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Intimate Italian dining with handmade pasta and Italian wine. 20 minutes from Disney Springs.
Intimate Italian dining with handmade pasta and Italian wine. 20 minutes from Disney Springs.
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 offers intimate Italian dining 20 min away. Handmade pasta, Italian wine since 1991.
Skip the Disney Springs crowd and have a real date night. Ciao Italia Ristorante serves handmade pasta and Italian wine in an intimate setting. Family-owned since 1991, 20 minutes from Disney Springs at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Disney Springs can be magical for a lot of things, but a quiet, intimate dinner for two is not one of them. The noise, the crowds, the families with strollers, the wait times, none of it says romance. If you want a date night that actually feels special, you need to leave the Disney bubble.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from Disney Springs and feels like another world. The dining room is intimate and candlelit. The Navarra family has created a space that feels personal, not corporate. The wine list is thoughtfully Italian. The handmade pasta is the kind of food that makes a date memorable. This is not dinner and a show. This is dinner that IS the experience.
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 |
| Disney Springs | 12 miles / 20 min via I-4 |
| 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 20 minutes from Disney Springs and offers intimate Italian dining with handmade pasta, Italian wine, and a candlelit atmosphere. Family-owned since 1991.
Yes. The intimate dining room, personal service from the Navarra family, Italian wine list, and handmade pasta create a genuinely romantic atmosphere, quieter and more personal than most Disney Springs options.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve a table.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 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 20 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, Italian wine selection, handmade pasta, and personal service make Ciao Italia an excellent date night destination.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a curated selection of Italian wines by the glass and bottle. Beer is also available. Ciao Italia offers a curated wine and beer selection.
You can note preferences when making a reservation at (407) 354-0770 and the staff will do their best to accommodate.
Intimate, warm, and candlelit. The dining room is comfortable without being noisy. It feels like a family-run Italian restaurant, not a corporate chain.
Pasta dishes start at $19, secondi from $24 to $44. A full dinner for two with wine typically runs $80 to $130 depending on selections. No resort pricing.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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