Corporate Events
Corporate Events Near the Convention Center in Orlando
Skip the hotel ballroom. Host your corporate event at a Zagat-rated Italian restaurant ten minutes from the OCCC.
A Corporate Event Venue That Impresses
Corporate events in Orlando usually mean one of two things: an overpriced hotel banquet room or a chain restaurant with a back room. Neither leaves an impression. Ciao Italia Ristorante offers something different for corporate events near the Convention Center in Orlando. A family-owned Italian restaurant where the food is made from scratch, the service is personal, and the atmosphere makes your team feel like the evening actually matters.
Since 1991, the Navarra family has hosted corporate dinners, client appreciation events, award celebrations, and post-conference gatherings for companies visiting the Orange County Convention Center. The private dining room seats up to 60. A full restaurant buyout accommodates 110. Either way, the event feels intentional, not like an afterthought.
What Makes This Different from a Hotel Banquet
A hotel ballroom seats hundreds but feels like nowhere in particular. Ciao Italia seats your group in a warm, intimate setting with tablecloths, proper glassware, and a wine list that was chosen with care. The kitchen prepares everything from scratch using family recipes from southern Italy. Your guests eat handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and house-made desserts, not reheated catering trays.
The Navarra family works directly with event organizers to build a prix fixe menu that fits the occasion. Whether it is a three-course dinner for 20 executives or a full buyout for 100 colleagues, the food and service are consistent and personal.
Logistics That Work for Convention Week
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, about ten minutes from the OCCC. Free self-parking is available for all guests. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, including during every major convention week.
For corporate event inquiries, call (407) 354-0770. The Navarra family handles event planning personally. No event coordinator middleman, no corporate catering department. You speak directly to the people who own and run the restaurant.
