Family Favorite
Best Family Restaurant on International Drive
A family-owned Italian restaurant five minutes from I-Drive where everyone eats well.
The Best Family Dinner Is Off the Strip
Every family visiting Orlando ends up on International Drive at some point. And every family faces the same question at dinner time: do we settle for a chain, or do we find something real? The chains are easy. They are right there on I-Drive. But easy and memorable are not the same thing.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is the restaurant families discover when they decide to drive five minutes off I-Drive and eat somewhere that actually cares about the food. The Navarra family has run this place since 1991. They have a kids menu at $13 that includes gelato. They have handmade pasta that adults will talk about for the rest of the vacation. And they have 3,000+ reviews from families who are glad they made the drive.
Built for the Whole Family
At Ciao Italia, the six-year-old eating pasta with butter is treated with the same warmth as the grandparent ordering the Risotto Pescatore. The dining room is comfortable, the lighting is warm, and the staff knows how to handle families of every size. The Navarra family raised their own children in this restaurant. They understand what families need: good food, a relaxed pace, and no judgment.
For larger family gatherings near I-Drive, Ciao Italia offers private dining for up to 60 guests and full buyouts for 110. Birthday parties, family reunions, graduation dinners. The restaurant has hosted thousands of celebrations over three decades, and they do it with a level of personal attention that no chain restaurant can offer.
Getting Here from I-Drive
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, a quick five-minute drive west of International Drive. It is also minutes from SeaWorld and the Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking is available, which means no expensive parking garages or long walks from remote lots with tired kids.
Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, Ciao Italia fits into any family vacation schedule. After a day at the parks, after a convention session, or on a quiet evening when the family just wants a great meal together. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve a table your whole family will enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best family restaurant near International Drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is widely considered the best family restaurant near International Drive. Family-owned since 1991, it offers handmade Italian food, a $13 kids menu with gelato, and free self-parking. It is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 5 minutes from I-Drive.
Does Ciao Italia have private dining for family celebrations?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers private dining for up to 60 guests and full restaurant buyouts for up to 110 guests. This is ideal for family birthday parties, anniversary dinners, reunions, and other celebrations.
What is on the kids menu at Ciao Italia?
The kids menu at Ciao Italia is priced at $13 and includes a choice of kid-friendly Italian dishes plus gelato for dessert. The food is made fresh, not reheated from frozen.
Is there free parking at Ciao Italia for families?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers complimentary self-parking for all guests. There is no valet fee and no parking garage. It is easy and free, which families with children especially appreciate.
