Discovery Cove Orlando · International Drive
Discovery Cove Food Menu Alternative
2 mi from Discovery Cove • Authentic Italian since 1991
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Discovery Cove Orlando · International Drive
2 mi from Discovery Cove • Authentic Italian since 1991
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, 2 mi from Discovery Cove.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Discovery Cove Dining Guide
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.
Discovery Cove Food Menu — Then Italian Dinner Nearby. Breakfast and lunch are included at Discovery Cove. For dinner, Ciao Italia is 2 miles away on International Drive — homemade pasta, fresh seafood and a $13 kids menu with gelato.
No coupon. No app. No promo code. Just show your ticket.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove.
Discovery Cove is one of the only parks in Orlando where food is included in your ticket. The all-inclusive lunch is decent — it does the job while you are in between animal encounters and the lazy river. But dinner is a different story. The park closes, you are dried off, and now you are genuinely hungry. That is when Ciao Italia comes in. We are 5 minutes from Discovery Cove at 6149 Westwood Blvd, and we serve handmade Italian food that has been drawing families in for more than 35 years. The pasta is made fresh every morning. The sauces simmer for hours. The bread is baked in-house. This is the dinner that caps off a perfect Discovery Cove day. Show your ticket and save 10% on the whole table.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
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.
What Guests Say
"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem."
— Maria S. — Google"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"Went after a long day at the park and it was the perfect ending. Pasta was incredible, wine list was great, and the atmosphere was exactly what we needed."
— James T. — OpenTable
PLACEHOLDER
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 about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics nightly. Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and Italian dishes here since 1991. The restaurant is casual, Zagat-rated, and has earned over 4,000 reviews. Kids menu is $13 with gelato.
Discovery Cove includes an all-inclusive lunch with your ticket. Dinner is not included. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes away for a real Italian dinner — show your ticket for 10% off.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from Discovery Cove. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, 4,000+ reviews, and a $13 kids menu with gelato.
About 5 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Walk-ins welcome. For large groups, call (407) 354-0770.
Guests who spent the day swimming often enjoy the Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole, or the classic Chicken Parmigiana. Everything is made fresh.
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Real Italian food, 2 mi from Discovery Cove. Family-owned since 1991.
