Personal, Not Convention
Dining Near Hilton Orlando
Drive 5 minutes for dining that feels like someone invited you over. Private dining available
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Personal, Not Convention
Drive 5 minutes for dining that feels like someone invited you over. Private dining available
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.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Hilton Orlando
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
Convention dining is efficient. Hotel restaurants serve crowds. Everything is designed for throughput — buffet lines, pre-set menus, servers who are juggling 20 tables at once. It works, but it is not dining. It is fuel.
Drive 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando to Ciao Italia and the difference is immediate. The owner works the floor. The kitchen cooks to order. The pasta is made by hand that afternoon. The sauces simmer all day. You are not a room number here — you are a guest in the Navarra family's restaurant, and they have been doing this since 1991.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Events
Host up to 60 guests in our private dining room, or up to 110 with a full restaurant buyout. Group menus from $60 per person — perfect for corporate dinners, celebrations, and team events.
Just 3 min from Hilton Orlando. Custom menus available. Free parking for the entire group.
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What Guests Say
“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Jennifer M. — OpenTable“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and Hilton Orlando.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests, plus full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. It is a 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando and OCCC. Custom menus available for convention groups. Call (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center and Hilton Orlando. Family-owned since 1991, the Navarra family greets every table personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics — the opposite of convention dining.
Yes.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers group dining packages at $60, $70, and $80 per person for groups of any size. Private dining room for up to 60, full buyout for up to 110. Five minutes from the OCCC and Hilton Orlando.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
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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.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
