Discovery Cove Orlando · International Drive
Discovery Cove Food Review
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 & Nearby Dinner Guide. Planning meals around your Discovery Cove visit? Daytime food is included at the park. For dinner, Ciao Italia on International Drive serves homemade pasta, seafood and Italian favorites.
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.
If you search for Discovery Cove food reviews, you will find a mixed bag. Some people say the included lunch is fine for a theme park. Others say it is forgettable. The truth is somewhere in the middle — it is buffet food designed to feed thousands of people in a tropical setting. It works for lunch. But dinner is a different conversation entirely. Ciao Italia has earned more than 4,000 reviews over 35 years, and the consistency is what stands out. Families come back year after year. They recommend it to friends. They post about it unprompted. That kind of track record does not come from luck. It comes from making the pasta by hand every day, cooking every dish to order, and treating every guest like family. Show your Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner.
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 on Westwood Boulevard is one of the top-rated restaurants near Discovery Cove. It is about 5 minutes from the park and has been family-owned since 1991. Homemade Italian food, highly awarded, free parking, and a casual atmosphere perfect for post-park dining.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner when you show a valid Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. The restaurant is about 5 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Discovery Cove offers an all-inclusive lunch that gets mixed reviews. For dinner, Ciao Italia is 5 minutes away with handmade Italian food and 4,000+ consistently positive reviews.
More than 4,000 reviews across major platforms, with a track record spanning 35+ years of service.
About 5 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Casual, welcoming, with a $13 kids menu including gelato. Highchairs available. Families are the majority of our guests.
Yes. Show your ticket to your server for 10% off dinner for the whole table.
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove admission to your server and receive 10% off eligible food for your table.
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Real Italian food, 2 mi from Discovery Cove. Family-owned since 1991.
