Authentic Italian
Best Italian Restaurant on International Drive
Not a chain. Not a tourist trap. A family-owned Italian restaurant with handmade food, just on International Drive.
Not a chain. Not a tourist trap. A family-owned Italian restaurant with handmade food, just on International Drive.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
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.
On Westwood Blvd near International Drive. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine & beer. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
If you are searching for thebest Italian restaurant near International Drive in Orlando, you have probably already scrolled past a dozen chains. Olive Garden. Carrabba's. Maggiano's. They exist on I-Drive because they cater to volume. Ciao Italia Ristorante exists on Westwood Boulevard because the Navarra family wanted to cook real Italian food for people who care about what they eat.
Since 1991, this family-owned restaurant has been making pasta by hand, sourcing fresh seafood, and preparing dishes from recipes they brought with them from southern Italy.Explore the full dinner menuto see what is cooking tonight. The result is over 3,000 guest reviews, highly awarded, a Zagat rating, and a loyal following that includes locals, convention visitors, and tourists who discovered it by accident and never went back to the chains.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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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."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests with group menus available. It is popular for family reunions, birthday dinners, and corporate groups visiting the I-Drive area. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming. Guests come in everything from shorts and sandals to dressed-up date night attire. There is no dress code. The atmosphere is warm and family-friendly.
Ciao Italia has been family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991. The pasta is handmade daily, the seafood is fresh, and the recipes come from southern Italy. It is Zagat rated with over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded.
Ciao Italia is on International Drive, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Free self-parking is available for all guests.
Yes. All pastas at Ciao Italia are made by hand daily using traditional techniques and family recipes from southern Italy. This includes the Pappardelle, Sacchetti, and other signature dishes.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a curated Italian wine list with selections at every price point. The staff can recommend pairings for any dish on the menu.
Traditional Italian cuisine — homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and lamb. Recipes are based on Navarra family traditions from southern Italy, perfected over 35 years.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Handmade pasta. Fresh seafood. Family recipes since 1991. Just on International Drive.