Family Style Dining
Family Style Dining Near Orange County Convention Center
Minutes from Orange County Convention Center. Family-style Italian for your convention team. Three menus from $50/person. Private room for 60.
Minutes from Orange County Convention Center. Family-style Italian for your convention team. Three menus from $50/person. Private room for 60.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center (Orange County Convention Center) on International Drive. Family-style Italian for convention teams and corporate groups. Three menus: Classica $50/person, Rustica $60/person, Grande Tavola $70/person. Private room for 60, buyout for 110. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821. Wine and beer only. Casual dress. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking. Open nightly 5-10 PM. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
After a full day of conferences, panels, and networking, your team does not want to eat in the same hotel where they have been all day. They want to go somewhere real. Ciao Italia is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center — a family-owned Italian restaurant where every dish is handmade and every group gets personal service, not banquet-hall treatment.
Family-style dining is the ideal format for convention team dinners. No individual ordering, no waiting for 30 different plates, no split checks. Pick one of three menus, and every course arrives in generous platters to the center of the table. Your team shares starters, salad, three entrées, and dessert together. It builds camaraderie, eliminates logistics, and the food is infinitely better than anything coming out of a hotel kitchen.
Private dining room for up to 60. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Three menus from $50 per person. Call (407) 354-0770 to book your convention dinner.
Every course served family-style in generous platters. Pick your tier.
Family-style dining turns any group into an event
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| Orange County Convention Center | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center (Orange County Convention Center) on International Drive. A quick drive or rideshare from the Orange County Convention Center West and North/South buildings.
Absolutely. Convention teams book family-style dinners at Ciao Italia regularly. Three menus from $50/person. Private room for up to 60. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Main dining room, private room, and full buyout combined: up to 110 guests. Private dining room alone seats 60. Minimum 10 guests for family-style service.
Yes. Dedicated private dining room for up to 60 guests with personal service. Ideal for corporate team dinners, executive meetings, and convention group events.
Rustica at $60/person is the most popular for corporate groups. It includes Antipasto Italiano, Burrata salad con Salmone, Brasato short rib, and Pollo al Marsala — impressive for business entertaining without being the top price point.
We recommend booking 2+ weeks in advance during convention season. Orange County Convention Center event weeks fill quickly. The earlier you call, the better your chance of securing the private room. Call (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia is near the Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando, and other Orange County Convention Center-area hotels on International Drive. Easy drive or rideshare for convention attendees.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
Call (407) 354-0770 or submit an inquiry. Minimum 10 guests.
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