Dining Options Near Homewood Suites I-Drive
Best Restaurants Near Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the I-Drive Homewood Suites • Free parking • Since 1991
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Dining Options Near Homewood Suites I-Drive
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the I-Drive Homewood Suites • Free parking • Since 1991
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Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Homewood Suites I-Drive
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.
When 4,000+ reviewers agree, the choice is clear. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive — a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the kind of food that turns a hotel stay into a trip worth remembering.
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.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and SeaWorld area hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Homewood Suites Orlando. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes from Homewood Suites Orlando. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, lamb chops, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. (407) 354-0770.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
