An Italian Banquet Restaurant in Orlando

Banquet Dining Done the Italian Way

A banquet is supposed to be an event. Multiple courses, paced deliberately, with wine that complements each dish and conversation that builds through the evening. What passes for banquet dining in Orlando at most restaurants is a buffet line or a prix fixe menu slapped together from the regular kitchen. That is not a banquet. That is a group order with a fancy name.

Ciao Italia Ristorante understands what a real banquet looks like because the Navarra family grew up with them. In Italy, a banquet is the centerpiece of every major occasion. Multiple courses served at a long table, each one building on the last. The family brought that tradition to Orlando in 1991, and after 35 years, the execution is seamless. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests. A full restaurant buyout takes that to 110.

How a Banquet at Ciao Italia Unfolds

The planning starts with a call to the Navarra family. You discuss your group size, the occasion, and the kind of evening you envision. Together, you build a multi-course menu. A typical banquet starts with shared antipasti platters, moves to a pasta course, then offers a choice of entrees from the full Italian menu. Seafood, chicken, veal, handmade pasta. Dessert closes the evening, often with espresso and after-dinner drinks.

Wine is paired to each course if you choose. The Italian wine list is curated by the family and includes selections from Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and Veneto. The staff manages the pacing so courses arrive when your table is ready, not when the kitchen decides. Every detail is coordinated in advance so the evening feels effortless.

The Difference Between a Banquet and a Group Dinner

A group dinner gets everyone fed. A banquet creates an experience. The multi-course format, the wine pairings, the deliberate pacing. These are the elements that elevate the evening. Ciao Italia has the kitchen, the private space, and the 35 years of experience to deliver a true Italian banquet. The chains along I-Drive cannot touch this.

Located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free self-parking for all guests. Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your banquet.