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10 min drive to family-owned Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
10 min drive to family-owned Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best Restaurants Near Marriott Harbour Lake. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. a 10-minute drive from Marriott's Harbour Lake Orlando.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
Marriott Harbour Lake is built for families — water park, lazy river, villas with full kitchens. The kids love it. The parents love it too, until dinner rolls around and they realize there is no real restaurant on the property. Just a pool bar and a marketplace.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 10-minute drive from Harbour Lake at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. The Navarra family has been serving scratch-made Italian since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Nine awards. Zagat rated. The $13 kids menu includes gelato, so the children are thrilled. Wine and beer for the parents. Free parking. No dress code — come straight from the pool if you want.
The best restaurant near Marriott Harbour Lake is the one where the whole family leaves happy.
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 |
| Marriott's Harbour Lake | 2 miles / 10 min drive |
| 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, 2 miles from Marriott's Harbour Lake at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated. Scratch-made pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
Absolutely — Ciao Italia has the ambiance for a great date night just 2 miles from Harbour Lake. Arched columns, Italian pottery, candlelit tables, and a curated wine list. The Tortellini Brasato with truffle cream and the Risotto alla Pescatora are standout dishes for a special evening.
Yes — the private dining room seats up to 60 guests and full venue buyout accommodates 110. Custom group packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Ideal for Harbour Lake family reunions, birthday dinners, or corporate groups. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
Very much so — casual, welcoming, and only 2 miles from Harbour Lake. The $13 kids menu includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — come straight from the pool. The Navarra family has been welcoming families since 1991.
Ciao Italia is independently owned — not a chain — with 35 years of family tradition. Everything is made from scratch daily. The pasta, sauces, and desserts are all handmade. Over 4,000 guests have reviewed it. Zagat rated, nine awards. Chains near Harbour Lake cannot compete with that.
Start with the Pesto e Burrata — fresh pesto with creamy burrata cheese. For the main course, the Chicken Parmigiana is the most popular dish, breaded to order with spaghetti. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu — is the chef's signature. Harbour Lake guests always come back for seconds.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner check. Marriott's Harbour Lake is close to all three parks, so most guests qualify. The discount applies to the full table.
Open 7 nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with free self-parking right in front. No meters, no garages, no valet fees. Walk-ins welcome every night. Just 2 miles and a 10-minute drive from Marriott's Harbour Lake.
What makes Ciao Italia the best restaurant near Harbour Lake?
Thirty-five years of family ownership, scratch-made pasta, and over 4,000 reviews. Harbour Lake is just 2 miles away. No chain on International Drive comes close to that track record.
Is Ciao Italia a good date night spot for Harbour Lake couples?
Absolutely. Arched columns, Italian wine, candlelit ambiance — and the Tortellini Brasato with truffle cream sets the mood. Just 2 miles from Harbour Lake, no dress code required.
Can we bring a large group from Harbour Lake?
The private dining room seats up to 60 guests with custom menus at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Harbour Lake family reunions and birthday groups book it regularly. Call (407) 354-0770.
Will the kids be happy at Ciao Italia?
The $13 kids menu includes Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, or Chicken Tenders — plus gelato for dessert. Harbour Lake families love it. Highchairs available, no dress code.
What do you recommend for a first visit from Harbour Lake?
Start with the Pesto e Burrata appetizer. For your main, the Chicken Parmigiana is the most popular dish, or try the Pappardelle al Cinghiale — the chef's signature. Harbour Lake guests always come back for more.
Is Ciao Italia really worth the drive from Harbour Lake?
It is 2 miles and 10 minutes — shorter than most theme park wait times. Over 4,000 reviews say yes. Once you taste scratch-made pasta, you will not go back to the chains.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
10 min from Marriott Harbour Lake. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.