Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
Holiday Dining

Christmas Party Restaurant in Orlando

Private holiday dining for up to 60 guests. Authentic Italian. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.

Enjoy Authentic Italian at Ciao Italia

Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.

Family dining at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
35+
Years Open
4,000+
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Awards
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Skip the Holiday Party Stress

Every December it is the same problem. Someone at the office or in the family gets assigned to find a Christmas party restaurant in Orlando and the search is brutal. The popular places are already booked. The available ones are chains where your group ends up in a loud corner with shared servers and reheated appetizers. By the time dessert comes, half the group has already left.

Ciao Italia Ristorante has been hosting Christmas parties and holiday events since 1991. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests in a fully enclosed space. A full restaurant buyout handles up to 110. The Navarra family works directly with you to plan the menu, coordinate the timing, and make sure the evening runs the way a holiday celebration should. No chaos. No compromises. Just an Italian dinner that feels like the holidays are supposed to feel.

Rack of lamb at Ciao Italia Orlando
Italian charcuterie board at Ciao Italia Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando
Guest enjoying wine at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando Linguine alle Vongole at Ciao Italia Orlando

Holiday Menus Built for Celebration

For Christmas parties of 10 or more, the Navarra family creates customizable prix fixe menus that bring the best of Italian cuisine to your holiday table. Start with shared antipasti, choose from entrees like handmade pastas, fresh seafood, chicken marsala, or veal piccata, and finish with a dessert course. The Italian wine list pairs beautifully with every dish, and the staff can recommend selections for the table.

The menu is planned in advance so the kitchen can prepare everything for your group. Everyone sits down together, everyone is served together, and the evening flows the way a holiday dinner should. No individual ordering chaos. No 45-minute wait for entrees.

Why Italian for Your Christmas Party

Italian food is built for celebration. The shared plates, the long table, the wine flowing, the conversation that lingers. It is exactly the atmosphere that makes a Christmas party memorable. Ciao Italia has been creating this experience for over three decades. The recipes come from the Navarra family's Italian heritage. Every sauce, every pasta, every dish is made from scratch the same way it has been since 1991.

Located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free self-parking for all guests. Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Book early for December. Call (407) 354-0770.

Sacchetti di Filetto at Ciao Italia Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp at Ciao Italia

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.

Risotto alla Pescatora at Ciao Italia Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I book a Christmas party at Ciao Italia?

Book as early as possible. December is the busiest month for private dining. Groups that book in October or November have the best selection of dates. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.

Can Ciao Italia host a company Christmas party?

Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests for corporate holiday parties. For larger companies, a full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110. Prix fixe menus simplify ordering for groups.

Does Ciao Italia offer special holiday menus?

Yes. The Navarra family creates customizable prix fixe menus for holiday parties. Choose from shared antipasti, a selection of entrees, and dessert. The menu is planned in advance with the family.

Can we decorate for our Christmas party?

Absolutely. Guests are welcome to bring holiday decorations for the private room. The Navarra family can coordinate setup timing and logistics in advance.

Does Ciao Italia offer customizable menus for private events?

Yes. Group and event menus can be customized with the kitchen. Options start at $35 per person and include appetizers, entrees, and dessert.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. All menu items are made fresh daily. Prices and availability are subject to change. Photos are representative of our dishes.

Book Your Christmas Party

Private dining for up to 60 guests. Authentic Italian holiday dinner. Free parking.

Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.