Best Places to Eat International Drive
Zagat-rated Italian, one block off I-Drive. Family-owned since 1991.
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The Italian Restaurant That Earned Its Reputation
International Drive has over 100 restaurants. Most are chains. Some are tourist traps. The best places to eat on International Drive are the ones that have survived on quality alone. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been at 6149 Westwood Blvd since 1991 — 35 years and counting.
Zagat rated. OpenTable Diners' Choice. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Over 4,000 reviews. Nine awards. These are not bought or sponsored. They came from 35 years of handmade pasta and honest hospitality.
The Navarra family runs everything. The kitchen, the dining room, the recipes. When you eat here, you are eating food made by people who stake their family name on every plate.
- One block off International Drive
- Zagat rated, OpenTable Diners' Choice
- Over 4,000 reviews across platforms
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights
- 10% off with SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove tickets
What Makes Ciao Italia Different
Chain restaurants have systems. Ciao Italia has a family. The pasta is rolled and cut fresh every morning. The sauces simmer for hours. The bread comes out of the oven throughout the night.
The dining room is casual but refined. White tablecloths, warm lighting, Italian music. Families sit next to couples sit next to convention groups. Nobody is rushed. Everyone is welcome.
This is the kind of restaurant that makes people write reviews. Not because they were prompted, but because the food surprised them.
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. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online via 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.
About International Drive Dining
International Drive is Orlando's main tourist strip, running 11 miles through the theme park corridor. It connects SeaWorld, the Convention Center, Pointe Orlando, and hundreds of hotels. Restaurants compete aggressively for tourist dollars.
The best restaurants on I-Drive are the ones you would not find just by driving past. Ciao Italia is tucked one block west on Westwood Boulevard. It does not have a flashy sign or a gimmick. It has 35 years of reputation.
How to Find Ciao Italia
From International Drive, turn west onto Westwood Boulevard (between SeaWorld and the Convention Center). Ciao Italia is on your left with free parking. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant on International Drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the highest-rated independent restaurants near International Drive. Zagat rated, 4,000+ reviews, family-owned since 1991.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
Ciao Italia is moderately priced. Pasta dishes start at $19, secondi range from $24 to $44. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Wine and beer available.
right off International Drive
2 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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The Best Dinner on I-Drive
35 years. 4,000 reviews. One family.
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.