Best Italian Food Near SeaWorld
Authentic Italian, made from scratch for 35+ years. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
10% OFF — Show Your SeaWorld Ticket — Authentic Italian Since 1991
Authentic Italian Food, 3 Minutes from SeaWorld
The best Italian food near SeaWorld is at Ciao Italia Ristorante, a family-owned restaurant on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Everything is made from scratch. Fresh pasta daily. Homemade sauces. Bread baked in-house. Housemade desserts.
The menu covers everything from classic comfort dishes like lasagna and spaghetti with meatballs to more refined plates like pappardelle with wild boar ragu, sacchetti with truffle and filet, and linguine with fresh clams.
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Italian Food That Locals and Tourists Both Love
With 4,000+ reviews, Ciao Italia is the Italian restaurant near SeaWorld that people actually recommend. Not because of marketing. Because the food is consistently excellent.
The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Families with kids are always welcome. The kids menu is $13 with gelato.
Free parking right in front. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. Come taste why Ciao Italia has been the go-to for Italian food near SeaWorld for over three decades.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is one of Central Florida's most popular marine-life parks, drawing millions of visitors every year to its roller coasters, animal encounters, and live shows. Most families spend an entire day inside the park, and by the time the gates close, everyone is ready for a proper sit-down dinner.
The dining landscape around SeaWorld is dominated by chains and fast-food outlets along International Drive. While those options are convenient, they rarely deliver the kind of meal that makes a vacation memorable. Visitors looking for something beyond a burger and fries have to know where to look.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits just south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, a quiet side street off International Drive. The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991, serving homemade pasta, fresh bread, and Italian classics in a relaxed dining room. It is the kind of place where families walk in wearing park clothes and feel completely at home.
For SeaWorld visitors specifically, the location is hard to beat. The drive is about 3 minutes, parking is free, and the restaurant offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. After a long day of rides and shows, it is a welcome change of pace from theme park food.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
From SeaWorld, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head south on International Drive for about half a mile, then turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking right in front. It is an easy, straight shot with no highway driving required. Rideshare from SeaWorld typically costs just a few dollars.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where should I eat after SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best dinner options after SeaWorld. It is about 3 minutes from the park on Westwood Boulevard, serves homemade Italian food, and offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991, has free parking, and welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM.
Is there good Italian food near SeaWorld?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. The pasta is made fresh daily, the bread is baked in-house, and the menu includes classics like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lamb chops, and seafood risotto. It has earned 9 awards and over 4,000 reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best Italian food near SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante has served authentic homemade Italian food for 35+ years, just 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando.
Is the food at Ciao Italia authentic Italian?
Yes. Everything is made from scratch daily. Fresh pasta, homemade sauces, bread baked in-house, housemade desserts.
How far is Ciao Italia from SeaWorld?
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
How do I get the 10% discount?
Show your valid SeaWorld ticket or pass to your server.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
How does Ciao Italia compare to SeaWorld restaurants?
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and 35 years of tradition — a different experience from theme park dining. Many guests prefer it for a real sit-down dinner after the park.
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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.