Best Restaurants Near Me International Drive
Zagat-rated Italian. 4,000+ reviews. One block off I-Drive.
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The Highest Rated Restaurant Near I-Drive
You want the best, not just the closest. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been rated by Zagat, earned the OpenTable Diners' Choice award, holds a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and has over 4,000 reviews across platforms. It is one block off International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
The Navarra family has owned and operated this restaurant since 1991. Every dish is made from scratch. The pasta, the bread, the sauces — all homemade, every day. That is why the reviews keep coming and the awards keep stacking.
Whether you are looking for a family dinner after the parks, a quiet date night, or a place to host a group, Ciao Italia is the best restaurant near you on International Drive.
- Zagat rated, OpenTable Diners' Choice
- Over 4,000 reviews
- One block off International Drive
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome
- Open 7 nights, 5 to 10 PM
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Private dining room for groups
Awards Earned, Not Bought
Ciao Italia does not pay for awards or fake reviews. Nine awards and 4,000+ reviews came from 35 years of feeding people right. Zagat does not give ratings to restaurants that cut corners.
The restaurant earns its reputation every night. Fresh ingredients, careful preparation, and a family that stakes its name on every plate that leaves the kitchen.
Read the reviews yourself on Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, or OpenTable. The consistency is the story.
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. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online via 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.
Best Restaurants on International Drive
International Drive has hundreds of restaurants competing for tourist dollars. The best ones are not always the most visible. They are the ones with decades of history and thousands of honest reviews.
Ciao Italia has been on Westwood Blvd since 1991. It has outlasted trends, survived recessions, and earned a reputation that no ad budget can buy.
Getting Here
One block west of International Drive on Westwood Boulevard. Free parking. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near International Drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the highest-rated restaurants near I-Drive. Zagat rated, family-owned since 1991, with over 4,000 reviews.
How are Ciao Italia's reviews?
Ciao Italia has over 4,000 reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and OpenTable, with consistently high ratings for food quality, service, and value.
right off International Drive
2 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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The Best on I-Drive
Zagat rated. Family-owned. 4,000+ reviews. Come see why.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.