Restaurants Near the Convention Center Orlando for Families
5 min from OCCC. Homemade pasta. Kids menu. Free parking. Family-owned since 1991.
The Family Restaurant Convention Visitors Choose
The Orange County Convention Center hosts millions of visitors every year. Many of them bring their families. And most of them eat at the same handful of chains near the center because they do not know what else is nearby. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes away and it is a fundamentally different experience.
Family-owned since 1991 by the Navarra family. Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. A casual, welcoming atmosphere where families feel at home. This is the restaurant near the convention center that families wish they had found sooner.
Real Food, Real Family Experience
The chains near OCCC serve corporate food. Ciao Italia serves food made by hand in a kitchen run by the same family for over 35 years. The difference shows in the pasta, the sauces, the bread, and the way the staff treats your family. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards confirm what families discover every night.
Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd — 5 minutes from the convention center. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Groups of 6+ should call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Family-Friendly Details
Kids Menu
$13 with gelato included. 7 options. Real Italian food for younger guests.
Highchairs
Available for toddlers and young children. Always ready.
Free Parking
Free lot right in front. No meters. No garages.
Walk-Ins
Welcome every night. No reservation required.
Casual Dress
Come as you are. No dress code.
Open Nightly
5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu (10 and under) is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine Alfredo, penne alla vodka, steak bites, and spaghetti and meatball.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and welcoming with highchairs available. The Navarra family has been serving families since 1991. Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no validation needed.
What are the hours?
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
More Family Dining at Ciao Italia
Bring the Whole Family Tonight
Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. Since 1991.
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.