Best Italian Off-Property
Best Italian Near Disney World
Skip Disney dining prices. Homemade pasta, 4,000+ reviews, kids menu. Since 1991.
Skip Disney dining prices. Homemade pasta, 4,000+ reviews, kids menu. Since 1991.
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 Near Disney World Orlando. 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood.
Real Italian food. Real prices. Real family behind the kitchen. Not a corporate restaurant.
Via Napoli at Epcot is good. So is Terralina at Disney Springs. But both come with Disney pricing, Disney waits, and Disney parking fees.
Ciao Italia is 20 minutes from Walt Disney World and the food is on par or better than anything on property — at half the price. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven. Family-owned since 1991.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome. This is the best Italian restaurant near Disney that most tourists never find. The ones who do always come back.
Disney dining reservations are a nightmare. You book 60 days in advance, fight for a table, and pay resort prices for food that is often just fine.
Ciao Italia takes walk-ins. The food is made from scratch. The prices are normal. And the experience is personal — the owner is in the kitchen, not a corporate chef rotating between parks.
This is the Italian restaurant Disney families discover on their second trip to Orlando. By the third trip, they skip Disney dining entirely.
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 host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
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 on Westwood Boulevard welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM. Unlike Disney dining, there is no need to book 60 days in advance. The restaurant is about 20 minutes from Disney World and serves homemade Italian food. For large groups, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended.
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly with a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. There is no dress code, free parking is available, and the atmosphere is relaxed. After a long day at Disney, it is a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a real Italian dinner without Disney prices.
Many guests say it is better. The food is homemade from scratch daily, prices are lower, and there are no long waits or dining reservations needed.
About 20 minutes by car. Free parking at the restaurant.
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, and more.
Walk-ins welcome. No 60-day advance booking needed.
Yes. Come in park clothes. Casual and welcoming atmosphere for families.
Yes. Pasta, sauces, and bread are all made fresh daily in the Ciao Italia kitchen. This has been the standard since 1991.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian since 1991.