Restaurant Buyout vs Hotel Ballroom in Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 5-15 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why a Restaurant Buyout Beats a Hotel Ballroom
Hotel ballrooms are designed for volume, not atmosphere. Fluorescent lighting. Generic carpeting. Buffet lines with lukewarm hotel food. You are paying $5,000 to $15,000 for a room that hosted a corporate seminar that morning. A restaurant buyout at Ciao Italia gives you something a hotel ballroom never can: character, real food, and a dining experience your guests will actually remember.
Ciao Italia seats up to 60 in the private dining room or up to 110 for a full venue buyout. Group dining packages start at $60 per person for Menu 1, $70 for Menu 2, and $80 for Menu 3 — all featuring handmade pasta, fresh Italian entrees, and dessert. The food is cooked from scratch by the Navarra family, who have been running this restaurant since 1991. No hotel banquet kitchen can match that.
The math works, too. Hotel ballrooms charge room fees, per-person minimums, service charges, and gratuity on top of gratuity. At Ciao Italia, your group dining package includes everything. Wine and beer can be added. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and uniquely Italian. Your guests eat better, pay less, and remember the event.
Restaurant Buyout Advantages
- Intimate atmosphere — real restaurant, not a conference room
- Scratch-made food by a family that has been cooking since 1991
- Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person
- Private room seats up to 60 guests
- Full venue buyout seats up to 110 guests
- No room rental fees — just the food and service
- Italian wine and beer available
- Free parking for all guests
Bring Your SeaWorld Ticket
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10%. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive — a central location for any Orlando group event. Sit down to handmade pasta, order a glass of Italian wine, and keep a little more in your pocket. The discount applies to your entire dinner check — antipasti through dessert.
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. On International Drive, 5-15 min from Orlando hotels.
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. Group dining packages available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Orlando hotels?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is on International Drive from Orlando hotels. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, 9 awards. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
How far is Ciao Italia from Orlando hotels?
Ciao Italia is on International Drive from Orlando hotels, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando. Free parking right in front.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
5-15 min from Orlando hotels
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive — a central location for any Orlando group event.
Get DirectionsMore From Ciao Italia
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorYour Table Is Waiting
5-15 min from your hotel. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
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.