Private Dining Near I-Drive in Orlando
Close enough to be convenient. Far enough to escape the tourist noise. Private room for up to 60 guests.
Get Off I-Drive for the Night
International Drive has more restaurants per mile than almost anywhere in Orlando. But when you need a private dining room near I-Drive, the options shrink fast. Most I-Drive restaurants are built for volume, not privacy. Chain menus, loud dining rooms, and semi-private corners that face the kitchen. That is not what you are looking for.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 2 minutes from International Drive on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has operated the restaurant since 1991, and their private dining room is a separated space that seats up to 60 guests. It has its own service team and a customizable prix fixe menu. For larger groups, a full restaurant buyout accommodates 110. And unlike anything on I-Drive, there is free self-parking for every guest.
Why Leave I-Drive for Dinner
The best private dining near International Drive is not actually on International Drive. It is a few 2 minutes away, in a neighborhood where the Navarra family has been cooking since before I-Drive had its first wax museum. The food at Ciao Italia is made from scratch every night. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, classic veal and chicken preparations, and a tiramisu that has been on the menu for over three decades.
When you book the private room, you get a dedicated space separated from the main dining room. Your own servers. Your own menu. Your own evening. It is the opposite of fighting for a table at an I-Drive restaurant during peak tourist season.
Easy to Get To, Easy to Park
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, just off International Drive near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. The drive from most I-Drive hotels takes five to ten minutes. Free self-parking is available for all guests, which means no $25 valet fees and no parking garage charges. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
For private dining reservations, call (407) 354-0770. The Navarra family handles every private event personally.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
About Dining Near I-Drive
If you have spent any time on International Drive, you know how it works. Bright signs, loud music, and restaurants that look better from the outside than they taste on the inside. The tourist corridor is designed to keep you spending, not to give you a memorable meal.
That is why the best dining near I-Drive is not actually on I-Drive. Ciao Italia Ristorante is tucked on Westwood Boulevard, 2 minutes from the main strip, in a quiet plaza where the Navarra family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1991.
Everything at Ciao Italia is made fresh daily. The pasta is rolled by hand. The sauces simmer for hours. The tiramisu is made in-house. With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, it is one of the most consistently praised restaurants in the Orlando area.
Visitors staying at I-Drive hotels, attending conventions at the OCCC, or spending the day at nearby theme parks all converge here for the same reason: it is the real thing. Free parking, open nightly, and no tourist-trap pricing.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from I-Drive
From International Drive, take Westwood Boulevard south. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on the right side, with a free parking lot directly in front. It is 2 minutes from I-Drive and on the same road as SeaWorld's main entrance.
More Questions About Dining Near I-Drive
Can I walk in to Ciao Italia without a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended. The restaurant is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM with free parking.
Is Ciao Italia casual or dressy?
Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming. Guests come in everything from shorts and sandals to dressed-up date night attire. There is no dress code. The atmosphere is warm and family-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Ciao Italia to International Drive?
Ciao Italia is located 2 minutes from International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. It is close enough for convenience but far enough to avoid I-Drive traffic and tourist crowds.
Is there private dining available near I-Drive?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a dedicated private dining room seating up to 60 guests, 2 minutes from International Drive. A full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 to book.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking near I-Drive?
Yes. Unlike most I-Drive restaurants, Ciao Italia offers complimentary self-parking for all guests. No valet fees, no garage fees, no meters.
What makes Ciao Italia different from I-Drive restaurants?
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been serving Orlando since 1991. Unlike I-Drive chain restaurants, Ciao Italia makes everything from scratch, is Zagat rated, and offers a real private dining room with personal service from the Navarra family.
Does Ciao Italia offer customizable menus for private events?
Yes. Group and event menus can be customized with the kitchen. Options start at $35 per person and include appetizers, entrees, and dessert.
More From Ciao Italia
Skip I-Drive. Dine Here.
Private dining 2 minutes from International Drive. Free parking. Authentic Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.