Dinner Near Loews Hotels Universal Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 15 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Italian Dinner CityWalk Cannot Match
Loews operates several premium hotels at Universal Orlando — Royal Pacific, Portofino Bay, Sapphire Falls. Each has on-site dining, and CityWalk is a short walk away. But if you want Italian food made by a family that has been cooking from scratch for 35 years — not a corporate restaurant group — Ciao Italia is 15 minutes south on International Drive.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Boulevard. They make their own pasta, simmer their own sauces, and bake their own bread. The Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo with braised beef and truffle cream is the kind of dish that justifies the drive. The Cernia alla Puttanesca — Gulf grouper with olives, capers, and tomato sauce — is fresh and perfectly prepared.
Wine and beer selection. $13 kids menu with gelato. No dress code. Free parking. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM.
Why Guests Choose Ciao Italia
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition by the Navarra family
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- Everything made from scratch daily — pasta, sauces, desserts
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- 10% off dinner with your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket
- Free parking right in front of the restaurant
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
Bring Your SeaWorld Ticket
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10%. From any Loews property at Universal, take Universal Blvd south to International Drive — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Sit down to handmade pasta, order a glass of Italian wine, and keep a little more in your pocket. The discount applies to your entire dinner check — antipasti through dessert.
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. On International Drive, 15 min from Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando.
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. Group dining packages available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 15-minute drive from Loews Hotels 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, 9 awards. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
How far is Ciao Italia from Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando?
Ciao Italia is a 15-minute drive from Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando. Free parking right in front.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
15 min from Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
From any Loews property at Universal, take Universal Blvd south to International Drive — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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15 min from your hotel. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
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.