Special Occasion Dining Orlando
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, rehearsal dinners, and every milestone in between. The Navarra family has been making celebrations memorable since 1991.
Every milestone deserves a meal that matches the moment. At Ciao Italia, the Navarra family has been part of Orlando's biggest celebrations for over 35 years — the 50th birthday that brings three generations together, the engagement dinner that starts with champagne and ends with tiramisu, the retirement party where colleagues become friends over family-style pasta. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and full restaurant buyouts give you the entire space for up to 110.
Located on International Drive with free parking and no dress code, Ciao Italia is the kind of place where celebrations feel personal. The food is made from scratch, the wine list is curated for sharing, and every event gets the attention of a family that takes celebrations as seriously as you do.
Birthday Celebrations
From kids' birthday parties to milestone 50th and 60th celebrations, Ciao Italia is where Orlando comes to celebrate another year. An intimate dinner for two, a family gathering of twenty, or a full buyout for 110 — we have the space and the food to match any birthday vision. Let us know it is a birthday when you book and the Navarra family will make it special.
Anniversary Dining
An anniversary dinner at Ciao Italia is the kind of evening that feels right — handmade pasta, a great bottle of wine, warm lighting, and the genuine hospitality of a family-owned restaurant. Whether it is your first anniversary or your 50th, the Navarra family treats every couple's milestone with care. For larger anniversary parties, our private dining room and buyout options make it easy to gather everyone you love.
Rehearsal Dinners & Engagement Parties
The night before the wedding sets the tone for everything that follows. Rehearsal dinners at Ciao Italia bring both families together over scratch-made Italian in a warm, intimate setting. Our private dining room is perfect for groups of up to 60, and full buyouts give your wedding party the entire restaurant. We also host engagement parties, bridal showers, and post-wedding brunches by special arrangement.
Graduation Dinners
They worked hard — now it is time to celebrate. Graduation dinners at Ciao Italia bring the whole family together for a meal that marks the achievement. From high school graduates to doctoral candidates, our kitchen serves the same scratch-made Italian that has been fueling Orlando celebrations since 1991. Group menus make it easy for parties of any size.
Retirement Dinners
After decades of dedication, a retirement deserves more than a sheet cake in the break room. Ciao Italia's private dining room and buyout options give colleagues the space to celebrate properly — with real food, real wine, and the kind of atmosphere that says "you earned this." Located five minutes from the OCCC, we are a natural choice for corporate retirement events as well.
Baby Showers
A baby shower at Ciao Italia feels special without feeling stuffy. Our private dining room provides a dedicated space for your group, and family-style Italian menus let everyone share and enjoy together. Bring your own decorations, games, and gifts — we handle the food, the service, and the atmosphere.
Religious Milestones
Communions, baptisms, and celebrations of faith have been part of the Italian tradition for generations. Ciao Italia provides the perfect setting for these family gatherings — a warm, welcoming restaurant where everyone from grandparents to grandchildren can share a scratch-made meal together. Our private dining room accommodates these groups beautifully.
"We hosted my mom's 70th birthday in the private room and it was absolutely perfect. The staff was incredible, the food was amazing, and mom cried happy tears. Can not ask for more."
— Lisa D. — Google"Our rehearsal dinner here set the tone for the entire wedding weekend. Both families raved about the food. The Navarra family made us feel like part of their own."
— Michael & Sarah W. — TripAdvisorPlan Your Celebration
Private dining for up to 60. Full buyouts for 110. Scratch-made Italian since 1991.
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.