Family Italian Near Disney
Family Dinner Near Disney Orlando
Kids menu with gelato. Homemade pasta. Free parking. 20 minutes from Disney.
Kids menu with gelato. Homemade pasta. Free parking. 20 minutes from Disney.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
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.
Family dinner near Disney Orlando at Ciao Italia. Kids menu with gelato, homemade pasta, private dining, free parking. Family-owned Italian since 1991.
Kids menu. Highchairs. Walk-ins. A real restaurant where families are welcome.
Disney Springs has plenty of restaurants. But they are crowded, expensive, and you need a reservation 60 days in advance. Ciao Italia is 20 minutes away with none of that.
Walk in, sit down, order homemade Italian food. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Highchairs are available. The dining room is casual and welcoming — nobody is going to give you a look when the baby throws pasta.
This is where Disney families go when they want a real dinner without the resort experience.
Ciao Italia has been serving families since 1991. The staff is patient. The kids menu has real food — spaghetti, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo. And gelato makes everything better.
For larger family groups, the private dining room seats up to 60. Family reunions, multi-generational dinners, birthday celebrations — we handle it all.
After a day at Disney, this is the dinner the whole family agrees on. The kids get pasta and ice cream. The adults get wine and real food. Everyone wins.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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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."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM. Unlike Disney dining, there is no need to book 60 days in advance. The restaurant is about 20 minutes from Disney World and serves homemade Italian food. For large groups, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended.
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly with a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. There is no dress code, free parking is available, and the atmosphere is relaxed. After a long day at Disney, it is a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a real Italian dinner without Disney prices.
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato, highchairs, casual atmosphere. Families are our main guests.
About 20 minutes by car. Free parking at the restaurant.
Yes. Private dining room seats 60. Full venue buyout for 110. Call (407) 354-0770.
Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, call ahead.
Spaghetti, meatball, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli — all $13 with gelato.
Of course. Ciao Italia is a casual, family-friendly restaurant with highchairs available. Many families come in right after theme park days.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Kids menu. Free parking.