SeaWorld Orlando · International Drive
Restaurants Near SeaWorld Orlando
1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando • Authentic Italian since 1991
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SeaWorld Orlando · International Drive
1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando • 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, 1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Near SeaWorld
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.
Ciao Italia is a family-friendly casual Italian restaurant 3 minutes from the park.
No coupon. No app. No promo code. Just show your ticket.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. 3 minutes from SeaWorld.
When you search for restaurants near SeaWorld Orlando, you get page after page of chain restaurants on International Drive. Most of them serve the same reheated food you can get anywhere. Ciao Italia Ristorante is the place locals tell their friends about. A family-owned Italian restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just a 3-minute drive from SeaWorld's front gate.
We have been here since 1991, long before most of those chains showed up. The pasta is made fresh every day. The sauces are homemade. The bread comes out of the oven warm. It is a real neighborhood restaurant where the owner greets you at the door and the staff remembers you if you come back.
Whether your family just spent the day at SeaWorld or you are looking for a relaxed dinner near the parks, Ciao Italia is the kind of restaurant that turns a good vacation into a great one. Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10% on eligible food for your 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 one of the closest Italian restaurants to SeaWorld, located about 3 minutes south on Westwood Boulevard. It has been family-owned since 1991 and serves homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
At Ciao Italia Ristorante, walk-ins are welcome every night. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended. The restaurant is 3 minutes from SeaWorld and opens at 5 PM nightly.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. We serve homemade pasta, fresh seafood, chicken parmigiana, lasagna, and more. Show your SeaWorld ticket and get 10% off eligible food for your table.
About 3 minutes by car. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive.
Just show your valid SeaWorld Orlando ticket or pass to your server. No coupon or app needed. The discount applies to eligible food for your table. Alcohol excluded.
Absolutely. We are a casual, welcoming restaurant. Kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. Families are the majority of our guests after park days.
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no stress after a long park day.
Yes. Show your valid SeaWorld Orlando ticket or annual pass to your server and receive 10% off eligible food for your table.
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Real Italian food, 1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando. Family-owned since 1991.
