Restaurant Near Convention Center Orlando
5 minutes from the Orange County Convention Center. Authentic Italian with private
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center, typically under 10 minutes depending on traffic. We are located on Westwood Blvd near SeaWorld.
Yes. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and we can do full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. We offer custom menus and prix fixe options for groups.
Reservations are strongly recommended during major conventions and trade shows. You can book online or call us at (407) 354-0770.
Yes, we offer free self-parking right at the restaurant. No valet fees, no parking garages.
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center, typically under 10 minutes depending on traffic. We are located on Westwood Blvd near SeaWorld.
Yes. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and we can do full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. We offer custom menus and prix fixe options for groups.
Reservations are strongly recommended during major conventions and trade shows. You can book online or call us at (407) 354-0770.
Yes, we offer free self-parking right at the restaurant. No valet fees, no parking garages.
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center, typically under 10 minutes depending on traffic. We are located on Westwood Blvd near SeaWorld.
Yes. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and we can do full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. We offer custom menus and prix fixe options for groups.
Reservations are strongly recommended during major conventions and trade shows. You can book online or call us at (407) 354-0770.
Yes, we offer free self-parking right at the restaurant. No valet fees, no parking garages.
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Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
About Dining Near the Convention Center
Attending a convention at the OCCC means long days, crowded exhibit halls, and overpriced hotel food. By the time the show floor closes, you want a real dinner, not another grab-and-go sandwich or a hotel restaurant charging $40 for mediocre pasta.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center and it is the opposite of convention food. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, making everything from scratch. The pasta is handmade. The bread is baked fresh. The sauces are simmered daily. This is a family restaurant that happens to be perfectly located for convention crowds.
For exhibitors hosting client dinners or teams celebrating a successful show, the private dining room is ideal. It seats up to 60 guests with customizable group menus. The Italian wine list and beer selection pair well with everything on the menu. And the free parking means nobody has to pay convention center garage rates.
Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, seven days a week. Whether you are in town for a three-day trade show or a week-long conference, Ciao Italia is the dinner that breaks up the convention routine.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from the Convention Center
Ciao Italia is a straight shot from the OCCC. Exit the convention center and head south on International Drive. In about 2 miles, turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with its own free parking lot. Five minutes, no highway driving required.
More Questions About Dining Near the Convention Center
What is the best restaurant near the OCCC for a team dinner?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is widely regarded as the best restaurant near the OCCC for team dinners. The private dining room seats up to 60, group menus simplify ordering, and the Italian wine and beer list pairs well with everything. Five minutes from the convention center.
Is Ciao Italia open late enough for after-convention dining?
Ciao Italia is open nightly until 10 PM. Most convention schedules end by 6 or 7 PM, giving attendees plenty of time for a relaxed dinner. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended during major shows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from the Orange County Convention Center?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the convention center, typically under 10 minutes depending on traffic. We are located on Westwood Blvd near SeaWorld.
Can Ciao Italia host a group dinner during a convention?
Yes. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and we can do full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. We offer custom menus and prix fixe options for groups.
Do I need a reservation during convention season?
Reservations are strongly recommended during major conventions and trade shows. You can book online or call us at (407) 354-0770.
Is there parking available at Ciao Italia?
Yes, we offer free self-parking right at the restaurant. No valet fees, no parking garages.
Is Ciao Italia within walking distance of the convention center?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the OCCC, not walking distance. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant, and rideshare pickup is easy.
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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.