Discovery Cove Dining Options
Lunch is included at the park. For dinner, Ciao Italia is 3 minutes away with 10% off for ticket holders.
10% OFF — Show Your Discovery Cove Ticket — Any Day
Dining Options Beyond Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove includes an all-inclusive lunch and snacks during your visit. But once the park closes, you are on your own for dinner. The hotel restaurants charge resort prices. The chains on International Drive are crowded and predictable. You deserve better.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. We have been serving Orlando families since 1991. Everything is made from scratch — the pasta, the bread, the sauces, the desserts.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket 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
Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Option
We are close. Three 5 minutes from the park, right on Westwood Boulevard off International Drive. Free parking in front. No valet, no garage, no walking three blocks.
We are real. Family-owned since 1991. The owner is here every night. The pasta is made fresh every morning. The menu has over 40 items, from classic spaghetti and meatballs to Gulf grouper and Australian lamb chops.
We are affordable. Most pasta dishes are under $27. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. And with your Discovery Cove ticket, you save another 10% on the whole bill.
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
What are the dining options near Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, kids menu. Show your ticket for 10% off dinner.
Does Discovery Cove include dinner?
No. Discovery Cove includes all-inclusive lunch and snacks during your visit, but dinner is not included. Ciao Italia is a great option just 3 minutes from the park.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove?
About 3 minutes by car, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia affordable?
Yes. Most pasta dishes are $19–$27. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Discovery Cove ticket holders get an additional 10% off.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
What kind of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, seafood, veal, chicken parm, lasagna, and housemade desserts. Casual and welcoming, not fine dining.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front. No meters, no garages.
What is the best dish at Ciao Italia after Discovery Cove?
Guests who spent the day swimming often enjoy the Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole, or the classic Chicken Parmigiana. Everything is made fresh.
Just 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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Your Best Discovery Cove Dining Option
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.