Dinner After the Water Park in Orlando
After the Slides, You Need More Than Fast Food
Orlando water parks burn serious energy. By the time you towel off and walk to the parking lot, the whole family is running on fumes. The kids ate hot dogs and chicken tenders all day, and the adults skipped lunch to stay on the slides. Everyone is starving, and nobody wants another counter-service meal.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 4 minutes from Aquatica on Westwood Blvd. The Navarra family has been here since 1991, making pasta by hand and serving the kind of Italian food that makes a water park day feel complete. Show your ticket and save 10% on the whole table.
Why Water Park Families Choose Ciao Italia
- Five 4 minutes from Aquatica, close to SeaWorld
- 10% off with your Aquatica or SeaWorld ticket
- Homemade pasta made fresh every day
- $13 kids menu includes gelato for dessert
- Free parking lot — no more paying for parking
- Open 5 PM to 10 PM, 7 days a week
- Casual dress code — come comfortable
Real Food for Hungry People
Homemade Pasta
Homemade lasagna. Linguine alle vongole with fresh clams. Chicken parmigiana hand-breaded and cooked. The pasta is made in our kitchen every morning, not pulled from a package.
Seafood, Steak, and Chops
Seafood risotto loaded with shrimp, mussels, and clams. Grilled lamb chops. Braised short rib. These are the dishes that make water park families come back year after year.
Open Late Enough to Dry Off First
Water parks typically close between 5 and 7 PM depending on the season. Ciao Italia is open from 5 PM to 10 PM every night. That gives you plenty of time to head back to your hotel, shower, change, and still make it for a relaxed dinner. No need to rush.
Reservations are smart during summer and holidays. Call (407) 354-0770 or book online. Walk-ins are welcome whenever space is available.
Dinner After a Day at the Water Park
After a full day of slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers at one of Orlando's water parks, the last thing anyone wants is another round of overpriced park food. What you want is a real dinner — somewhere comfortable where the food is fresh, the portions are generous, and you can sit down without waiting 45 minutes for a table.
Ciao Italia is that place. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just minutes from both Aquatica and SeaWorld, the restaurant has been the go-to dinner spot for theme park families since 1991. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. There is no dress code. You can walk in straight from the water park in flip-flops and a cover-up.
The adult menu offers everything from classic Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmigiana to more ambitious dishes like Risotto alla Pescatora (seafood risotto with shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari) and Pappardelle with Wild Boar ragu. The wine and beer list is curated to complement the Italian menu.
Why Families Come Here After the Parks
Free parking. No reservations needed. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. A kids menu that actually has real food — not just chicken fingers and fries, although chicken fingers are on it too. Gelato included with every kids meal. These are the practical details that matter when you have tired, hungry children and limited patience for restaurant logistics.
The restaurant is 3 minutes from SeaWorld and Aquatica. If you have a valid SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket, show it to your server and receive 10% off your dinner. The discount applies to food only and is offered independently by Ciao Italia.
With over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and 35 years of serving Orlando families, Ciao Italia is not a tourist trap. It is the restaurant that locals and repeat visitors already know about. Call (407) 354-0770 or walk in any night of the week.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
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.