Best Restaurants Near Sheraton Vistana Villages

Name: Ciao Italia Ristorante
Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32821, US
Telephone: (407) 354-0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Best Restaurants Near Sheraton Vistana Villages

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821), directly across from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort. 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, Australian lamb chops, veal, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer available. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away. Aquatica is 0.5 miles. Discovery Cove is 2 miles. OCCC is 0.9 miles / 3 min. Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas is 3.2 miles away (9 minutes drive). Vistana Villages room key guests receive 10% off dine-in food. SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery Cove ticket holders also receive 10% off food. Discounts cannot be combined. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. Free self-parking. Phone: (407) 354-0770.

Vistana Villages Room Key

10% Off Food

Show your room key to your server. Dine-in only.

SeaWorld • Aquatica • Discovery Cove

10% Off Food

Show your park ticket. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with room key offer.

Our Story

The Navarra Family. Since 1991.

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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Vistana Villages

Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Restaurant Near Vistana Villages

With over 4,000 reviews and a 4.6-star average, Ciao Italia is the highest-rated Italian restaurant within a short drive of Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas. We are 3.2 miles away — a 9 minutes drive. Both restaurants sit on International Drive, so the drive is a straight shot. The Navarra family has been cooking from scratch since 1991, and it shows in every dish. From handmade pappardelle to Australian rack of lamb, every plate is built from fresh ingredients. No shortcuts.

What makes Ciao Italia stand out from the chains on International Drive? Thirty-five years of consistency. The same family. The same recipes. The same commitment to real food. Show your Vistana Villages room key and save 10% on dine-in food. Or bring a SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for the same discount. Offers cannot be combined.

Free parking right in front. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. A $13 kids menu with gelato. Wine and beer. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve, or just show up. Once Vistana Villages guests find us, they come back every night of their stay.

Private group dining at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando

Private Dining & Group Events

Your Guests. Your Space. An Italian Experience to Remember.

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.

Three Ways to Celebrate

✦ Semi-Private Dining — Up to 60 guests. Perfect for group dinners, birthdays, business gatherings, and special celebrations.
✦ Full Restaurant Buyout — Up to 110 guests. The entire restaurant exclusively yours, with dedicated service and a personalized dining experience.
✦ Private Luncheons — By special arrangement. Exclusive midday celebrations with customized Italian menus and attentive service.

Group Dining Menus

✦ Plated Dinners — $60–$80 per person. Family-style appetizers, choice of entrée, dessert, and coffee.
✦ Family Style — $50–$70 per person. Generous Italian dishes served to share. Minimum 10 guests.
✦ Buffet Reception — $60 per person. Starters, salad, two pastas, and an entrée. Minimum 20 guests.
✦ Wine & Beer Package — Add $28 per person. Red and white wines, imported and domestic beers.

All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.

Make Your Next Gathering Unforgettable

Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.

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What Guests Say

★★★★★ 4.6 from 4,000+ reviews

★★★★★

"We found this place after a long day at SeaWorld. The pasta was incredible and the staff treated us like family. Already planning our next visit."

— The Martinez Family — Google

★★★★★

"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem on International Drive."

— Sarah L. — Google

★★★★★

"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."

— Nicole & Chris W. — Google

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ciao Italia from Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas?

Ciao Italia is 3.2 miles from Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas — a 9 minutes drive on International Drive. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Free parking on-site.

Do Vistana Villages guests get a discount at Ciao Italia?

Yes. Show your Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas room key to your server and receive 10% off food. Dine-in only, one discount per table. Cannot be combined with the SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery Cove ticket discount.

What is the best Italian restaurant near Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas?

Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, 3.2 miles / 9 minutes from Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas. Family-owned since 1991, handmade pasta, over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. (407) 354-0770.

Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?

Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. The Navarra family has been welcoming families since 1991.

Does Ciao Italia have wine and cocktails?

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.

Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?

Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. Reservations also available through OpenTable.

Does Ciao Italia have private dining for groups?

Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Custom group dining packages available at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Contact (407) 354-0770 for details.

Does Ciao Italia have free parking?

Yes. Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.