Best Italian on I-Drive
Best Restaurants Near Hyatt Regency Orlando on International Drive
Family-owned Italian on International Drive — 5-10 min from your hotel. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%
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Best Italian on I-Drive
Family-owned Italian on International Drive — 5-10 min from your hotel. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%
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
Hyatt Regency Orlando
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
International Drive is packed with chain restaurants, tourist traps, and places that microwave their pasta. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and looking for the best restaurant on I-Drive, the answer is not a chain — it is a family-owned Italian place that has been here since 1991.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency. The Navarra family still owns and operates the restaurant, still makes everything from scratch, and still greets guests at the door. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded confirm what regulars already know: this is the best Italian on I-Drive.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Events
Host up to 60 guests in our private dining room, or up to 110 with a full restaurant buyout. Group menus from $60 per person — perfect for corporate dinners, celebrations, and team events.
Just 5 min from Hyatt Regency. Custom menus available. Free parking for the entire group.
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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"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
— James R. — TripAdvisor"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and Hyatt Regency.
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 a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency 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, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Ciao Italia is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
Yes. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
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. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
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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.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
