Best Restaurant Near Orlando Convention Center

Why Convention Attendees Choose Vincenzo

After a long day at the Orange County Convention Center, you need more than a chain restaurant and a mediocre salad. You need a real dinner. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is near the OCCC on International Drive, about a 5 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. It is a genuine Italian dining experience for business travelers, exhibitors, and conference attendees who want something worth remembering.

The Navarra family has been here for over 33 years, serving handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood at Vue at 360. While other restaurants near the convention center cater to tourists with frozen entrees and microwaved sides, Vincenzo prepares everything from scratch, every night. There is a reason this restaurant has been voted a top Italian in Orlando since 2014, with over 4,000 reviews to back it up.

Near the Orange County Convention Center

Vincenzo is located at 8255 International Drive, inside the Vue at 360 complex. The Orange County Convention Center is nearby, about a 5 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. We are also near ICON Park, SeaWorld, and Epic Universe, but our convenient location on I-Drive is what makes us a popular choice for business travelers who want a quality dinner without driving across Orlando.

What Sets Vincenzo Apart

• ✦ Near the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive
• ✦ Handmade pasta — gnocchi, pappardelle, tortellini, lasagna, made fresh daily
• ✦ USDA Prime steaks — filet mignon, 14oz NY strip, 20oz bone-in ribeye
• ✦ Private dining — Amalfi Room seats 15 to 50 for corporate events
• ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
• ✦ Happy hour Monday through Friday, Wine Down Wednesday

Private Dining for Convention Groups

Hosting a client dinner after a trade show? Need a private room for your team? The Amalfi Room at Vincenzo seats 15 to 50 guests with all-inclusive packages starting at $110 per person. Full restaurant buyouts are available for groups of 150 or more. Custom menus, dedicated service staff, and full AV capabilities.

The Menu

At Vincenzo, the menu covers everything from handmade Italian pasta to USDA Prime steaks and fresh seafood. Start with bruschetta or burrata, move to a perfectly prepared filet mignon or Chilean sea bass, and finish with tiramisu made in-house. Pair it all with selections from our curated Italian wine list or a craft cocktail from the bar.

33 Years of the Navarra Family

Vincenzo is not a corporate chain. It is owned and operated by the Navarra family, who have been in the restaurant business for over 33 years. The owner is here every night. When convention attendees walk through the door, they are not just customers. They are guests in a family home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is near the Orange County Convention Center. We are not affiliated with the OCCC.