Handmade Italian Since 1991
Restaurants Near Residence Inn SeaWorld Orlando
3 minutes from the Residence Inn to scratch-made Italian on I-Drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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Handmade Italian Since 1991
3 minutes from the Residence Inn to scratch-made Italian on I-Drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
🎟️ Show Your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove Ticket — 10% Off Food — Dine-In Only
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
Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld
The Residence Inn SeaWorld Orlando is built for extended stays with full kitchens in every suite. But after a couple of nights cooking in a hotel kitchen, families start looking for a real restaurant. Ciao Italia is 3 minutes away on International Drive.
The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Pasta rolled by hand. Sauces simmered all afternoon. Bread baked before service. Over 4,000 guests have reviewed Ciao Italia, and the same family still runs the kitchen every single night.
No dress code — come in park clothes. $13 kids menu with gelato. Wine and beer available. Free parking. Show your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off food. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve or just walk in.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
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"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
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 open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, about 3 minutes from the Residence Inn. The menu features homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins are welcome and parking is free.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant on International Drive, about 5 minutes from SeaWorld and the Residence Inn hotel. The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 3 minutes from the Residence Inn — homemade Italian since 1991 with free parking. Over 4,000 reviews.
The food is homemade from scratch daily by a family that has been cooking since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it. No dress code, free parking, casual atmosphere.
Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available. No dress code — come as you are.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and 35 years of tradition — a different experience from theme park dining. Many guests prefer it for a real sit-down dinner after the park.
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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.
