everything they had, a proper sit-down dinner together is the right way to cap off the tournament. Call (407) 745-4030 to arrange private dining for your group.
Group Dining for Teams and Multi-Family Groups
AAU Volleyball brings together families from all over the country, and dinner is often a group affair. Vincenzo accommodates full team dinners with players and parents, multi-family group dinners, and large party reservations. The restaurant can arrange seating so your entire group eats together, which matters when you have a dozen families trying to coordinate after a day at the convention center.
The kids menu features Italian favorites that young athletes love, and the main menu gives parents a chance to enjoy something beyond tournament concession stands. Start with the complimentary valet, settle in, and let the kitchen take care of the rest.
Happy Hour for Parents
While the kids are winding down after a tournament day, the parents deserve a break too. Vincenzo offers happy hour Monday all night and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM with specials on craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Wine Down Wednesday features half off all wines by the glass. Martini Tuesday offers martini specials all evening. It is the perfect way to start dinner after a long day at the convention center.
Menu Highlights
- ★ Handmade pasta made fresh daily — lobster ravioli, gnocchi, pappardelle
- ★ Fresh seafood — Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp & Crab Fra Diavolo
- ★ Kids menu with pasta, chicken parmigiana, and more
- ★ Italian appetizers — burrata, bruschetta, meatballs
- ★ Chicken parmigiana — a crowd favorite
- ★ Fresh salads and lighter options
- ★ Craft cocktails, Italian wine, and beer for the parents
- ★ Gelato and desserts to celebrate
- ★ Happy hour Mon all night, Tue–Fri 5–7 PM