Family Dinner Near the Orlando Convention Center
5 minutes from OCCC. Handmade Italian. $13 kids menu with gelato. Free parking.
Family Dinner During a Convention
You are in Orlando for a convention. The family came along for the vacation. The kids spent the day at the pool or the parks while you sat through presentations. Now it is dinner time and the family needs a restaurant that works for everyone — something real, not a hotel buffet or a chain in the convention center food court.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. The Navarra family has been serving convention families since 1991. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. The adult menu has handmade pasta, fresh seafood, chicken, veal, and lamb. Wine and beer. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
Close to OCCC, Far from Convention Food
Convention center restaurants are designed for convenience, not quality. Ciao Italia is designed for both. It is 5 minutes from OCCC with free parking. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are made from scratch. The bread is baked fresh. And the atmosphere is casual enough for kids in flip-flops and nice enough for adults coming from the show floor.
Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770 for groups of 6 or more. Private dining room available for larger family gatherings.
Family-Friendly Details
Kids Menu
$13 with gelato included. 7 options. Real Italian food for younger guests.
Highchairs
Available for toddlers and young children. Always ready.
Free Parking
Free lot right in front. No meters. No garages.
Walk-Ins
Welcome every night. No reservation required.
Casual Dress
Come as you are. No dress code.
Open Nightly
5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu (10 and under) is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine Alfredo, penne alla vodka, steak bites, and spaghetti and meatball.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and welcoming with highchairs available. The Navarra family has been serving families since 1991. Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no validation needed.
What are the hours?
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
More Family Dining at Ciao Italia
Bring the Whole Family Tonight
Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. Since 1991.
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.