Best Family Dinner on International Drive Orlando
4,000+ reviews. 9 awards. Family-owned since 1991. The best family dinner near I-Drive.
What Makes It the Best
With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, Ciao Italia is not just another restaurant near International Drive. It is the restaurant families come back to every time they visit Orlando. The Navarra family has been running it since 1991. The pasta is handmade daily. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. And the atmosphere is warm, casual, and genuinely welcoming to families with children of all ages.
The best family dinner is not about white tablecloths and hushed voices. It is about real food, fair prices, a relaxed pace, and a place where your kids feel as welcome as you do. That is Ciao Italia.
Better Than the Chains, Easier Than Disney Dining
The chains on International Drive serve reheated food from a corporate kitchen. Disney Springs restaurants charge theme park prices with long waits. Ciao Italia sits right in the middle — real Italian food made from scratch, prices that families can afford, and a 2-minute drive from I-Drive with free parking.
Start with garlic bread or bruschetta for the table. Kids choose from spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, or Alfredo. Parents enjoy chicken marsala, handmade sacchetti, fresh seafood, or lasagna. Everyone finishes with dessert. That is the best family dinner near International Drive, and it has been for over 35 years.
Family-Friendly Details
Kids Menu
$13 with gelato included. 7 options. Real Italian food for younger guests.
Highchairs
Available for toddlers and young children. Always ready.
Free Parking
Free lot right in front. No meters. No garages.
Walk-Ins
Welcome every night. No reservation required.
Casual Dress
Come as you are. No dress code.
Open Nightly
5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu (10 and under) is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine Alfredo, penne alla vodka, steak bites, and spaghetti and meatball.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and welcoming with highchairs available. The Navarra family has been serving families since 1991. Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no validation needed.
What are the hours?
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
More Family Dining at Ciao Italia
Bring the Whole Family Tonight
Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. Since 1991.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.