Holiday Dining at Ciao Italia Orlando
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and every holiday in between. The Navarra family has been hosting holiday dinners on I-Drive since 1991.
Some of our most meaningful nights happen on holidays. The family of twelve who has celebrated Thanksgiving at Ciao Italia for a decade. The couple who comes back every Valentine's Day for the same corner table. The mother who tears up when her kids surprise her with a Mother's Day dinner she did not have to cook. These are the nights the Navarra family built this restaurant for — and after 35 years on International Drive, holiday dining is one of our proudest traditions.
We are open on every major holiday. The full regular menu is always available alongside seasonal specials. Wine and beer flow freely. And reservations are strongly recommended — holiday tables fill up fast.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is one of our biggest nights of the year. Families gather around our tables for scratch-made Italian that feels just as warm as a home-cooked meal — without anyone having to spend the day in the kitchen. Our full menu is available alongside Thanksgiving specials. Whether you are a local family or visiting Orlando for the holiday, call early to secure your table.
Christmas Dining
Ciao Italia is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In Italian tradition, holiday meals bring families together over great food and great wine — and that is exactly what we deliver. From the Southern Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve to a celebratory Christmas Day dinner, the Navarra family's kitchen is ready. Private holiday parties and buyouts are also available for larger groups.
New Year's Eve Dinner
Ring in the new year with authentic Italian on International Drive. Ciao Italia's New Year's Eve dinner is one of our most popular nights — couples, families, and groups of friends gather for a memorable meal to close out the year. Our full menu is available, and the atmosphere is festive and warm. Reserve well in advance.
Easter Dinner
Easter dinner is a deeply Italian tradition, and the Navarra family takes it seriously. Our Easter menu features the full roster of scratch-made pastas, fresh seafood, veal, and seasonal specials alongside a beautiful wine selection. Families dress up, families come casual — there is no dress code. Just great food and a warm welcome on Easter Sunday.
Valentine's Day Dinner
There is nothing more romantic than Italian food, and Valentine's Day at Ciao Italia is the kind of date night that becomes a tradition. Candlelit tables, handmade pasta, a great bottle of wine, and the warmth of a family-owned restaurant that has been creating special evenings for over 35 years. This is one of our fastest-booking nights — reserve early.
Mother's Day Dinner
Give Mom the night off. Mother's Day at Ciao Italia means scratch-made pasta, a glass of something special, and a table full of the people she loves most. Our kitchen handles everything so she does not have to lift a finger. One of our busiest and most heartfelt evenings of the year.
Father's Day Dinner
Dad deserves a great Italian meal. Father's Day at Ciao Italia is the kind of dinner he actually wants — real food, a good glass of wine, and the whole family around the table. No fuss, no frills, just a scratch-made meal from a family that has been doing this for 35 years.
Holiday Party Buyouts
Looking to host a private holiday party? Ciao Italia offers a private dining room for up to 60 guests and full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. Corporate holiday parties, family gatherings, friend groups — we handle the food, the setup, and the atmosphere. You just show up and celebrate.
"We have spent Thanksgiving at Ciao Italia for three years now. The food is incredible and it honestly feels like being at an Italian grandmother's house. Our family tradition."
— The Santiago Family — Google"Valentine's dinner here was perfect. Quiet enough to talk, romantic atmosphere, and the pappardelle was the best pasta I have ever had. Already booked for next year."
— Christine & Daniel B. — TripAdvisorReserve Your Holiday Table
Holiday dining fills up fast. Call early to secure your spot. Open 5–10 PM on every major holiday.
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.