Discovery Cove Orlando · International Drive
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2 mi from Discovery Cove • Authentic Italian since 1991
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Discovery Cove Orlando · International Drive
2 mi from Discovery Cove • Authentic Italian since 1991
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive, 2 mi from Discovery Cove.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
After Discovery Cove
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
After Discovery Cove Dinner Orlando — Italian on I-Drive. Heading out after Discovery Cove? Ciao Italia is 2 miles away on International Drive. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine & beer. Show your ticket for 10% off food. Open nightly 5–10 PM.
No coupon. No app. No promo code. Just show your Discovery Cove ticket.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove.
Discovery Cove gives you an incredible day. Dolphins, snorkeling, white-sand beaches. But when the gates close, you need a great dinner to match. Not a hotel buffet. Not a chain restaurant with a 40-minute wait. Something real.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is just about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove. We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been in Orlando since 1991. The pasta is made fresh every morning. The sauces simmer all day. And the bread comes out of the oven warm when you sit down.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server and get 10% off dinner for the whole table.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
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.
What Guests Say
"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem."
— Maria S. — Google"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"Went after a long day at the park and it was the perfect ending. Pasta was incredible, wine list was great, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed."
— James T. — OpenTable
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Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics nightly. Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 2 miles from Discovery Cove. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and Italian dishes here since 1991. The restaurant is casual, Zagat-rated, and has earned over 4,000 reviews. Kids menu is $13 with gelato.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove. Show your ticket for 10% off dinner. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, casual atmosphere.
About 5 minutes by car, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
We open at 5 PM nightly. Most Discovery Cove families arrive between 5:30 and 7:30 PM.
Absolutely. Casual dress is perfectly fine. Flip-flops, cover-ups, whatever you are comfortable in.
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert.
Show your valid Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server. The discount applies to eligible food for your table. Alcohol excluded.
Guests who spent the day swimming often enjoy the Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole, or the classic Chicken Parmigiana. Everything is made fresh.
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Real Italian food, 2 mi from Discovery Cove. Family-owned since 1991.
