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Best Italian Restaurant Near Dr. Phillips
Ranked among the best Italian restaurants near Dr. Phillips since 1991.
Ranked among the best Italian restaurants near Dr. Phillips 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 restaurant Dr Phillips Orlando. Ciao Italia: handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Navarra family since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly.
Dr. Phillips residents have trusted Ciao Italia for over 35 years. Every dish is made from scratch daily. Fresh pasta, imported ingredients, and family recipes passed down through generations. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — just 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Dr. Phillips is home to some of Orlando's most discerning diners. People here eat out often, they travel internationally, and they know what real Italian cooking tastes like. So when a restaurant earns their loyalty for 35 years running, that says something.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd has been the go-to Italian restaurant for Dr. Phillips families since 1991. The Navarra family runs the kitchen and the front of house. The pasta is handmade every morning. The sauces are built from scratch. The seafood arrives fresh. There are no shortcuts here, and that is exactly why Dr. Phillips locals keep coming back.
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 is widely considered one of the best Italian restaurants near Dr. Phillips. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, Ciao Italia has earned 4,000+ reviews and highly awarded. The menu features handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb chops. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Pasta dishes at Ciao Italia range from $19 to $36 for the Risotto alla Pescatora. Secondi entrees like chicken parmigiana start at $24, veal at $28, salmon at $32, and lamb chops at $44. The kids menu is $13 with gelato included. Beer and wine are available with dinner.
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.
With 4,000+ reviews, highly awarded, and 35 years of family ownership, Ciao Italia is consistently rated among the best Italian restaurants near Dr. Phillips. Everything is made from scratch daily.
Ciao Italia offers a curated selection of Italian wines and beer with dinner. The restaurant offers a curated Italian wine list and beer selection.
Yes. The kids menu is $13 per child (10 and under) and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. The restaurant is family-friendly with a relaxed atmosphere.
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests with customizable group menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Ciao Italia is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended on weekends but not required.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. Family-owned since 1991. Open tonight 5-10 PM.