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Over 4,000 reviews and 35 years of family-owned Italian tradition. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Over 4,000 reviews and 35 years of family-owned Italian tradition. 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, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best restaurant near Westgate Lakes Resort Orlando? Ciao Italia — family-owned Italian since 1991, 10 min drive. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly.
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 restaurant near Westgate Lakes Resort Orlando? Ciao Italia — family-owned Italian since 1991, 10 min drive. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly.
What makes Ciao Italia the best Italian near Westgate Lakes?
Ciao Italia is just 2.3 miles from Westgate Lakes Resort and has been family-owned since 1991. Every dish is made from scratch — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, in-house bread. Over 4,000 reviews and Zagat rated. No chain in the area comes close.
Is Ciao Italia a good date night from Westgate Lakes Resort?
Guests from Westgate Lakes love Ciao Italia for date night. The candlelit dining room, Italian wine list, and handmade dishes create the perfect setting. The 2.3-mile drive takes about 10 minutes, and there is free parking right in front.
Can Ciao Italia seat our whole group from Westgate Lakes?
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60, and a full venue buyout handles up to 110 guests. For groups of 6 or more traveling from Westgate Lakes Resort, call (407) 354-0770 to reserve ahead.
Is Ciao Italia good for families with kids staying at Westgate Lakes?
Families from Westgate Lakes Resort love it here. The $13 kids menu includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. The 2.3-mile drive is quick and easy after a theme park day.
Is Ciao Italia worth the drive from Westgate Lakes Resort?
At just 2.3 miles, Ciao Italia is closer than most guests expect. The food, the family atmosphere, and the 35-year track record make it one of the best dining decisions you will make on your Orlando trip.
What should I order first at Ciao Italia?
Start with the Burrata — creamy burrata with prosciutto di Parma, arugula, and sundried tomato vinaigrette. Westgate Lakes guests consistently call it one of the best appetizers they have had in Orlando. Then move to the handmade pasta or the Agnello lamb chops.
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. This is the kind of place where a family in Disney shirts sits next to a couple celebrating their anniversary, and everyone's comfortable.
$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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
| Westgate Lakes Resort | 2.3 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 is the best Italian restaurant near Westgate Lakes Resort. Just 2.3 miles away on International Drive, family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, with over 4,000 reviews and Zagat-rated cuisine. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is one of the best family restaurants near Westgate Lakes Resort. $13 kids menu with gelato included, highchairs available, no dress code. The 2.3-mile drive takes about 10 minutes with free parking right in front.
Ciao Italia offers the best value Italian dinner near Westgate Lakes Resort. Pasta entrees start around $19, secondi from $24. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire check. Just 2.3 miles from the resort.
Yes, it is one of the best date night restaurants near Westgate Lakes Resort. Candlelit dining room, Italian wine list, handmade pasta, and an elegant atmosphere with no pretension. 2.3 miles away with free parking.
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room for up to 60 guests and full venue buyout for up to 110. For groups of 6 or more from Westgate Lakes Resort, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. The restaurant is 2.3 miles from the resort.
Perfect choice. Ciao Italia is 2.3 miles from Westgate Lakes Resort and 1.4 miles from SeaWorld. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is a quick 10-minute drive from Westgate Lakes Resort at 2.3 miles. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. No long waits — this is a family-owned restaurant, not a chain with a tourist crowd.
Ciao Italia serves homemade gelato and classic Italian desserts like tiramisu. Just 2.3 miles from Westgate Lakes Resort. The $13 kids menu even includes gelato. Open nightly until 10 PM.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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