Aquatica Orlando Tickets? Get 10% Off Dinner
Show your ticket at Ciao Italia. Save on a real Italian dinner for the whole family.
10% OFF — Show Your Aquatica Ticket — Any Day, Any Ticket Type
How It Works
No coupon. No app. No promo code. Just show your ticket.
Family-Friendly Casual Italian Restaurant
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. 3 minutes from Aquatica.
Why Aquatica Families Love Ciao Italia
You bought the Aquatica tickets. You spent the day on water slides and wave pools. Now everyone is sunburned, starving, and ready to sit down somewhere comfortable. The last thing you need is another crowded chain restaurant with a 45-minute wait.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned casual Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Aquatica Orlando. We have been feeding families after park days since 1991. The pasta is made fresh daily. The sauces are homemade. And the dining room is calm and comfortable after a loud day at the waterpark.
Show your Aquatica ticket to your server and get 10% off dinner for your entire table. Single-day tickets, multi-day passes, annual passes, Fun Cards — they all work.
- 3-minute drive from Aquatica Orlando
- 10% off dinner with any valid Aquatica ticket
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato dessert
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Casual and welcoming, not stuffy or formal

Our Dinner Menu
Everything is made fresh daily. 10% off with your Aquatica ticket.
Classic Tuscan Bean & Pasta Soup
Creamy Lobster Bisque
Add Mozzarella $5
Toasted Ciabatta with Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions & Basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Burrata, Prosciutto Di Parma, Arugula, Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette
Thin Slices of Raw Beef, Capers, Mushroom, Shaved Red Onion, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Clams, Mussels, Calamari and Shrimp in a Cherry Tomato Broth
Imported Charcuterie & Cheeses, Olives, Artichokes & Cherry Peppers
Organic Lettuce, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onions, Olives, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Add Shrimp $9 ✶ Filet $11
Beefsteak Tomato, Bufala Mozzarella, Organic Basil
Classic Bolognese Beef Lasagna, Mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Homemade Meatball
Creamy Alfredo Sauce
Add Chicken $6 ✦ Shrimp $9 ✦ Filet $11
Slow-Cooked Meat Ragu
Basil Pesto, Fresh Burrata, Cherry Tomatoes
Penne in Vodka Cream Sauce with Fresh Salmon
Linguine with Fresh Clams in White Wine Garlic Sauce
Wild Boar Ragu, Porcini Mushrooms, Pecorino
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi in Garlic Butter
Tortellini with Braised Beef and Truffle Cream Sauce
Truffle Sage Sacchetti, Parmigiano Cream, Sliced Filet, Cherry Tomatoes
Seafood Ravioli in Light Tomato Cream Sauce
Arborio Rice with Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari
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
Pan-Seared Salmon with Tuscan Herbs
Gulf Grouper with Olives, Capers, Peppers, Tomato Sauce
Australian Lamb Chops with Mashed Potatoes & Asparagus
10 and under • $13 per child • Includes Gelato
Add Extra Meatball $4 ✦ Side Sausage $4 ✦ Apple Juice/OJ $4
Show your Aquatica ticket and save 10% on everything above.
Not Your Typical Tourist Dinner
International Drive has dozens of restaurants. Most are the same chains you have back home. Ciao Italia is different. We are a real neighborhood Italian restaurant where the owner knows your name by dessert.
The dining room is warm and comfortable. Families with kids sit right next to couples on date night. You can come in flip-flops after the waterpark or dressed up for a birthday dinner. Everyone is welcome here.
We are especially popular with families staying at hotels near Aquatica. The restaurant is easy to find on Westwood Boulevard, parking is free, and most nights you can walk right in without a reservation.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
Or book right here
About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando
A day at Aquatica Orlando means hours in the water, sunshine, and the kind of hunger that only comes from an active day outdoors. When the waterpark closes, families need a real meal, not a quick snack or another round of theme park food.
International Drive near Aquatica has no shortage of restaurants, but finding one that serves homemade food in a comfortable atmosphere takes local knowledge. The strip is heavy on chains and light on independent restaurants with real character.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer for thousands of Aquatica families since 1991. The Navarra family runs this Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard, 4 minutes from Aquatica the waterpark. Everything on the menu is made fresh daily, from the pasta dough to the desserts.
The restaurant is casual and family-friendly. No dress code, no attitude. Just good Italian food, a glass of wine or beer if you want one, and a comfortable place to sit down after a long day in the sun. Aquatica ticket holders save 10% on dinner.
Directions from Aquatica to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is located about 1 mile from Aquatica Orlando on Westwood Boulevard. The drive is roughly 4 minutes with no highway required. Head south on International Drive and turn onto Westwood. The restaurant is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free self-parking. It is one of the closest real sit-down restaurants to the waterpark.
More Questions About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando
Where do families eat after Aquatica Orlando?
Many Aquatica families head to Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard, about 4 minutes from the waterpark. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly with a kids menu that includes gelato for $13. Homemade Italian food, free parking, and no dress code.
What restaurants near Aquatica have free parking?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard offers free self-parking right in front of the restaurant. It is about 4 minutes from Aquatica and serves homemade Italian food nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando
The drive from Aquatica Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a dinner discount with my Aquatica Orlando tickets?
Yes. Show your valid Aquatica Orlando ticket at Ciao Italia and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table. Any ticket type qualifies — single-day, multi-day, annual passes, and Fun Cards.
How far is Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando?
About 3 minutes by car. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
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.
Do I need a reservation after Aquatica?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no stress after a long park day.
What kind of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, seafood, veal, chicken parm, lasagna, and housemade desserts. Casual and welcoming, not fine dining.
Does the 10% discount work with annual passes?
Yes. Annual passes, Fun Cards, multi-park passes, and single-day tickets all qualify.
Just 1 mile from Aquatica Orlando
3 minutes drive via International Drive — free parking at the door
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorDinner After Aquatica Starts Here
Show your ticket. Bring the whole family. We will handle the rest.
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.
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