SeaWorld Orlando · International Drive
Date Night Near SeaWorld Orlando
1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando • Authentic Italian since 1991
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SeaWorld Orlando · International Drive
1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando • Authentic Italian since 1991
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive, 1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Date Night
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 offers warm Italian dining 3 minutes from the park. Show your ticket and get 10% off dinner. Wine.
No coupon. No app. No promo code. Just show your ticket.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. 3 minutes from SeaWorld.
SeaWorld makes a great date. But the restaurants around the park? Most of them are chains that feel more like a cafeteria than a date night. Ciao Italia Ristorante is different. A warm Italian dining room, a solid wine list, homemade pasta, and the kind of atmosphere where you can actually have a conversation.
We are 3 minutes from SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard. The dining room has a warm, intimate feel without being stuffy or pretentious.
Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10% on dinner for two. Start with bruschetta or burrata. Share a bottle of Italian wine. Try the sacchetti di filetto or the linguine alle vongole. End with housemade dessert.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
What Guests Say
"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem."
— Maria S. — Google"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"Went after a long day at the park and it was the perfect ending. Pasta was incredible, wine list was great, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed."
— James T. — OpenTable
PLACEHOLDER
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best dinner options after SeaWorld. It is about 3 minutes from the park on Westwood Boulevard, serves homemade Italian food, and offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991, has free parking, and welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. The pasta is made fresh daily, the bread is baked in-house, and the menu includes classics like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lamb chops, and seafood risotto. It has earned highly awarded and over 4,000 reviews.
Yes. Warm atmosphere, solid wine list, and homemade Italian food. Casual enough for after the park, nice enough for a special evening.
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. A selection of Italian wines by the glass and bottle, plus wine and beer.
Show your valid SeaWorld ticket or pass to your server.
Walk-ins are welcome. For Friday or Saturday evenings, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Most SeaWorld families arrive between 6 and 7:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, or call (407) 354-0770 for larger groups.
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Real Italian food, 1.4 mi from SeaWorld Orlando. Family-owned since 1991.
