Best Restaurants Outside Discovery Cove
5 minutes from Discovery Cove. Zagat-rated. 35+ years. Show your ticket for 10% off.
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The Best Dinner After the Best Day
Discovery Cove is the best day in Orlando. The dinner that follows should match. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the park and the Navarra family has been cooking handmade Italian food here since 1991. Zagat rated. Nine awards. Fresh pasta every day. Show your Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
- 5 minutes from Discovery Cove
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
Dishes That Match the Day
The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta purses with truffle cream and sliced filet mignon. The Agnello is Australian rack of lamb. The Cernia alla Puttanesca is gulf grouper with olives and capers. After a day of dolphins and tropical birds, this is the dinner you deserve. Wine and beer available. $13 kids menu with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Best Dining Near Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove guests often describe it as the highlight of their Orlando vacation. The dining that follows should elevate the experience, not disappoint.
The area around Discovery Cove is part of the SeaWorld corridor. Options are mostly chains and fast food.
Ciao Italia is the standout — 5 minutes away on Westwood Boulevard, family-owned, and serving food that has earned a Zagat rating.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Discovery Cove, head south on International Drive for about 1.5 miles, turn right on Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking. 5 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant outside Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — 5 minutes away, Zagat-rated, handmade Italian since 1991.
Do Discovery Cove guests get a discount?
Yes. 10% off dinner with your Discovery Cove ticket.
Is Ciao Italia worth the drive from Discovery Cove?
It is only 5 minutes. Most guests say it was the best dinner of their trip.
What should I order?
Sacchetti di Filetto, Agnello, or Risotto alla Pescatora are top picks.
Does Ciao Italia take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5-10 PM.
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The Best Dinner After Discovery Cove
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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.