Restaurants Near Orange County Convention Center Orlando
Minutes from OCCC. Handmade Italian, group dining available. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Dinner After a Convention Day
After 10 hours of conferences, exhibit halls, and networking, you need real food — not another hotel buffet. Ciao Italia Ristorante is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991 by the Navarra family, with over 4,000 reviews and 9 culinary awards.
Handmade pasta rolled in-house. Fresh sauces simmered daily. Italian wine and beer. Casual atmosphere — no dress code, come straight from the convention floor in your badge and blazer or your jeans and sneakers. This is the dinner your team deserves after a long convention day.
Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended during convention weeks — call (407) 354-0770.
Convention Hotels Near Ciao Italia
Staying at a hotel near OCCC? These convention hotels are all a short drive from Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Hilton Orlando
0.8 miles from Ciao Italia. Connected to OCCC via sky bridge.
Best Restaurants Near Hilton Orlando →Hyatt Regency Orlando
Connected to OCCC. One of the largest convention hotels in Orlando.
Best Restaurants Near Hyatt Regency →Rosen Centre Hotel
Steps from OCCC. Popular with convention attendees and event planners.
Best Restaurants Near Rosen Centre →Rosen Plaza Hotel
Skybridge to OCCC. Prime convention location on International Drive.
Best Restaurants Near Rosen Plaza →Extended Stay America Convention Center
Budget-friendly extended stay near OCCC for longer conventions.
Best Restaurants Near Extended Stay →Fairfield Inn & Suites Convention Center
Affordable Marriott property near the convention center.
Best Restaurants Near Fairfield Inn →SpringHill Suites Convention Center
All-suite Marriott near OCCC with easy access to International Drive.
Best Restaurants Near SpringHill Suites →Tru by Hilton Convention Center Area
Modern Hilton property near OCCC and International Drive attractions.
Best Restaurants Near Tru by Hilton →
Group Dining for Convention Teams
Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests — perfect for team dinners, client entertainment, speaker dinners, and convention celebration events. The Navarra family handles every event personally. This is not a hotel banquet. This is a family dinner at a family restaurant.
Group dining packages start at $60 per person, with $70 and $80 tiers available. Every package includes appetizer, handmade pasta, entree, and dessert. Italian wine and beer available for the table. Custom menus on request. Dietary accommodations available.
Book ahead during convention weeks — the private room fills fast. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve your group dinner.
Full Restaurant Buyout for 110 Guests
Take over the entire restaurant for your convention group. Up to 110 guests, custom Italian menu, dedicated service team. Group dining packages from $60 per person.
Better than a hotel ballroom — intimate, personal, real food. Your convention attendees will remember dinner at a family-owned Italian restaurant long after they have forgotten the hotel banquet food. Handmade pasta, not reheated trays. The Navarra family, not anonymous staff.
Ideal for convention closing dinners, corporate receptions, award ceremonies, and milestone celebrations. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your buyout.
Better Than Convention Food
Convention center food courts charge premium prices for cafeteria food. Hotel restaurants charge even more for generic room service. A $35 Caesar salad at the hotel is still a $35 Caesar salad.
Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia and eat handmade Italian at neighborhood prices. Fettuccine Alfredo is $19, not $35. Chicken Parmigiana — breaded and cooked to order — is $24. The Risotto alla Pescatora with clams, mussels, shrimp, and sautéed calamari is $36 and feeds like a feast. Real food, real prices, real Italian.
Your per diem goes further here. And the food is incomparably better.
SeaWorld Ticket = 10% Off Dinner
Many convention attendees visit SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove during their Orlando trip. Bring your ticket to Ciao Italia and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check — antipasti through dessert.
SeaWorld is less than a mile from the restaurant. Spend the afternoon at the park, then walk over for handmade Italian. The 10% discount applies to SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove tickets only.
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. Reservations recommended during convention weeks.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages. Plenty of space for groups.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, minutes from OCCC.
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. Group dining packages from $60/person.
Minutes from the Convention Center
OCCC to Ciao Italia — quick drive on International Drive
Get Directions from OCCCFrequently Asked Questions — Convention Center Dining
What is the best restaurant near the Orange County Convention Center?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. 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. Private dining room seats 60, full restaurant buyout seats 110. Call (407) 354-0770.
How far is Ciao Italia from the Orange County Convention Center?
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes by car from the Orange County Convention Center. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, it is one of the closest family-owned Italian restaurants to OCCC.
Does Ciao Italia offer group dining for convention groups?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests and offers full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. Group dining packages start at $60 per person with $70 and $80 tiers available. Each package includes appetizer, pasta, entree, and dessert. Call (407) 354-0770 to book.
Can I book a full restaurant buyout at Ciao Italia?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. Custom Italian menu with dedicated service. Packages from $60 per person. Ideal for convention closing dinners, corporate receptions, and large celebrations. Call (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking for convention groups?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees. Plenty of space for convention groups.
What are the group dining prices at Ciao Italia?
Group dining packages start at $60 per person, with $70 and $80 tiers available. All packages include appetizer, pasta, entree, and dessert with dedicated service. Italian wine and beer available. Custom menus on request.
Is Ciao Italia better than convention center food?
Convention center food courts and hotel restaurants charge premium prices for generic food. Ciao Italia serves handmade Italian — real pasta, real sauces, made from scratch daily — at neighborhood prices. Fettuccine Alfredo is $19, not $35. Five minutes from OCCC.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount for convention attendees?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Many convention attendees visit SeaWorld during their trip — bring your ticket to Ciao Italia and the discount applies to your entire check.
What hotels near OCCC are close to Ciao Italia?
Several convention hotels are near Ciao Italia: Hilton Orlando (0.8 miles, connected to OCCC), Hyatt Regency Orlando (connected to OCCC), Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza (skybridge to OCCC), Extended Stay Convention Center, Fairfield Inn Convention Center, SpringHill Suites Convention Center, and Tru by Hilton. All are a short drive to Ciao Italia.
Do I need a reservation during convention weeks?
Walk-ins are welcome every night, but during major convention weeks, calling ahead is strongly recommended — especially for groups of 6 or more. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
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Book Your Convention Dinner
Private room for 60. Full buyout for 110. Group dining from $60/person. Since 1991.
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.