Date Night
Date Night Near Dr. Phillips Orlando
Intimate Italian dining. Handmade pasta. Italian wine. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Intimate Italian dining. Handmade pasta. Italian wine. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
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.
Date night Dr Phillips Orlando. Ciao Italia: intimate Italian dining, handmade pasta, Italian wine. Family-owned since 1991. 8 min from Dr. Phillips.
Dim lighting. Italian wine. Handmade pasta. A warm dining room where the staff knows your name. Ciao Italia has been the date night destination for Dr. Phillips couples since 1991. At 6149 Westwood Blvd — 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips with free parking.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
A great date night is about more than food. It is about the atmosphere, the pacing, the feeling that you have discovered something special together. Ciao Italia delivers all of that, which is why Dr. Phillips couples have been coming here for anniversaries, birthdays, and ordinary Tuesday nights for over 35 years.
The dining room at Ciao Italia is intimate without being cramped. The lighting is warm. The tables are well-spaced. The staff moves with a rhythm that gives couples space to enjoy their meal without feeling rushed. And the Italian wine list pairs beautifully with every course.
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.
Reserve a Table
"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 is a top date night choice near Dr. Phillips. The intimate dining room, Italian wine list, and handmade pasta create the perfect atmosphere for couples. Family-owned since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a curated selection of Italian wines and beer with dinner. The wine list pairs well with pasta, seafood, and meat dishes. The restaurant offers a curated Italian wine list and beer selection.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 8 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. The intimate dining room, warm lighting, Italian wine list, and handmade food make Ciao Italia one of the best date night restaurants near Dr. Phillips.
Reservations are recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. Call (407) 354-0770 or book online to secure your table.
Start with Burrata or sauteed calamari. Share a pasta like the Sacchetti di Filetto. Enjoy a glass of Italian wine. End with tiramisu. The menu is built for sharing and savoring.
No formal dress code. Ciao Italia is upscale casual. Most date night guests dress smart casual, but you will be comfortable in whatever you wear.
Yes. Ciao Italia has free self-parking directly in front of the restaurant. No valet fees or parking garage hassles.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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