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highly awarded. 4,000+ reviews. Family-owned since 1991. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
highly awarded. 4,000+ reviews. Family-owned since 1991. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best restaurants Dr Phillips. Ciao Italia: family-owned Italian since 1991, handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews, highly awarded. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Trends come and go. Restaurants open and close. But Ciao Italia has been here since 1991, earning highly awarded and over 4,000 reviews by doing one thing: cooking authentic Italian food from scratch every single night. At 6149 Westwood Blvd — 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
With dozens of restaurants surrounding Dr. Phillips, claiming to be the best requires more than a good opening week. It requires years of consistency, thousands of satisfied diners, and a level of quality that does not waver whether it is a Tuesday in January or a Saturday in March.
Ciao Italia has met that standard since 1991. The Navarra family has never changed the formula: handmade pasta, fresh ingredients, traditional Italian recipes, and a dining room where every guest is treated like family. The result is 4,000+ reviews, highly awarded, and a restaurant that has outlasted virtually every competitor.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best restaurants near Dr. Phillips, with 4,000+ reviews and highly awarded. Family-owned since 1991, it serves handmade Italian pasta, fresh seafood, and classic entrees. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Ciao Italia has earned highly awarded over its 35-year history, including recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and dining excellence. The restaurant has also accumulated over 4,000 reviews from guests.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 8 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
35 years of family ownership, handmade food, 4,000+ reviews, and highly awarded. Consistency over three decades is what separates the best from the rest.
Ciao Italia is upscale casual. The food is fine-dining quality with handmade pasta and fresh ingredients, but the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. No dress code required.
No. Ciao Italia serves dinner only, seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia is available on Uber Eats and DoorDash for delivery. You can also call (407) 354-0770 for takeout.
Ciao Italia is an indoor dining restaurant. The dining room is comfortable and intimate, with a private dining area available for larger groups.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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