Convention Center Dining
Best Restaurants Near Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Convention Center
Skip the convention food. Real handmade Italian is 5 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
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Convention Center Dining
Skip the convention food. Real handmade Italian is 5 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Fairfield Inn CC
You flew in for a convention at the Orange County Convention Center. You are staying at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Convention Center, which is near the Orange County Convention Center. The first night, you tried the hotel restaurant. The second night, you tried the chain place on International Drive. Both were forgettable. Now it is night three and you want something worth remembering.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5 minutes drive from the Fairfield Inn — on International Drive and Westwood Blvd at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, handmaking pasta and sauces fresh every day. Over 35 years, they have earned more than 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. All while keeping prices reasonable and the dress code nonexistent.
This is where convention groups go when they want real food served by people who actually care. Walk in after your last session, sit down to scratch-made Italian, and remember why you like eating out.
Bringing your team? Ciao Italia is built for groups. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests for team dinners, client meetings, or celebrations. Need the entire restaurant? Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Group dining packages are available at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus.
Whether it is 4 colleagues or 40, call (407) 354-0770 to arrange a private event menu. The Navarra family handles group dining personally — this is not a corporate banquet operation, it is a family hosting your group in their restaurant.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5 minutes drive from the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Convention Center. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Ciao Italia is a 5 minutes drive from the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orlando Convention Center. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. One discount per table.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
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Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
