Best Private Events Restaurants By Convention Center Orlando
Homemade Italian just 5 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Best Private Events Restaurants By Convention Center Orlando
Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests — perfect for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, showers, and small events. Customizable group menus, homemade Italian food, and 35 years of hospitality. 5 minutes from the convention center. Free parking.
Private Event Details
- Private dining room seats up to 60
- Customizable group menus starting at $35/person
- Perfect for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties
- Full Italian wine list and beer selection
- Homemade pasta, fresh bread, everything made from scratch
- 5 minutes from Orange County Convention Center
- Free parking lot
- Call (407) 354-0770 or email for availability
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
About Dining Near the Convention Center
Attending a convention at the OCCC means long days, crowded exhibit halls, and overpriced hotel food. By the time the show floor closes, you want a real dinner, not another grab-and-go sandwich or a hotel restaurant charging $40 for mediocre pasta.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center and it is the opposite of convention food. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, making everything from scratch. The pasta is handmade. The bread is baked fresh. The sauces are simmered daily. This is a family restaurant that happens to be perfectly located for convention crowds.
For exhibitors hosting client dinners or teams celebrating a successful show, the private dining room is ideal. It seats up to 60 guests with customizable group menus. The Italian wine list and beer selection pair well with everything on the menu. And the free parking means nobody has to pay convention center garage rates.
Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, seven days a week. Whether you are in town for a three-day trade show or a week-long conference, Ciao Italia is the dinner that breaks up the convention routine.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from the Convention Center
Leaving the convention center, take International Drive south. Pass the hotels and attractions, and turn right on Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is 2 miles from the OCCC at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking lot right in front. Five minutes from the show floor to your table.
More Questions About Dining Near the Convention Center
Does Ciao Italia near the convention center have parking?
Yes. Free parking in a lot directly in front of the restaurant. No convention center garage rates, no meters, no validation required.
Is Ciao Italia open late enough for after-convention dining?
Ciao Italia is open nightly until 10 PM. Most convention schedules end by 6 or 7 PM, giving attendees plenty of time for a relaxed dinner. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended during major shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Just 0.5 miles from Orange County Convention Center
2 minutes drive via International Drive — free parking at the door
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Best Private Events Restaurants By Convention Center Orlando
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.