Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the OCCC. 35+ years. 9 awards. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
There are dozens of restaurants near the Orange County Convention Center. Most of them are chains. Some are hotel restaurants charging resort prices for reheated food. A few are decent. But if you are looking for the best dinner — the one that convention attendees, Orlando locals, and repeat visitors all agree on — it is Ciao Italia.
The numbers tell the story. Over 35 years in business. Nine awards. More than 4,000 reviews. A family that still owns and operates the restaurant, still makes everything from scratch, still bakes the bread fresh every day. The pasta is homemade. The sauces are made in-house. The sautéed calamari, the Risotto alla Pescatora, the Australian lamb chops — this is not convention food. This is the dinner you remember from the trip.
The private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Group menus are available for corporate dinners, team celebrations, and client events. Convention groups have been coming here for decades because the food is consistently excellent, the service handles large parties with ease, and the price is fair. Five minutes from the OCCC. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome every night.
The difference between a good restaurant and the best restaurant near the convention center comes down to consistency. Ciao Italia has been open for over 35 years. The same family still runs it. The recipes have not changed because they do not need to. When you order the Tortellini con Brasato, the Pappardelle al Cinghiale, or the Vitello Piccata, you are eating food that has been perfected over three decades of nightly service.
For convention groups, the private dining room is the real differentiator. Up to 60 guests in a dedicated space with group menus that simplify everything. Your team eats together, the food comes out together, and the bill is straightforward. Pair dinner with the Italian wine list and beer selection, and you have a corporate event that people actually enjoy. If anyone in your group visited SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove during their Orlando trip, show the ticket and save 10% on dinner.
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center
Free parking available
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center by car. Free parking when you arrive.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no convention center parking fees.
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests with group menus available. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve for your team dinner or corporate event.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770 to ensure seating.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Perfect for after-conference dining.
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Private dining for groups up to 60.