Ciao Italia Ristorante
Event Venues Orlando

Engagement Party Venue in Orlando

Celebrate your engagement in authentic Italian style

35+
Years
3,000+
Reviews
9
Awards
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Days a Week

The Engagement Party You Actually Want

You said yes. Now both families want to celebrate, friends are asking when the party is, and you need a place that feels right without spending months planning it. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been hosting engagement parties in Orlando since 1991, and we know exactly how to make the evening feel special without making it feel like a production.

Our private dining area gives you your own space for toasts, mingling, and all the excitement that comes with sharing the news over a real Italian dinner. No generic event rooms. No hotel conference space energy. Just warm lighting, exceptional food, and the kind of atmosphere where both families feel at home the moment they walk in.

Private Dining Built for Celebrations

The private dining area at Ciao Italia seats up to 60 guests in a space that is separated from the main dining room. This means you get the intimacy of a private event with the energy of a real restaurant. Your guests can mingle, toast, and enjoy the evening without competing with other diners for attention.

For larger engagement parties, we offer full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. This gives you the entire restaurant for the evening, which is ideal for couples who want to bring together large groups from both sides. For smaller gatherings of 15 or 20, we can reserve a dedicated section that feels private and intentional.

Custom Menus and Wine Packages

Italian food is made for celebrating. Start with shared antipasti like bruschetta and burrata, move into handmade pastas and entrees that people will remember, and finish with tiramisu or gelato. Our events team works with you to build a menu that fits your group, your budget, and any dietary needs. Wine and beer packages are available to keep the evening flowing without worrying about individual tabs.

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What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

“We hosted our engagement party here and it was absolutely perfect. The private room, the food, the service. Could not have asked for more.”

Google
★★★★★

“Family-owned and you can feel it. The Navarras treat every guest like family. Our engagement dinner was unforgettable.”

TripAdvisor
★★★★★

“The best Italian food in Orlando. We had 40 guests for our engagement party and every single person raved about the meal.”

OpenTable

Why Couples Choose Ciao Italia for Engagement Parties

An engagement party is the first time both families sit down together. The venue sets the tone for everything that follows. Ciao Italia gives you warm Italian hospitality, a menu that impresses without pretension, and a space that feels celebratory without feeling corporate. Josie and Antonio Navarra came from southern Italy to Boston, then to Orlando, bringing with them the belief that food brings families together. That philosophy is in every detail of how we host events.

We are located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, minutes from SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and International Drive. Free self-parking means your guests arrive relaxed, not circling a garage. Open seven days a week from 5 to 10 PM, we can accommodate engagement parties on any night that works for your group.

Book Your Engagement Party

Call (407) 354-0770 or visit our events page to start planning. We will help you choose the right menu, the right wine, and the right setup for your celebration.

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Private Dining

Up to 60 guests private. Full buyout up to 110. Custom menus and wine packages.

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Hours

Open 7 days a week, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Including all holidays.

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Parking

Free self-parking for all guests. No valet fees, no garage charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ciao Italia host an engagement party?

Yes. Our private dining area seats up to 60 guests and is ideal for engagement parties. We offer custom menus, wine packages, and a warm Italian atmosphere to celebrate the occasion.

How far in advance should we book an engagement party?

We recommend booking at least two to three weeks in advance, especially for weekend evenings. Call (407) 354-0770 to check availability and discuss your plans.

Can we create a custom menu for our engagement party?

Yes. Our events team will work with you to build a custom menu from our selection of handmade pastas, seafood, appetizers, and desserts. Dietary restrictions are accommodated with advance notice.

Is a deposit required for private dining?

Deposit requirements depend on the size and scope of your event. Contact our events team at (407) 354-0770 to discuss details and secure your date.

Celebrate Your Engagement

Private dining, custom menus, and warmth since 1991.

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