Best Restaurant Near Discovery Cove
5 minutes from Discovery Cove. Handmade Italian food, 4,000+ reviews, and 10% off with your ticket.
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After Swimming With Dolphins, Eat Like You Are in Italy
Discovery Cove is an all-day experience that leaves you tired, happy, and hungry. The park includes lunch, but by the time you dry off, change, and head out, dinner is what you are thinking about. Ciao Italia is the restaurant Discovery Cove guests keep finding — and keep coming back to. We are 5 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd, and we have been here for more than 35 years. The pasta is handmade every day. The sauces are made from scratch with imported Italian ingredients. The bread comes out of the oven warm. With 4,000+ reviews, this is not a hidden secret anymore, but it still feels like one when you walk in and realize how good the food is for the price. Show your Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
- 5 minutes from Discovery Cove Orlando
- 4,000+ reviews from real guests
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
What Makes Ciao Italia the Best Choice
Best is a big word, but 35 years and 4,000+ reviews back it up. Ciao Italia is not a chain. It is not a franchise. It is a family restaurant where the recipes came from Italy and the owner still greets you at the door. The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta purses filled with truffle cream and topped with sliced filet mignon. The Linguine alle Vongole has fresh clams in garlic and white wine. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari. Pair it with something from the Italian wine list and you have a dinner that makes the whole Discovery Cove trip even better. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove offers a premium, all-inclusive experience that most guests describe as the highlight of their Orlando trip. Swimming with dolphins, feeding tropical birds, and floating through a lazy river surrounded by fish and rays makes for an unforgettable day.
The all-inclusive package covers breakfast and lunch inside the park, but dinner is not included. By the time guests leave Discovery Cove in the late afternoon, they are usually relaxed, happy, and ready for a real sit-down dinner that matches the quality of the day they just had.
The dining options immediately around Discovery Cove are limited. International Drive has volume, but most of the restaurants are designed for tourists in a hurry. If you want something with character, you need to step off the main drag.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 5 minutes from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been cooking homemade Italian food here since 1991. Fresh pasta, lamb chops, seafood risotto, and a wine list that covers every Italian region. It is the kind of dinner that makes the whole day even better.
Getting to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
From Discovery Cove, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 5 minutes. Head south on International Drive for about 1.5 miles, then turn right on Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with a free parking lot in front. The route is simple and avoids any highway traffic.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
What is the best restaurant near Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is one of the top-rated restaurants near Discovery Cove. It is about 5 minutes from the park and has been family-owned since 1991. Homemade Italian food, 9 awards, free parking, and a casual atmosphere perfect for post-park dining.
Do Discovery Cove guests get discounts at nearby restaurants?
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner when you show a valid Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation. The discount applies to your entire table. The restaurant is about 5 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
The drive from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia takes about 5 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
What is the best restaurant near Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from Discovery Cove with 4,000+ reviews and 35+ years of service. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove?
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off International Drive.
Do I get a discount with my Discovery Cove ticket?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove ticket or pass to your server and get 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Is Ciao Italia good for families?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato. Highchairs available. Come as you are from the park.
Does Ciao Italia take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome every night. For larger groups, call (407) 354-0770.
Is Ciao Italia a good dinner choice after Discovery Cove?
Absolutely. Discovery Cove guests love winding down with homemade Italian food in a casual, relaxed setting. No dress code required.
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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.