Italian Dinner Near Hard Rock
Dinner Near Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 15 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Scroll
Italian Dinner Near Hard Rock
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 15 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.
Read Our Full Story
Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel is rock-and-roll luxury, but the on-site dining options lean heavily toward the resort price bracket. CityWalk is steps away, but every restaurant there is packed with park visitors and charging theme park prices. For an actual Italian dinner — the kind cooked from scratch by a family that has been doing this for 35 years — drive 15 minutes to Ciao Italia.
The difference is in the kitchen. Ciao Italia rolls its own pasta. The Lasagna is layered with Bolognese beef, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Agnello — Australian lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus — is a showstopper. The Vodka con Salmone puts fresh salmon in a penne vodka cream that no chain restaurant can replicate.
Casual dress. No reservations required (though recommended for groups of 6+). Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Wine and beer available. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Open every night 5 to 10 PM.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"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"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and 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 15-minute drive from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal 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 15-minute drive from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal 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.
Explore more dining guides for Hard Rock Hotel guests and nearby hotel visitors
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.
