Italian Dining Near the Castle
Dinner Near Castle Hotel Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 10 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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Italian Dining Near the Castle
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 10 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
The Castle Hotel is one of International Drive's most distinctive boutique properties, and the guests who stay there tend to appreciate quality over convenience. That is exactly what Ciao Italia delivers. A 10-minute drive south on I-Drive brings you to a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been here since 1991 — longer than most hotels on this strip.
The Navarra family cooks everything from scratch. The Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo — braised beef with truffle cream sauce — is the kind of dish a boutique hotel restaurant would charge twice as much for. The Carpaccio di Manzo is thinly sliced with capers, mushrooms, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Burrata arrives with prosciutto di Parma and sundried tomato vinaigrette. This is serious Italian food at honest prices.
Wine and beer pair with everything on the menu. The atmosphere is upscale but casual — no dress code, no pretension. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM with free parking.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
What Guests Say
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google —“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and nearby hotels.
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 a 10-minute drive from Castle Hotel Orlando. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Ciao Italia is a 10-minute drive from Castle Hotel Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando. Free parking right in front.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. One discount per table.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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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.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
