Places to Eat Near the Convention Center Orlando

Dining Near the Convention Center

Convention guests searching for places to eat near the Orange County Convention Center have plenty of options along International Drive. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana is a family-owned, award-winning Italian restaurant on I-Drive that serves handmade pasta, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, craft cocktails, wine, and desserts every evening. With 4,000+ guest reviews, complimentary valet parking, happy hour, and private dining, Vincenzo is a popular dinner choice for convention attendees, business travelers, hotel guests, families, and tourists.

The Orange County Convention Center hosts more than 200 events each year, bringing in about 1.5 million attendees. After a full day of trade shows, meetings, exhibits, and presentations, a real sit-down dinner at a restaurant makes the evening worth it. Vincenzo gives guests that experience on International Drive, near the convention center and the hotels where most attendees stay.

What Convention Guests Want

When you are searching for places to eat near OCCC, you want a restaurant that is convenient, serves real food, and does not feel like another conference room. Convention guests want fresh food made to order, a full bar with cocktails and wine, comfortable seating, easy parking, and a restaurant that can handle groups and reservations. Vincenzo checks every box. The pasta is handmade every morning. The steaks are USDA Prime. The seafood is sourced fresh. Craft cocktails include Negroni, Aperol Spritz, espresso martini, and seasonal creations. And complimentary valet parking removes the stress of finding a spot on a busy convention night.

Happy Hour and Drinks Near OCCC

The bar at Vincenzo is a destination on its own. Monday happy hour runs all night until close. Tuesday through Friday, happy hour is 5 to 7 PM. Martini Tuesday features special martini pricing. Wine Down Wednesday features half off wines by the glass all evening. After a long convention day, starting with drinks at the bar before dinner is one of the best ways to unwind on International Drive.

Private Dining for Convention Groups

Convention groups looking for a place to eat together near OCCC can reserve the Amalfi Room at Vincenzo for private dining. The room seats 15 to 50 guests and is available for team dinners, client entertaining, corporate events, and celebrations. All-inclusive packages are available with customized menus and dedicated service. Visit our private events page or call (407) 745-4030 for details.

Menu Highlights

• ✦ Handmade pasta — gnocchi, lobster ravioli, short rib pappardelle, lasagna
• ✦ USDA Prime steaks — filet mignon, New York strip, bone-in ribeye
• ✦ Fresh seafood — Chilean sea bass, salmon, grouper
• ✦ Italian appetizers — burrata, bruschetta, carpaccio, meatballs, calamari
• ✦ Chicken Marsala — pan-seared chicken, Marsala wine, mushrooms
• ✦ Desserts — tiramisu, cannoli, gelato, all made in-house
• ✦ Craft cocktails — Negroni, Aperol Spritz, espresso martini, seasonal
• ✦ Italian and California wine list — by the glass and bottle

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