Where is Ciao Italia located?

Ciao Italia Ristorante is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, 2 minutes from International Drive, SeaWorld, and the Orange County Convention Center. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.

What are Ciao Italia's hours?

Ciao Italia is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.

Does Ciao Italia offer private dining?

Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests, and full venue buyouts accommodate up to 110. Custom menus and wine and beer packages are available for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and celebrations. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your event.

Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?

Absolutely. Ciao Italia is a casual, welcoming restaurant perfect for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

Does Ciao Italia have free parking?

Yes. There is a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet required.

Zagat Rated • Diners' Choice

Award-Winning Italian Dining in Orlando

Name: Ciao Italia Ristorante
Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32821, US
Telephone: (407) 354-0770
Price range: $$

Zagat Rated. OpenTable Diners' Choice. Most Romantic Restaurant. Over 3,000 five-star reviews since 1991.

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Enjoy Authentic Italian at Ciao Italia

Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.

35+

Years Open

4,000+

Reviews

Awards

7 Days

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The Awards and What They Mean

Zagat Rated means the restaurant has been evaluated by one of the most respected rating systems in the dining industry. Zagat does not just hand out ratings. They are earned through consistent quality across food, service, and atmosphere.

OpenTable Diners' Choice is awarded based on real diner reviews. It reflects what actual guests think about the restaurant, not what a critic thought on one visit. Ciao Italia has earned this recognition multiple times.

The Most Romantic Restaurant award speaks to the atmosphere. The candlelit dining room, the warm Mediterranean decor, and the unhurried pace of service have made Ciao Italia a destination for couples celebrating anniversaries, proposals, and date nights for over three decades.

The restaurant has also been named among the Top 3 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando, a distinction that places it alongside the very best the city has to offer.

What the Reviews Actually Say

Awards are meaningful, but the real proof is in the reviews. More than 3,000 guests have taken the time to write about their experience at Ciao Italia, and the themes are consistent: the food is fresh and authentic, the service is warm and personal, the atmosphere is beautiful, and the restaurant feels like a genuine Italian dining experience.

Guests consistently praise specific dishes. The Risotto alla Pescatora, the Vitello Piccata, the Pappardelle with Wild Boar, and the homemade Tiramisu come up again and again. People notice that the food is made to order, that the ingredients are fresh, and that the flavors are different from what they get at chain restaurants.

35 Years of Consistency

Any restaurant can have a great night. What makes Ciao Italia special is that it has had great nights for over 35 years. The Navarra family opened the restaurant in 1991 with recipes from southern Italy, and those recipes have not changed because they do not need to. The kitchen makes everything from scratch, every night, for every guest.

That consistency is why the awards keep coming. It is why guests leave reviews years after their first visit. And it is why Ciao Italia remains one of the most recognized Italian restaurants in Orlando.

Visit at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821. Open seven days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Free self-parking. Reservations at (407) 354-0770 or through OpenTable.

Italian charcuterie board at Ciao Italia

Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando

Guest enjoying wine at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando

Linguine alle Vongole at Ciao Italia Orlando

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp at Ciao Italia

Practical Details

Cuisine

Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.

Risotto alla Pescatora at Ciao Italia Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

What awards has Ciao Italia won?

Ciao Italia Ristorante has been recognized with the Most Romantic Restaurant award, Zagat ratings, OpenTable Diners' Choice awards, and has been named among the Top 3 Best Italian Restaurants in Orlando. The restaurant has earned 9 awards and honors over its 35+ year history.

Is Ciao Italia Zagat rated?

Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante has received Zagat ratings for its food quality, service, and atmosphere. This recognition places it among a select group of Italian restaurants in Orlando that have earned this distinction.

How many reviews does Ciao Italia have?

Ciao Italia has over 3,000 guest reviews across platforms including Google, OpenTable, and TripAdvisor, with a rating of 4.6 stars. These reviews reflect over 35 years of consistently excellent dining experiences.

Why is Ciao Italia considered the best Italian restaurant in Orlando?

Ciao Italia combines authentic family recipes from southern Italy, handmade dishes prepared to order, an intimate atmosphere, and consistent quality over 35+ years. The combination of critical awards and thousands of positive guest reviews makes it one of the most recognized Italian restaurants in Orlando.

Is Ciao Italia the best Italian restaurant near SeaWorld?

With 4,000+ reviews and 35 years of family tradition, Ciao Italia is consistently rated among the top Italian restaurants in the SeaWorld and International Drive area.

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Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. All menu items are made fresh daily. Prices and availability are subject to change. Photos are representative of our dishes.

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