Dine In Restaurants Near Convention Center Orlando

A Real Restaurant for Convention Guests

When you are in Orlando for a convention, the food options near the Orange County Convention Center range from fast food chains to overpriced hotel restaurants. Ciao Italia is neither. We are a family-owned Italian restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 5 minutes from the OCCC, and we have been serving guests since 1991. The pasta is handmade daily. The sauces are made from scratch. The bread comes fresh from the oven. Whether you are taking a client to dinner, gathering your team after a long day of sessions, or just want a real meal that does not come from a hotel kitchen, Ciao Italia is the restaurant convention guests keep coming back to. Private dining is available for groups up to 60 guests, with catering packages at $60, $70, and $80 per person.

• 5 minutes from Orange County Convention Center
• Private dining for groups up to 60
• Catering packages: $60, $70, $80 per person
• Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
• Italian wine list and beer
• Free parking lot
• Open nightly 5-10 PM, 7 days a week
• Family-owned and operated since 1991

Private Dining and Group Events

Ciao Italia is popular with convention groups because we can accommodate large parties without losing the personal touch. Our private dining space seats up to 60 guests, and the catering packages include appetizers, pasta, entrees, and dessert. The $60 per person package covers the essentials. The $70 and $80 packages add premium items like the Sacchetti di Filetto and Australian lamb chops. Every dish is made fresh — nothing is pre-made or reheated. The Italian wine list and beer selection complement the food perfectly for group events. Call (407) 354-0770 to discuss your group, or visit us at 6149 Westwood Blvd.

About Dining Near the Convention Center

Attending a convention at the OCCC means long days, crowded exhibit halls, and overpriced hotel food. By the time the show floor closes, you want a real dinner, not another grab-and-go sandwich or a hotel restaurant charging $40 for mediocre pasta.

Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center and it is the opposite of convention food. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, making everything from scratch. The pasta is handmade. The bread is baked fresh. The sauces are simmered daily. This is a family restaurant that happens to be perfectly located for convention crowds.

For exhibitors hosting client dinners or teams celebrating a successful show, the private dining room is ideal. It seats up to 60 guests with customizable group menus. The Italian wine list and beer selection pair well with everything on the menu. And the free parking means nobody has to pay convention center garage rates.

Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, seven days a week. Whether you are in town for a three-day trade show or a week-long conference, Ciao Italia is the dinner that breaks up the convention routine.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from the Convention Center

From the Orange County Convention Center, head south on International Drive for about 2 miles. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on your right, with free parking in front. The entire drive takes about 5 minutes, even during convention traffic.

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