Handmade Pasta Daily
Best Pasta Near Sand Lake Road
Made from scratch every day. Not shipped in. Not frozen. Just fresh pasta.
Made from scratch every day. Not shipped in. Not frozen. Just fresh pasta.
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 Pasta Sand Lake Road Orlando. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine & beer. 4,000+ reviews.
Looking for the best pasta near Sand Lake Road? Ciao Italia Ristorante makes every pasta dish by hand, every day. Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Bolognese, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, Tortellini con Brasato. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd — five minutes from Restaurant Row.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Most restaurants near Sand Lake Road use dried pasta from a box or pre-made pasta shipped from a distributor. There is nothing criminal about it, but there is a noticeable difference when you eat pasta that was made fresh that same day. The texture is different. The way it holds sauce is different. The flavor is different.
At Ciao Italia, the pasta is made by hand every day before dinner service. The Fettuccine is cut fresh for the Alfredo. The lasagna sheets are rolled for the Bolognese. The Pappardelle is hand-cut for the wild boar ragu. The Sacchetti is filled and shaped by hand. This is not a marketing claim. It is the way the Navarra family has run their kitchen since 1991.
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 at 6149 Westwood Blvd makes all pasta by hand daily. From Fettuccine Alfredo to Pappardelle al Cinghiale, every dish is prepared fresh. Five minutes from Restaurant Row.
Ciao Italia serves 13 pasta dishes including Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Bolognese, Spaghetti con Polpette, Pappardelle al Cinghiale (wild boar), Tortellini con Brasato (braised beef and truffle), and Risotto alla Pescatora.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 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 5 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.
Ciao Italia serves a wide variety of Italian dishes including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, appetizers, salads, and homemade desserts like Tiramisu and gelato.
Yes. The kids menu is $13 and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. All ages are welcome.
Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center. Free parking available.
Yes. Ciao Italia is available on Uber Eats and DoorDash. You can also call (407) 354-0770 for takeout.
The Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, and Lasagna Bolognese are consistent favorites. For seafood lovers, the Risotto alla Pescatora is a standout.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Handmade daily since 1991. The best pasta near Restaurant Row. Open tonight.