Family Friendly
Family Restaurant Near Dr. Phillips Orlando
Kids $13 with gelato. Handmade pasta for everyone. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Kids $13 with gelato. Handmade pasta for everyone. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
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 restaurant Dr Phillips Orlando. Ciao Italia: kids menu $13 with gelato, handmade pasta, free parking. Family-owned since 1991. 8 min drive.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned restaurant that welcomes families. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with gelato included. Adults enjoy handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics. Free parking and a relaxed atmosphere. At 6149 Westwood Blvd — 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
There is a difference between a restaurant that says it is family-friendly and one that is actually owned and operated by a family. Ciao Italia is the latter. The Navarra family has run this restaurant since 1991, and they understand what families need: good food that appeals to all ages, reasonable prices, a welcoming atmosphere, and a dining experience that does not take three hours.
Dr. Phillips families have been bringing their kids to Ciao Italia for decades. Some of those kids are now bringing their own children. That multi-generational loyalty exists because the restaurant delivers every time: fresh handmade pasta for the adults, a kids menu that makes the little ones happy, and a relaxed vibe that does not punish parents for having energetic children.
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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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
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 is a family-owned Italian restaurant 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. The kids menu is $13 with gelato included. Adults enjoy handmade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics. Free parking. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Yes. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with gelato included. Options include Spaghetti Marinara, Spaghetti and Meatball, Cheese Ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 8 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Ciao Italia has been welcoming families since 1991. The kids menu is $13 with gelato, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is experienced with families of all sizes.
The kids menu is $13 per child (10 and under) and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. Add-ons include extra meatball ($4), side sausage ($4), and juice ($4).
Yes. The main dining room accommodates families easily, and the private dining room seats up to 60 guests for larger family gatherings. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
Yes. Ciao Italia provides highchairs and boosters for young children. The restaurant is set up to accommodate families with children of all ages.
Yes. Ciao Italia has free self-parking directly in front of the restaurant. No need to circle a parking garage with kids in the car.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Kids $13 with gelato. Handmade pasta for everyone. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips.