Romance Near ICON Park
Date Night Near ICON Park Orlando
Candlelit Italian dining. Homemade pasta. Wine list. 8 minutes from ICON Park.
Candlelit Italian dining. Homemade pasta. Wine list. 8 minutes from ICON Park.
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.
Ciao Italia — candlelit Italian dining, homemade pasta, wine list, 8 minutes from ICON Park.
Wine and candlelight. Homemade pasta. The perfect ending to a night on I-Drive.
The Orlando Eye at sunset, then dinner at a real Italian restaurant. That is a date night. Not dinner at a chain on the strip.
Ciao Italia is 8 minutes from ICON Park and built for evenings like this. Candlelit tables, a wine list, and homemade Italian food from a family that has been cooking since 1991. The atmosphere is romantic without being stuffy.
Come after the Wheel. Share a bottle of wine. Split the risotto alla pescatora. This is what a date night near ICON Park should be.
The Orlando Eye gives you the view. Ciao Italia gives you the dinner. Start with bruschetta or burrata. Move to the sacchetti di filetto or linguine alle vongole. Finish with tiramisu and a glass of wine.
The dining room is warm and comfortable. Couples, families, and small groups all fit. But on a date night, the candlelit table and a bottle of Chianti make it feel like your own private dinner.
This is the kind of restaurant you come back to. Not because it is convenient, but because the food and the feeling are that good.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 is about 3 miles south of ICON Park on Westwood Boulevard, approximately 8 minutes by car via International Drive. Free parking at the restaurant.
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is experienced with families visiting from the I-Drive attractions.
Yes. Candlelit tables, a wine list, and homemade Italian food in a warm, intimate setting. Voted Most Romantic Restaurant.
8 minutes away at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. Free parking.
Yes. A curated wine and beer selection is available. No wine and beer.
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Start with burrata or bruschetta. Try the sacchetti di filetto, risotto alla pescatora, or linguine alle vongole. Finish with tiramisu.
Walk-ins are welcome, but for weekend date nights, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is a good idea to ensure your preferred time.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Wine and candlelight. Homemade Italian.