Kid Friendly Restaurants Near SeaWorld Orlando
A $13 kids menu with gelato, handmade pasta for the adults, and a relaxed atmosphere where nobody judges your toddler.
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The Restaurant Where Kids Are Actually Welcome
Finding a kid friendly restaurant near SeaWorld Orlando should not be this hard. Most places along International Drive are either too expensive, too loud, or serve the same steak bites your kids could get at home. Ciao Italia is different. We are a casual, family-owned Italian restaurant where kids have been welcome since 1991. The kids menu is $13 and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. That is not a side deal — that is a real meal with a real dessert that makes kids feel like they are part of the dinner, not an afterthought. Highchairs are available. The staff is patient. The dining room is warm and relaxed. You can come in flip-flops and sunburned shoulders straight from the park and nobody will blink. Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
- $13 kids menu with gelato dessert
- Highchairs available
- Casual dress — come as you are from the park
- 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando
- Show your ticket for 10% off dinner
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome every night
- Family-owned and operated for 35+ years
What the Adults Get
While the kids are happy with their pasta and gelato, the adults get to eat some of the best Italian food in the Orlando area. The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta with truffle cream and sliced filet. The Linguine alle Vongole is fresh clams in white wine sauce. The Brasato is a slow-cooked braised short rib that falls apart. And the Italian wine list and beer selection is curated to complement every dish. This is a restaurant where both the five-year-old and the food enthusiast leave happy. That is what 35 years of serving families teaches you. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Call (407) 354-0770 or reserve online.
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.
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About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is one of Central Florida's most popular marine-life parks, drawing millions of visitors every year to its roller coasters, animal encounters, and live shows. Most families spend an entire day inside the park, and by the time the gates close, everyone is ready for a proper sit-down dinner.
The dining landscape around SeaWorld is dominated by chains and fast-food outlets along International Drive. While those options are convenient, they rarely deliver the kind of meal that makes a vacation memorable. Visitors looking for something beyond a burger and fries have to know where to look.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits just south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, a quiet side street off International Drive. The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991, serving homemade pasta, fresh bread, and Italian classics in a relaxed dining room. It is the kind of place where families walk in wearing park clothes and feel completely at home.
For SeaWorld visitors specifically, the location is hard to beat. The drive is about 3 minutes, parking is free, and the restaurant offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. After a long day of rides and shows, it is a welcome change of pace from theme park food.
Getting to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld
Ciao Italia is roughly half a mile south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. The drive takes about 3 minutes with no highway involved. Turn right on Westwood from I-Drive and the restaurant is right there with free self-parking. If you are walking from nearby hotels, it is also an easy walk along International Drive.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where should I eat after SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best dinner options after SeaWorld. It is about 3 minutes from the park on Westwood Boulevard, serves homemade Italian food, and offers 10% off dinner when you show your SeaWorld ticket. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991, has free parking, and welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM.
Is there good Italian food near SeaWorld?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando. The pasta is made fresh daily, the bread is baked in-house, and the menu includes classics like chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, lamb chops, and seafood risotto. It has earned 9 awards and over 4,000 reviews.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
The drive from SeaWorld Orlando 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
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu is $13 and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti marinara, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, and more. All ages are welcome.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is a casual, relaxed restaurant where families make up the majority of our guests. Highchairs are available and the staff is experienced with children of all ages.
How far is Ciao Italia from SeaWorld?
About 3 minutes by car, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Do kids eat free at Ciao Italia?
The kids menu is $13 per child and includes an entree plus gelato. It is one of the best values for a full sit-down dinner near SeaWorld.
How do I get the 10% discount?
Show your valid SeaWorld ticket or pass to your server. The 10% discount applies to dinner for your entire table.
Is Ciao Italia a good option after a day at SeaWorld?
Absolutely. Families come in after park days in casual clothes — no dress code. The kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.
Just 1 mile from SeaWorld Orlando
3 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorThe Whole Family Eats Well
$13 kids menu with gelato. Handmade Italian for the adults. Everyone wins.
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.
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