Best Pasta Near SeaWorld
Fresh pasta made daily. 3 minutes from the park. 10% off with your ticket.
10% OFF — Show Your SeaWorld Ticket — Fresh Homemade Pasta Awaits
Fresh Pasta Made Daily, 3 Minutes from SeaWorld
If you want the best pasta near SeaWorld, skip the chains and come to Ciao Italia. Our pasta is made fresh every single day. Not dried from a box. Not shipped frozen. Made right here in our kitchen on Westwood Boulevard, just a 3-minute drive from SeaWorld Orlando.
The menu has over a dozen pasta dishes. Classic spaghetti with homemade meatballs. Fettuccine alfredo so creamy you will want to lick the plate. Pappardelle with wild boar ragu. Linguine with fresh clams. Sacchetti stuffed with truffle and topped with sliced filet.
Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10% on dinner. Any ticket type works. The whole table gets the discount.
Pasta Worth Leaving the Park For
The best pasta near SeaWorld is not inside the park, and it is not at a chain restaurant on International Drive. It is at a family-owned Italian restaurant where the recipes have been perfected over 35 years.
Whether you go classic with spaghetti and meatballs or try something special like the penne alla vodka with salmon or the risotto alla pescatora, every dish is made with fresh ingredients.
Kids can get their own pasta dishes for $13, gelato included. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Open every night.
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 is one of Central Florida's most popular marine-life parks, drawing millions of visitors every year to its roller coasters, animal encounters, and live shows. Most families spend an entire day inside the park, and by the time the gates close, everyone is ready for a proper sit-down dinner.
The dining landscape around SeaWorld is dominated by chains and fast-food outlets along International Drive. While those options are convenient, they rarely deliver the kind of meal that makes a vacation memorable. Visitors looking for something beyond a burger and fries have to know where to look.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits just south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, a quiet side street off International Drive. The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991, serving homemade pasta, fresh bread, and Italian classics in a relaxed dining room. It is the kind of place where families walk in wearing park clothes and feel completely at home.
For SeaWorld visitors specifically, the location is hard to beat. The drive is about 3 minutes, parking is free, and the restaurant offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. After a long day of rides and shows, it is a welcome change of pace from theme park food.
Getting to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld
Ciao Italia is roughly half a mile south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, just off International Drive. The drive takes about 3 minutes with no highway involved. Turn right on Westwood from I-Drive and the restaurant is right there with free self-parking. If you are walking from nearby hotels, it is also an easy walk along International Drive.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where should I eat after SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best dinner options after SeaWorld. It is about 3 minutes from the park on Westwood Boulevard, serves homemade Italian food, and offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991, has free parking, and welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM.
Is there good Italian food near SeaWorld?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. The pasta is made fresh daily, the bread is baked in-house, and the menu includes classics like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lamb chops, and seafood risotto. It has earned 9 awards and over 4,000 reviews.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
The drive from SeaWorld Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best pasta near SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante makes fresh pasta daily, just 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. Over a dozen pasta dishes, all made from scratch.
Is the pasta at Ciao Italia homemade?
Yes. All pasta is made fresh daily in-house. Sauces are homemade as well.
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.
What pasta dishes does Ciao Italia have?
Lasagna, spaghetti con polpette, fettuccine alfredo, pappardelle al cinghiale, linguine alle vongole, sacchetti di filetto, tortellini con brasato, ravioli di pesce, risotto alla pescatora, and more.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Does the SeaWorld ticket discount apply to drinks at Ciao Italia?
The 10% discount applies to food items on your dinner check. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection to pair with your meal.
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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.