Christmas Eve Dinner in Orlando

An Italian Christmas Eve in Orlando

If you grew up in an Italian family, you know that Christmas Eve is not a quiet night. It is the big dinner. The one with the seafood, the pasta, the relatives who came in from out of town, and the table that somehow never runs out of food. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been recreating that feeling for Orlando families since 1991.

For more than 35 years, our kitchen has prepared Christmas Eve dinners that honor the Italian tradition without cutting corners. Every dish is made from scratch, the seafood is fresh, and the dining room hums with the kind of energy that only the holidays can produce.

The Feast of Seven Fishes and Beyond

The Feast of Seven Fishes is one of Italy's most beloved Christmas Eve traditions — a multi-course seafood dinner that celebrates the season. At Ciao Italia, our menu gives you everything you need to honor that tradition. Start with calamari or a seafood antipasto. Move into our risotto pescatore, which regulars call the best in Orlando. Add a fish entree, linguine with clam sauce, or shrimp scampi. You can build a feast as big or as focused as you like.

Of course, if someone at your table prefers chicken, veal, or a classic pasta dish, our full menu is always available. Christmas Eve is about everyone being happy at the table.

Private Holiday Dining

Christmas Eve is a family night, and some families need more than a four-top. Ciao Italia offers private dining for groups of up to 60 guests, or a full restaurant buyout for up to 110. Custom menus and family-style service make large holiday gatherings feel intimate rather than chaotic.

If your holiday tradition includes grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and the neighbor who always gets invited, we have room. And with free self-parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd, nobody has to circle the block in their holiday outfit.

Christmas Eve at Ciao Italia

• Fresh seafood dishes honoring the Italian Christmas Eve tradition
• Full menu available including pasta, veal, and chicken
• Private dining for family gatherings of up to 60
• Warm, festive atmosphere without holiday surcharges
• Minutes from SeaWorld and the Convention Center area hotels

Reserve Early for Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is one of the most requested nights of the year at Italian restaurants, and Ciao Italia is no exception. Tables fill weeks in advance. If Christmas Eve dinner at a real Italian restaurant is part of your holiday plan, do not wait. Call us or book online as early as possible to secure your reservation.