Ciao Italia Ristorante
The Best Restaurant Near SeaWorld Orlando
After a day at the park, you deserve a real dinner. Family-owned Italian since 1991, just minutes away.
When You Leave SeaWorld Hungry, Head Here
You just spent the day at SeaWorld. You rode the coasters, watched the shows, and ate whatever was available inside the park. Now the gates are closing and you need a real dinner. The kind where someone brings you a glass of wine, the bread is warm, and the pasta is made by someone who actually cares about Italian food.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about five minutes from SeaWorld Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd. It has been the go-to dinner spot for SeaWorld visitors since 1991, and for good reason. The food is authentic, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the prices are honest. After spending theme park money all day, a genuinely great meal at a fair price feels like a reward.
Why Visitors Choose Ciao Italia After SeaWorld
The dining options immediately around SeaWorld tend to fall into two categories: fast food and chain restaurants. Neither one makes for the kind of dinner you want after a long day. Ciao Italia is different because it is not part of any chain. It is a family-owned restaurant that has been in the same location for over 35 years, run by people who take Italian cooking seriously.
The handmade pasta alone sets it apart. Add fresh seafood specials, veal prepared in classic Italian styles, a solid wine list, and homemade desserts, and you have the kind of meal that becomes a highlight of the trip. Over 3,000 reviews from guests tell the same story: they came for dinner after SeaWorld and wished they had known about this place sooner.
Getting Here from SeaWorld
From the SeaWorld parking lot, head north on International Drive or take Sea Harbor Drive to Westwood Boulevard. Turn onto Westwood and the restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on your right. The drive takes about 5 minutes. Free self-parking is available in the restaurant's private lot.
Great for Families, Couples, and Groups
Whether you are a family with tired kids who still need to eat, a couple looking for a proper date night after the park, or a group celebrating a birthday or reunion, Ciao Italia handles all of it. The menu has something for everyone, from simple pasta dishes for picky eaters to fresh seafood and specialty veal for more adventurous diners. Open seven nights a week from 5 to 10 PM, so you never have to worry about timing.
