Best Restaurants By Discovery Cove
Homemade Italian just 5 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Restaurant By Discovery Cove
When 4,000+ reviewers agree, the choice is clear. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from Discovery Cove — 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 Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is unlike any other attraction in Orlando. It is a small, all-inclusive day resort where guests swim with dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs, and relax on white-sand beaches. The experience is intimate, limited to a set number of visitors per day, and it creates the kind of relaxed mood that deserves an equally thoughtful dinner.
Discovery Cove includes meals during the day, but once you leave the park in the late afternoon, you are on your own for dinner. The surrounding area is the same International Drive corridor shared by SeaWorld and Aquatica, which means the usual assortment of chains and fast-food outlets.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a much better option. Located on Westwood Boulevard about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, this family-owned Italian restaurant has been serving homemade food since 1991. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, which matches the pace of a Discovery Cove day perfectly.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server and receive 10% off dinner for the whole table. The kids menu is $13 with gelato, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, roughly 1.5 miles south along International Drive. When you leave the park, head south on I-Drive and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant has free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No highway driving is needed, and a rideshare from Discovery Cove typically costs under $10.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Where should I eat dinner after Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics nightly. Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
Is there Italian food near Discovery Cove Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and Italian dishes here since 1991. The restaurant is casual, Zagat-rated, and has earned over 4,000 reviews. Kids menu is $13 with 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 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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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.