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

Best Restaurants Open Now Orlando — Italian on I-Drive

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. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.

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, 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center.

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Orlando Dining

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Searching for the best restaurants open now in Orlando? Ciao Italia Ristorante provides a reliable evening dining option with regular dinner service seven nights a week. We open at 5 and serve dinner until 10 each evening. Whether you have just finished visiting an attraction, attending a business meeting or exploring Orlando, you can plan around our established dinner schedule rather than an unpredictable restaurant opening time.

During dinner service, enjoy scratch-made Italian pasta, fresh seafood, veal piccata or Australian rack of lamb. The Navarra family has welcomed diners since 1991, creating an atmosphere that is comfortable for spontaneous dinners and special occasions alike. There is no dress code, and free parking makes stopping in convenient. Wine and beer are available with your meal.

Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard on International Drive, directly across from the DoubleTree by Hilton. Walk-ins are welcome during dinner hours, subject to available seating. To confirm a table before driving over, check OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Our consistent nightly schedule makes it easy to plan dinner anywhere along the International Drive corridor.

The Menu

Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story

Lasagna

Bolognese

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Chicken Parmigiana

Agnello

Australian Rack of Lamb

Linguine con Scampi

Jumbo Shrimp

Risotto alla Pescatora

Fresh Seafood Risotto

Vitello Piccata

Capers & Artichokes

Pesto e Burrata

Fresh Pesto & Burrata

Tortellini Brasato

Truffle Cream

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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

★★★★★

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

— Verified Guest — Google

★★★★★

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

— Maria S. — Google

★★★★★

"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

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The Navarra Family. Since 1991.

From Our Kitchen to Your Table

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The Menu

Lasagna

Pollo alla Parmigiana

Agnello

Linguine con Scampi

Risotto alla Pescatora

Vitello Piccata

Pesto e Burrata

Tortellini Brasato

Real Food. Real Italian.

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

Three Ways to Celebrate

Group Dining Menus

Make Your Next Gathering Unforgettable

Private Events. Your Way.

Handmade. Every Night.

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