Italian Dinner for Extended-Stay Families
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott near SeaWorld is built for families and travelers staying a few extra days in Orlando. The suite kitchens are convenient for breakfast and quick meals, but after a few nights of cooking in the room, everyone starts craving a proper restaurant dinner. That is when Vincenzo Cucina Italiana becomes the highlight of the trip.
Located on International Drive and convenient to the SeaWorld area, Vincenzo serves handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh seafood every evening from 5 to 10 PM. Complimentary valet parking every night.
A Break from the Suite Kitchen
Extended-stay hotels are great for the flexibility, but eating in a suite for a week gets old fast. At Vincenzo, the whole family sits down at a real table, orders real food, and enjoys a meal that somebody else cooked. The kids can have pasta. The parents can split a bottle of wine. Nobody has to do the dishes. That is what a good restaurant does for a family on vacation.
The menu has something for everyone. Younger guests love the gnocchi, rigatoni, and meatballs. Adults gravitate toward the USDA Prime steaks, Chilean sea bass, and lobster ravioli. The portions are generous and the kitchen is happy to accommodate requests.
What to Order
- ✦ Handmade pasta: lasagna, gnocchi, pappardelle, lobster ravioli, rigatoni bolognese
- ✦ USDA Prime steaks: filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, New York strip
- ✦ Fresh seafood: Chilean sea bass, Scallop Risotto, linguine with crab, calamari
- ✦ Starters: burrata, meatballs, bruschetta trio, lobster bisque
- ✦ House-made desserts: tiramisu, chocolate torte, panna cotta, cannoli
- ✦ Italian wine list and craft cocktails
- ✦ Happy hour Mon all night, Tue-Fri 5-7 PM
- ✦ Complimentary valet parking every evening
Celebrating in Orlando
Extended trips to Orlando often overlap with birthdays, anniversaries, and family milestones. Vincenzo is the restaurant where those celebrations happen. The private dining rooms can seat small to large groups. The staff helps coordinate the details, from wine selections to dessert presentations. Whether it is a birthday dinner for the kids or an anniversary dinner for the parents, the restaurant handles it well.
Wine, Cocktails, and Happy Hour
Once the kids are settled with their pasta, the adults can enjoy a real drink. The wine list covers Italian regions from Tuscany to Sicily. The cocktail menu features Italian-inspired creations and seasonal specials. Happy hour runs Monday all night, and Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Wine Down Wednesday and Martini Tuesday add even more value to an evening out.
Independently Owned Since 2014
In a corridor full of chain restaurants, Vincenzo stands apart. It is independently owned, family-operated, and committed to doing things the right way every night. The pasta is made by hand each morning. The steaks are USDA Prime, hand-cut in-house. The desserts are baked from scratch. That care shows in the food, the service, and the 4,000+ guest reviews that keep this restaurant on every Orlando recommendation list.
Easy to Reach from the SeaWorld Area
Vincenzo is located on International Drive, convenient to SeaWorld-area hotels, Aquatica, ICON Park, and the Orange County Convention Center. The I-Drive corridor connects the major attractions and hotel districts, making it easy to reach from anywhere in the area. Complimentary valet parking is available every evening.