Best Meatballs Near SeaWorld
Homemade meatballs, fresh daily. 3 minutes from SeaWorld. 10% off with your ticket.
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Homemade Meatballs That People Drive Across Orlando For
The best meatballs near SeaWorld are not at a chain restaurant. They are at Ciao Italia Ristorante, a family-owned Italian restaurant 3 minutes from the park. Our meatballs are made fresh every day from a recipe that has not changed in over 35 years.
You can get them with spaghetti and homemade meat sauce, on our Meatball Caesar salad, or as an add-on to any pasta dish. They are tender, flavorful, and big enough to share.
Show your SeaWorld ticket and get 10% off dinner for your whole table.
A Meatball Worth Talking About
Our spaghetti con polpette is one of the most popular dishes on the menu. Housemade spaghetti with slow-cooked meat sauce and a homemade meatball. Simple, classic, and done right.
Kids love them too. The kids menu includes spaghetti and meatball for $13, and gelato is included.
Free parking, walk-ins welcome, open seven nights a week. Come hungry.
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 attracts families, couples, and groups from around the world. The park's combination of thrill rides, marine exhibits, and seasonal events makes it a full-day commitment. By closing time, appetites are real and patience for long restaurant waits is low.
The International Drive corridor near SeaWorld is lined with restaurants, but the options lean heavily toward fast food, buffets, and national chains. For visitors who want a real dinner experience without driving across Orlando, the choices narrow quickly.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers something different. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard, about 3 minutes south of SeaWorld. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and sauces in this kitchen since 1991. Nine awards and over 4,000 reviews later, the restaurant has become a trusted post-park destination.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. There is no dress code, the staff is used to families coming straight from the park, and the kids menu at $13 includes gelato. It is the kind of place where dinner feels like a reward, not just a necessity.
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
What is the closest Italian restaurant to SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the closest Italian restaurants to SeaWorld, located about 3 minutes south on Westwood Boulevard. It has been family-owned since 1991 and serves homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
Do I need a reservation after SeaWorld for dinner?
At Ciao Italia Ristorante, walk-ins are welcome every night. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended. The restaurant is 3 minutes from SeaWorld and opens at 5 PM nightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best meatballs near SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante makes homemade meatballs fresh daily, just 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando.
Are the meatballs at Ciao Italia homemade?
Yes. Made fresh daily from a recipe perfected over 35 years.
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. No coupon needed.
Can kids get meatballs?
Yes. The kids menu includes spaghetti and meatball for $13, with 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.
What time should I leave SeaWorld to make dinner at Ciao Italia?
Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Most SeaWorld families arrive between 6 and 7:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, or call (407) 354-0770 for larger groups.
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Dinner After SeaWorld Starts Here
Show your ticket. Bring the whole family. We will handle the rest.
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.