Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
Authentic Southern Italian on International Drive. Scratch-made pasta, fresh seafood, and 35 years of the Navarra family's hospitality.
Authentic Italian on International Drive
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been a cornerstone of Orlando's International Drive dining scene since 1991. Founded by the Navarra family, every dish is made from scratch — from the handmade pasta and slow-simmered sauces to the fresh seafood and imported Italian ingredients that define Southern Italian cooking.
Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, we are less than a mile from SeaWorld Orlando, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, and ten minutes from Epic Universe. With free parking and a welcoming atmosphere, Ciao Italia is the place where locals and visitors sit down together for the kind of Italian meal you remember.
There is no dress code here. Shorts, sandals, and park clothes are welcome. The vibes are upscale, but the comfort is casual. Wine and beer flow freely, the kids menu keeps the little ones happy, and 4,000+ reviews at a 4.6-star average tell the story better than we ever could. Open for dinner seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Whether you are looking for a quiet anniversary dinner, a post-park family meal, a corporate group outing during convention season, or a full restaurant buyout for your milestone celebration — Ciao Italia has the space, the food, and the team to make it happen.
Hotels Near Ciao Italia
Dozens of Orlando's most popular hotels sit within minutes of our front door. Whether you are staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton across the street, the Hilton Orlando by the convention center, a SeaWorld-area resort, or one of the many I-Drive properties, Ciao Italia is your neighborhood Italian restaurant. No rental car needed for many hotels — just a short walk or quick rideshare to scratch-made pasta and a glass of wine.
We have put together guides for every major hotel in the area so you can see exactly how close we are, what to expect, and why thousands of hotel guests make Ciao Italia their dinner destination every year.
Theme Parks & Attractions
Orlando runs on theme parks, and Ciao Italia sits right in the middle of the action. SeaWorld is less than a mile away. Aquatica and Discovery Cove are just down the road. Epic Universe is a ten-minute drive. Even Disney and Universal are closer than most visitors realize. After a long day of rides, shows, and sunshine, nothing beats sitting down to a real Italian meal made from scratch.
Show your park ticket and your server will take care of the rest. Families come in wearing flip-flops and Mickey ears — that is exactly the kind of place we are. No pretense, just great food.
Holidays & Celebrations
Every holiday deserves a real Italian meal. Ciao Italia is open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Easter, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and every holiday in between. The Navarra family has been hosting holiday dinners on International Drive for over 35 years — it is one of our proudest traditions.
Whether you are a local family with a standing reservation or a visitor looking for somewhere special to celebrate during your Orlando trip, our holiday dining guides will help you plan the perfect evening.
Special Occasions
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, rehearsal dinners, retirements, baby showers, communions, and every milestone in between — Ciao Italia is where Orlando celebrates. Our private dining room seats up to 60 guests, and full restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 110. The food is made from scratch, the service is personal, and the Navarra family treats every celebration like it is their own.
Browse our occasion-specific guides to see menus, seating options, and everything you need to plan your event.
Buyouts & Private Events
When you need the entire restaurant to yourself, Ciao Italia delivers. A full buyout gives your group exclusive use of every table, every seat, and the full kitchen for up to 110 guests. Corporate groups, convention parties, wedding receptions, milestone birthdays, holiday gatherings — our buyout packages include plated, family-style, and buffet menus starting at $50 per person, with an optional bar package at $28 per person.
Located just five minutes from the OCCC, Ciao Italia is the go-to buyout venue for convention groups, trade show dinners, and corporate networking events throughout the year.
Catering Trays
Scratch-made Italian party trays from our kitchen. Half trays feed 8–10, full trays feed 16–20. $300 minimum. Pickup 2–5 PM from 6149 Westwood Blvd. Same-day orders by 11 AM.
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"We have been coming to Ciao Italia for years. The pasta is always perfect, the service is warm, and the Navarra family makes everyone feel at home."
— Maria P. — Google"Best Italian on I-Drive by a mile. The veal piccata is incredible and the wine list has great options. We come every time we visit Orlando."
— Robert & Linda T. — TripAdvisorYour Table Is Waiting
Scratch-made Italian. Navarra family hospitality since 1991. Open 5–10 PM, seven nights a week.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.