Authentic Italian
Best Italian Food Near Dr. Phillips
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and family recipes. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and family recipes. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
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.
Best Italian food Dr Phillips. Ciao Italia serves handmade pasta, sauteed calamari, lamb chops, fresh seafood. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Every dish at Ciao Italia starts with fresh ingredients and traditional Italian techniques. The pasta is rolled by hand each morning. The sauces simmer for hours. The bread comes out of the oven throughout the night. At 6149 Westwood Blvd — just 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
People in Dr. Phillips eat well. Sand Lake Road is lined with restaurants, and the competition for dinner dollars is fierce. But there is a difference between restaurants that talk about quality and one that has been proving it every night for over 35 years.
Ciao Italia Ristorante does not rely on gimmicks or trendy presentations. The Navarra family cooks the way their family has always cooked: fresh ingredients, traditional methods, and recipes that have been refined over decades. That approach has earned them 4,000+ reviews and the loyalty of Dr. Phillips families who have been dining here since the restaurant opened in 1991.
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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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd serves the most authentic Italian food near Dr. Phillips. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, sauteed calamari, veal, and lamb chops. Family-owned since 1991 with 4,000+ reviews. Beer and wine with dinner. Open nightly.
Popular dishes include Pappardelle al Cinghiale (wild boar ragu), Risotto alla Pescatora (seafood risotto), Linguine alle Vongole (fresh clams), sauteed calamari, chicken and veal parmigiana, and house-made tiramisu. Kids eat for $13 with gelato.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 8 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Everything is made from scratch daily. The pasta is handmade each morning, sauces are built fresh, and recipes follow authentic Italian traditions passed down through the Navarra family.
Yes. Fresh seafood is a specialty, including Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole, sauteed calamari, shrimp scampi, seafood ravioli, and Gulf grouper.
Pasta dishes start at $19 and entrees range up to $44 for lamb chops. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. It is well-priced for the quality of food and portion sizes.
No. Ciao Italia focuses on handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and lamb. The menu is built around traditional Italian cooking rather than pizza.
Yes. Ciao Italia is available on Uber Eats and DoorDash. You can also call (407) 354-0770 for takeout orders.
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. Open tonight.