I-Drive Dining
Dinner Near Main Event Orlando
4,000+ reviews. Homemade Italian since 1991. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
4,000+ reviews. Homemade Italian since 1991. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Dinner near Main Event Entertainment Orlando. Ciao Italia — homemade Italian since 1991, 4,000+ reviews, kids menu, free parking.
Homemade pasta. Family-owned. Casual and welcoming. 10 minutes from Main Event.
Main Event has bowling, laser tag, and arcade games for the whole family. When the games are over, Ciao Italia is 10 minutes away — authentic Italian, made from scratch.
Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Everything is homemade — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts.
Free parking, no dress code, walk-ins welcome. The Navarra family has been open since 1991.
It is simple: everything is real. The pasta is made that day. The sauces are cooked from scratch. The bread is baked fresh. No freezers, no shortcuts, no corporate recipes.
The dining room is warm and inviting. Families with kids sit next to couples on date night. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable, and welcoming. Nobody is stuffy here.
That is why 4,000+ people left reviews. That is why families come back year after year. And that is why Ciao Italia is the best choice after Main Event.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Main Event | 4 miles / 10 minutes |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from Main Event Entertainment. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, on International Drive.
Absolutely. $13 kids menu with gelato included. Casual atmosphere, highchairs available, no dress code.
Ciao Italia Ristorante — family-owned Italian since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews. 10 minutes from Main Event at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Over 4,000 reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and OpenTable.
Casual. Welcoming and comfortable for families, couples, and groups. Come in flip-flops or dressed up.
Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, call (407) 354-0770.
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato. Spaghetti, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, and more.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome every night. Free parking. Homemade Italian.