Italian Catering Trays • Pickup Only • $300 Minimum • (407) 354-0770
Thanksgiving Catering
Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving does not mean every gathering needs to feature a traditional turkey dinner. Ciao Italia Ristorante offers Italian catering trays for Orlando residents who prefer to serve authentic Italian food at home, at a family celebration, or during a private holiday gathering. Our catering is designed for guests who want convenient, restaurant-prepared Italian dishes without cooking the entire meal themselves.
Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, Ciao Italia is known for scratch-made Italian cuisine and traditional recipes. Our restaurant is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard on International Drive in Orlando. Thanksgiving catering focuses on Italian food rather than traditional Thanksgiving dishes. We do not offer turkey dinners or a separate Thanksgiving catering menu featuring conventional holiday foods.
Our Italian catering menu offers half trays starting at $50 and full trays starting at $90, providing options for gatherings of different sizes. A minimum catering order of $300 applies. Guests can inquire about selections such as pasta, lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and other Italian catering favorites when planning their order. Our team can help confirm available dishes, tray quantities, and pricing.
Italian catering can work especially well for Thanksgiving gatherings where guests prefer pasta and familiar Italian flavors instead of a traditional holiday spread. Multiple trays can provide variety for families with different preferences, making it easier to assemble a meal around the dishes your guests enjoy. Our catering is Italian-focused, pickup only, and does not include delivery or a traditional turkey meal package.
Ciao Italia offers pickup-only catering from our restaurant on International Drive. For Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, same-day catering orders must be placed by 11:00 AM for pickup at 5:00 PM. Because the minimum order is $300, guests should plan their selections and quantities before calling. Placing an order in advance is recommended for larger Thanksgiving gatherings.
Our location is 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center, 1.4 miles from SeaWorld Orlando, and directly across from DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. Free on-site parking makes catering pickup convenient, and there is no dress code for visitors coming to the restaurant. For guests who would rather dine with us, Ciao Italia will also be open Thanksgiving evening from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, serving its regular dinner menu and specials of the day, with a $13 kids menu including gelato. To discuss Thanksgiving catering availability, menu selections, and pickup arrangements, call (407) 354-0770.
Three simple steps from our kitchen to your event.
Choose from 26 scratch-made Italian dishes. Half trays serve 8–10, full trays serve 16–20. Mix and match to reach the $300 minimum.
Complete your order with secure Stripe checkout. Pick your date — all pickups are at 5:00 PM.
Swing by 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Free self-parking. Everything is packed hot and ready to serve.
Every tray is made fresh by our kitchen team — the same food we serve in the dining room since 1991.
Our best-selling catering tray. Layers of fresh pasta, slow-cooked Bolognese beef ragu, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Made from scratch every morning in our kitchen on International Drive.
$300 minimum. Half trays serve 8–10 guests. Full trays serve 16–20 guests.
Warm Ciabatta with Roasted Garlic & Herbs
Burrata, Prosciutto Di Parma, Arugula, Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette
Sautéed Calamari in White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce
Imported Charcuterie & Cheeses, Olives, Artichokes & Cherry Peppers
Organic Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onions, Olives, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Romaine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Homemade Croutons & Dressing
Beefsteak Tomato, Bufala Mozzarella, Organic Basil in E.V.O.O
Classic Bolognese Beef Lasagna, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Homemade Meatball
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Penne in Vodka Cream Sauce
Slow-Cooked Meat Ragu
Wild Boar Ragu, Porcini Mushrooms, Pecorino
Braised Beef and Truffle Cream Sauce
Truffle Sage Sacchetti, Parmigiano Cream, Sliced Filet
Seafood Ravioli in Light Tomato Cream Sauce
Breaded Chicken Breast with Marinara and Melted Mozzarella
Chicken Scaloppini, Portobello Mushrooms, Marsala Wine
Breaded Veal Cutlet with Marinara and Melted Mozzarella
Veal Scaloppini with Artichokes, Capers, Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan-Seared Salmon with Tuscan Herbs
Braised Short Rib, Red Wine Reduction, Sundried Tomato Polenta
Homemade Meatballs in San Marzano Sauce
Handmade truffle sage sacchetti stuffed and topped with Parmigiano cream and sliced filet. One of our most requested catering trays for special celebrations and corporate events.
Pickup only at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821 — Free self-parking
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The minimum catering order is $300. You can mix and match any combination of half trays and full trays to reach the minimum.
Catering pickup is at 5:00 PM daily at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Free self-parking is available.
We require at least 24 hours notice. Order today, pick up tomorrow at 5:00 PM. All pickups are at 5:00 PM.
Half trays serve 8–10 guests and full trays serve 16–20 guests. This makes it easy to plan for parties, office events, and family gatherings of any size.
Catering orders are pickup only at our restaurant on Westwood Blvd, near International Drive. Free self-parking is available.
All catering orders are paid online via secure Stripe checkout when you place your order. You will receive a confirmation email with your order details and pickup time.
Our catering menu includes starters, salads, pastas, chicken, veal, seafood, signature dishes, and sides. Popular items include lasagna, chicken parmigiana, pappardelle al cinghiale, and braised short rib.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been family-owned and operated by the Navarra family since 1991 — over 35 years of authentic Italian cuisine on International Drive in Orlando.
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
Authentic Italian catering from the Navarra family — since 1991.