Family Dining
Family Style Italian Restaurant Orlando
The family-style Italian restaurant Orlando groups have trusted for 35 years. Shared platters, three menus, 10-110 guests.
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Family Dining
The family-style Italian restaurant Orlando groups have trusted for 35 years. Shared platters, three menus, 10-110 guests.
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive, 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Family Dining
An Italian family-style dinner is meant to feel generous, welcoming and social. At Ciao Italia Ristorante, the experience begins with people gathering around a table and sharing dishes rather than treating dinner as a collection of individual orders. This approach reflects the communal side of Italian hospitality and is particularly enjoyable when several generations or longtime friends are dining together.
A group menu may begin with shared antipasti before moving into platters of pasta and traditional Italian entrées. Dessert provides a natural finish as guests linger over conversation. For groups of 10 or more, family-style packages start at $50 per person, with additional menu options available. Choosing the dishes in advance allows the dinner to unfold comfortably for everyone.
Ciao Italia has been owned by the Navarra family since 1991 and welcomes guests at 6149 Westwood Boulevard in Orlando. Its semi-private dining room can accommodate up to 60 people, while full buyouts are available for up to 110. Complimentary parking and a casual atmosphere make arriving easy. Contact the restaurant to plan an authentic shared Italian gathering.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
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.
What Guests Say
"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem on International Drive."
— Verified Guest — Google"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem."
— Maria S. — Google"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google
PLACEHOLDER
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Family-style dining means every course is served in generous platters to the center of the table. Your group shares starters, salad, entrées, and dessert together — the traditional Italian way of eating.
Everything at Ciao Italia is handmade from scratch by the Navarra family kitchen. Nothing is shipped in frozen pans or reheated from a warehouse. Fresh pasta, house-built sauces, bread baked daily. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant, not a corporate chain.
Minimum 10 guests for family-style dining. Private dining room seats up to 60. Full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110 guests.
Yes. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests with dedicated service. For larger groups, full restaurant buyout is available for up to 110. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Every menu includes starters, salad, three entrées, dessert, and coffee or tea — all served family-style in shared platters. Classica is $50/person, Rustica $60/person, Grande Tavola $70/person, plus tax and gratuity.
Absolutely. No dress code. Shorts welcome. Ciao Italia has upscale vibes with casual comfort — elegant enough for celebrations, relaxed enough for families with kids.
Call (407) 354-0770 or submit an inquiry online. We recommend booking at least 1 week in advance for groups of 10–20 and 2+ weeks for larger groups or private dining.
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