Ciao Italia Ristorante
Best Lobster Ravioli in Orlando
Handmade ravioli filled with fresh lobster meat, served in a delicate cream sauce since 1991.
Lobster Ravioli Made by Hand, Filled with Real Lobster
There are lobster ravioli dishes that taste like the lobster was an afterthought, and then there is Ciao Italia's version. At this family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Blvd in Orlando, the lobster ravioli is handmade with fresh pasta and filled generously with real lobster meat. No filler, no shortcuts, no lobster flavoring pretending to be the real thing.
The ravioli is served in a delicate cream sauce that complements the sweetness of the lobster without overpowering it. It is one of those dishes that shows you what happens when a kitchen with over 35 years of experience gets the fundamentals right. The Navarra family has been making this dish since 1991, and it remains one of the most requested items on the menu.
What Sets This Lobster Ravioli Apart
The secret is that there is no secret. It starts with quality lobster meat, a fresh pasta dough made that day, and a kitchen that has been doing this long enough to know exactly how thin to roll the pasta, how to seal each ravioli so it holds together during cooking, and how to time the cream sauce so it is ready the moment the ravioli comes out of the water. It is pure technique, perfected over decades.
The cream sauce is light, allowing the lobster to be the star. A touch of butter, a hint of herbs, and just enough cream to create a silky coating without drowning the filling. The result is a dish that feels elegant without being fussy, and satisfying without being heavy.
Part of a Full Seafood Menu
The lobster ravioli is just one of many seafood dishes on Ciao Italia's menu. The risotto pescatore, loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari, is the most-ordered dish in the restaurant. The linguine alle vongole features fresh clams in a garlic white wine sauce. The shrimp scampi arrives in garlic butter over pasta. And the fresh fish of the day changes based on what is available and best.
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just minutes from SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking, open seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, with private dining for up to 60 guests. Over 3,000 reviews and 9 awards back up what the food has been saying for over 35 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best lobster ravioli in Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd serves some of the best lobster ravioli in Orlando. The ravioli is handmade and filled with fresh lobster meat, then served in a delicate cream sauce. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991.
Is the lobster ravioli at Ciao Italia handmade?
Yes. The lobster ravioli at Ciao Italia is handmade in the kitchen. The pasta is prepared fresh and filled with real lobster meat, then cooked to order and served in a light cream sauce that lets the lobster flavor come through.
What other seafood pasta does Ciao Italia serve?
In addition to lobster ravioli, Ciao Italia serves linguine alle vongole (clam sauce), shrimp scampi over pasta, risotto pescatore with mixed seafood, and fresh fish preparations. All seafood is prepared using traditional Italian techniques.
Where is Ciao Italia located in Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, just minutes from SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking is available. Open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
