Best Italian Restaurant Near SeaWorld Orlando

Italian Food Worth the Short Drive

SeaWorld Orlando has food courts and a few sit-down restaurants inside the park. They exist to feed you quickly between rides. But when the park closes and you want a real Italian dinner, you drive five minutes to Ciao Italia Ristorante. That is where the best Italian restaurant near SeaWorld has been quietly operating since 1991.

The Navarra family built Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard with one goal: serve authentic Italian food the way their family cooked it in southern Italy. Every pasta is handmade. The Risotto alla Pescatora is their signature. The Vitello Piccata, the Pappardelle with Wild Boar, and the house-made tiramisu have been on the menu for decades because guests refuse to let them take anything off.

Why Guests Choose Ciao Italia After SeaWorld

After a day of roller coasters, shows, and walking miles through a theme park, the last thing you want is another crowded, noisy restaurant. Ciao Italia is the antidote. The dining room is warm and intimate. The tables are spaced for conversation. The wine list is Italian-focused and curated. The service is attentive without being rushed. It is the kind of dinner that makes the whole day feel complete.

Families, couples, and groups all feel at home here. The menu covers handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, lamb, and vegetarian options. Dietary requests can be accommodated with notice. And unlike theme park restaurants, the portions are generous and the prices are fair.

Getting Here from SeaWorld

Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, approximately five minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. Head south on International Drive and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. Free self-parking is available for all guests.

Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended during peak season and can be made by calling (407) 354-0770 or through OpenTable.