Celebrations Near OCCC
Birthday Dinner Near the Convention Center
Private room for up to 60. Italian from scratch since 1991. 0.9 miles / 3 minutes from the convention center.
Private room for up to 60. Italian from scratch since 1991. 0.9 miles / 3 minutes from the convention center.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Birthday Dinner Near Convention Center Orlando. 5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991.
Custom menus. Wine and beer packages. 5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center.
If you are in town for a convention and your birthday falls during the trip, you deserve better than the hotel restaurant or another chain on International Drive.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. Everything is made from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. The private dining room seats up to 60, which makes it perfect for a group dinner after a long day on the convention floor.
No tourist traps. No freezer food. Just real Italian cooking from a family that has been doing this since 1991.
Convention birthday dinners can be tricky — you need a restaurant that can handle a big group on short notice, serve real food, and not break the budget. Ciao Italia does all three.
The private dining room is completely separate from the main restaurant, so your group gets its own space. Custom menus let you keep things simple or go all out. Wine and beer packages make the bar easy.
If your group is smaller, the main dining room is warm and welcoming. Either way, you are getting homemade Italian food that beats anything within walking distance of the convention center.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia is 0.9 miles from the OCCC, so driving is recommended. The drive takes 5 minutes via International Drive, and free parking is available at the restaurant.
Yes. Group menus are available for parties of any size, with customizable options for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The private dining room accommodates up to 60 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 for details.
About 5 minutes by car from the Orange County Convention Center. Free parking lot at the restaurant.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout seats 110. Call (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Custom menus and wine and beer packages available. We regularly host convention groups of 15-60 people.
Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Ciao Italia is about a 7-minute drive from the OCCC, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking is available.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Call to reserve the private room. Walk-ins welcome for smaller groups.