Family Style Dining Near Orange County Convention Center
Minutes from OCCC. Family-style Italian for your convention team. Three menus from $50/person. Private room for 60.
Better Than a Hotel Ballroom. Better Than Room Service.
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.
Three Menus. One Table.
Every course served family-style in generous platters. Pick your tier.
How It Works
Choose Your Menu
Pick Classica, Rustica, or Grande Tavola based on your group’s appetite and budget.
Call to Reserve
Call (407) 354-0770 or submit an inquiry online. We’ll confirm your date and headcount.
We Handle Everything
Show up, sit down, share, enjoy. Every course arrives in generous platters. No decisions needed.
Perfect For
Family-style dining turns any group into an event
Convention Team Dinners
Birthday Celebrations
Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate Entertaining
Family Reunions
Holiday Gatherings
Sports Team Dinners
Graduation Parties
The Private Dining Room Your Team Deserves
Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests with dedicated service. No shared spaces, no noise from other tables. Your convention team gets a real Italian dinner in a private setting — not a roped-off section of a hotel restaurant. Handmade food, personal attention, and a price point that works for corporate budgets.
Full restaurant buyout available for groups up to 110. Contact us for custom arrangements.
Book Your Group
Easy Drive, Free Parking, No Hassle
Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd — minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. Free parking lot on-site. No valet fees, no parking stress. Your team can be seated with wine in hand before the hotel shuttle even arrives.
Near Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency, and all major OCCC-area hotels.
Call (407) 354-0770
Italian Wine & Beer
Complement your convention dinner with selections from our Italian wine list and beer menu. Wine and beer only — curated to pair with every course.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Authentic Southern Italian
Hours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Nightly
Parking
Free lot on-site
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821
Reservations
Call (407) 354-0770 or inquire online
Group Size
10–110 guests
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from the Convention Center?
Ciao Italia is minutes from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) on International Drive. A quick drive or rideshare from the OCCC West and North/South buildings.
Can we book for a convention team dinner?
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.
How many people can you seat?
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.
Do you have a private room for corporate groups?
Yes. Dedicated private dining room for up to 60 guests with personal service. Ideal for corporate team dinners, executive meetings, and convention group events.
What is the best menu for a business dinner?
Rustica at $60/person is the most popular for corporate groups. It includes Antipasto Italiano, Burrata salad, Penne alla Vodka con Salmone, Brasato short rib, and Pollo al Marsala — impressive for business entertaining without being the top price point.
How far in advance should convention groups book?
We recommend booking 2+ weeks in advance during convention season. OCCC event weeks fill quickly. The earlier you call, the better your chance of securing the private room. Call (407) 354-0770.
Which convention hotels are nearby?
Ciao Italia is near the Rosen Centre, Rosen Plaza, Hilton Orlando, Hyatt Regency Orlando, and other OCCC-area hotels on International Drive. Easy drive or rideshare for convention attendees.
Book Your Convention Team Dinner
Call (407) 354-0770 or submit an inquiry. Minimum 10 guests.
More From Ciao Italia
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.