Dinner Near Discovery Cove Orlando
Casual Italian dinner 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, real sauces, 10% off with your ticket.
10% OFF — Show Your Discovery Cove Ticket — Any Day
Dinner Plans After Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove closes and suddenly everyone is hungry. The all-inclusive food at the park was good for lunch, but now it is dinner time. You need a real meal. Something made fresh, something satisfying, somewhere close.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a casual, family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. We open at 5 PM every night — right when most families are leaving the park. The pasta is made fresh daily. The sauces are homemade.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server and get 10% off dinner for the whole table.
- 3-minute drive from Discovery Cove
- 10% off dinner with valid Discovery Cove ticket
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato dessert
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Casual and welcoming, not stuffy or formal
Casual, Comfortable, Close
You do not need to change out of your casual clothes. You do not need a reservation most nights. You just need to show up hungry and we will take care of the rest.
Our menu covers all the Italian classics — chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, risotto with seafood, lamb chops, veal piccata. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Parents love that part.
Free parking lot right in front. No valet, no meters, no stress. Just pull in, walk in, and sit down to a real Italian dinner.
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.
About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Most people who visit Discovery Cove leave feeling like they just had the best day of their vacation. The dolphin swim, the snorkeling, the aviary, the beach. It is a calm, immersive experience that stands apart from every other Orlando attraction.
Finding a dinner restaurant that lives up to that experience is the challenge. The area around Discovery Cove is shared with SeaWorld and Aquatica, and the dining options on International Drive tend toward high-volume chains and tourist-focused buffets.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers a quieter, more personal dining experience. The restaurant sits on Westwood Boulevard, about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, and has been family-owned since 1991. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch: pasta, bread, sauces, desserts.
The dining room is relaxed and comfortable. There is no rush, no dress code, and the staff treats every table like family. Discovery Cove guests can show their ticket for 10% off dinner. After an all-inclusive day at the park, it is the perfect way to end the evening.
Directions from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is located about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. The drive is roughly 5 minutes with no highway involved. Exit Discovery Cove, head south on I-Drive, and turn onto Westwood. Free parking is right in front at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Where should I eat after swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove?
After a day at Discovery Cove, many guests head to Ciao Italia Ristorante, about 5 minutes away on Westwood Boulevard. The quiet Italian dining room is a perfect transition from the relaxed pace of Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, seafood, lamb chops, and wine. Casual dress is fine.
Is there a restaurant near Discovery Cove with a kids menu?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove and has a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, and more. The restaurant is family-friendly with no dress code and free parking.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
The drive from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I go for dinner near Discovery Cove Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and a kids menu. Show your ticket for 10% off dinner.
What time does Ciao Italia open?
We open at 5 PM every night, seven days a week. Last seating is around 9:30 PM.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove?
About 3 minutes by car, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia good for families?
Yes. Casual and welcoming. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Highchairs available.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front. No meters, no garages.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
How does the 10% Discovery Cove discount work?
Show your valid Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server. The 10% discount applies to dinner for your entire table.
Can I use my Discovery Cove ticket for a discount at Ciao Italia?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove admission to your server and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Just 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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Dinner After Discovery Cove Starts Here
Show your Discovery Cove ticket. Bring the whole family. We will handle the rest.
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.