Discovery Cove Orlando? Get 10% Off Dinner
Show your ticket at Ciao Italia. Save on a real Italian dinner for the whole family.
10% OFF — Show Your Discovery Cove Ticket — Any Day, Any Ticket Type
Why Discovery Cove Guests Love Ciao Italia
You spent the day swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in tropical reefs, and floating down lazy rivers. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive experience, but dinner is not included. And after a full day in the water, everyone is starving.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned casual Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove Orlando. We have been feeding families after park days since 1991. The pasta is made fresh daily. The sauces are homemade. And the dining room is calm and comfortable after a long day in the sun.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket to your server and get 10% off dinner for your entire table. Day passes, resort packages, and multi-park passes all qualify.
- 3-minute drive from Discovery Cove Orlando
- 10% off dinner with any 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
Not Your Typical Tourist Dinner
International Drive has dozens of restaurants. Most are the same chains you have back home. Ciao Italia is different. We are a real neighborhood Italian restaurant where the owner knows your name by dessert.
The dining room is warm and comfortable. Families with kids sit right next to couples on date night. You can come in casual clothes after a day at Discovery Cove or dressed up for a birthday dinner. Everyone is welcome here.
We are especially popular with families staying at hotels near Discovery Cove. The restaurant is easy to find on Westwood Boulevard, parking is free, and most nights you can walk right in without a reservation.
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
Can I get a dinner discount with my Discovery Cove Orlando tickets?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove Orlando ticket at Ciao Italia and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table. Day passes, resort packages, and multi-park passes all qualify.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove Orlando?
About 3 minutes by car. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. We are a casual, welcoming restaurant. Kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. Families are the majority of our guests after park days.
Do I need a reservation after Discovery Cove?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no stress after a long day at the park.
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 the 10% discount work with multi-park passes?
Yes. Multi-park passes, day passes, resort packages, and any valid Discovery Cove admission all qualify.
Just 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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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.