Celebrations Near Universal
Birthday Dinner Near Universal Orlando
Private room for up to 60. Homemade pasta. 10% off with your park ticket.
Private room for up to 60. Homemade pasta. 10% off with your park 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, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Birthday Dinner Near Universal Orlando. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine & beer. 4,000+ reviews.
Kids menu with gelato. Private dining room. 12 minutes from Universal Orlando.
Universal Orlando is the best theme park trip in Florida. Do not ruin it with a birthday dinner at a chain restaurant in CityWalk.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant 12 minutes from Universal Orlando. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven. We have been making everything from scratch since 1991. Show your Universal ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
The private dining room seats 60. Custom menus and wine and beer packages available. This is where Universal families celebrate birthdays.
CityWalk restaurants are fun for a quick bite, but a birthday dinner deserves more. Ciao Italia gives you real Italian food in a restaurant where the owner is in the kitchen every night.
For larger groups, the private room is completely separate from the main dining area. You get your own space, your own menu, and a celebration that feels personal.
For smaller birthday dinners, the main dining room is warm and inviting. No matter the size, you are getting food made from scratch by a family that cares.
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.
$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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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
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 |
| 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 on Westwood Boulevard is about 12 minutes from Universal and worth the short drive. Family-owned since 1991, it serves homemade Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. Free parking, kids menu with gelato, and no dress code. A nice change from CityWalk dining.
While Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner with SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove tickets, the restaurant welcomes all theme park visitors. Located about 12 minutes from Universal at 6149 Westwood Blvd, it is a great post-park dinner option with free parking.
Ciao Italia is 12 minutes (7 miles) from Universal Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Yes. Show your valid Universal Orlando ticket and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Yes. Private dining room for up to 60 guests. Full venue buyout for 110. Custom menus available. Call (407) 354-0770.
Absolutely. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia offers homemade Italian at neighborhood prices — generally more affordable than Universal CityWalk dining, with larger portions and 35 years of tradition.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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