Family Dining
Family Italian Restaurant in Orlando
Owned by a family. Built for families. Three generations of guests and counting.
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Family Dining
Owned by a family. Built for families. Three generations of guests and counting.
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, 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Family Dining
There is something fitting about a family running a restaurant where other families gather to eat. At Ciao Italia Ristorante, the Navarra family has maintained an Italian dining tradition in Orlando since 1991. Their Southern Italian heritage helps define a restaurant built around welcoming hospitality, familiar cooking traditions and the belief that meals should bring people together.
That family-centered philosophy appears throughout the dining experience. Handmade pasta and classic Italian entrées offer adults a taste of longstanding culinary traditions, while younger guests have a $13 menu with gelato. Highchairs make it easier to include toddlers, and the comfortable atmosphere encourages multigenerational dinners. Rather than requiring formal clothes, Ciao Italia welcomes guests as they are.
The restaurant is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard near International Drive, approximately 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center. Complimentary parking makes family gatherings practical, and the dining room is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Make a reservation through OpenTable to enjoy a meal shaped by decades of Italian family ownership.
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 on International Drive."
— Verified Guest — Google"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
PLACEHOLDER
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Yes. Ciao Italia has been a family-owned restaurant since 1991 and welcomes families of all sizes. There is a kids menu priced at $13 that includes gelato for dessert. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming without being loud or chaotic.
Yes. The kids menu at Ciao Italia is $13 and includes a choice of kid-friendly Italian dishes plus gelato for dessert. It is designed for children who want real Italian food, not reheated steak bites.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers private dining for up to 60 guests and full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. This makes it ideal for family reunions, birthday celebrations, and multi-generational dinners.
Absolutely. The menu has something for every generation, from kids menu items to handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes. The Navarra family understands family dining because they are a family themselves.
Casual and welcoming. No dress code. Families with kids sit alongside couples and groups. The dining room is warm and comfortable, not stuffy.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
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Authentic Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991.
