Best Restaurants By Aquatica Orlando
Homemade Italian just 4 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Restaurant By Aquatica Orlando
When 4,000+ reviewers agree, the choice is clear. Ciao Italia is 4 minutes from Aquatica Orlando — Zagat rated, 9 culinary awards, everything made from scratch since 1991. Show your park ticket for 10% off.
Why Ciao Italia is the Best
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition
- 4,000+ reviews — one of the best-reviewed in Orlando
- 9 culinary awards, Zagat rated
- Everything made from scratch daily
- 10% off with your park ticket
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
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 Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando is SeaWorld's water park, a full day of slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and sandy beaches. It is one of the most popular waterparks in Central Florida, and families typically spend 6 to 8 hours inside before heading out hungry, sunburned, and ready for dinner.
The dining options around Aquatica are similar to what you find along International Drive: fast food, chain restaurants, and tourist-oriented buffets. After spending an entire day in the Florida sun, most families want something better than a drive-through meal eaten in the car.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 4 minutes from Aquatica on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has operated the restaurant since 1991, and everything is made from scratch: the pasta, the bread, the sauces. The dining room is air-conditioned, casual, and quiet enough to actually have a conversation.
Aquatica ticket holders receive 10% off dinner, and the kids menu is $13 with gelato included. After a day of waterslides and wave pools, a proper Italian dinner with free parking and no wait is exactly what most families need.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aquatica
Ciao Italia is about 4 minutes from Aquatica Orlando, roughly 1 mile south along International Drive. Exit the waterpark, head south on I-Drive, and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant has a free parking lot right in front at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The drive is quick and easy, with no highway needed.
More Questions About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando
Where should I eat after Aquatica Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 4 minutes from Aquatica on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics. Show your Aquatica ticket for 10% off dinner. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Is there Italian food near Aquatica Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 1 mile from Aquatica on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and Italian dishes here since 1991. The restaurant is casual, family-friendly, and has a kids menu at $13 that includes gelato.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Just 1 mile from Aquatica Orlando
3 minutes drive via International Drive — free parking at the door
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Best Restaurants By Aquatica Orlando
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.