Family Restaurant Near the Orlando Eye
After the wheel, come eat. Handmade Italian food for the family — 8 min south.
From the Orlando Eye to a Real Family Dinner
The Orlando Eye gives you the best view in the city. Ciao Italia gives you the best family dinner near it. After your ride on the 400-foot observation wheel, skip the food stands at Icon Park and drive 8 minutes south to a real Italian restaurant where the pasta is made by hand and the kids menu comes with gelato.
The Navarra family has been here since 1991, serving families who come from every attraction on International Drive. The dining room is casual and comfortable. The food is fresh and authentic. And the free parking lot is right in front — no meters, no garages, no stress.
A View of Real Italian Food
Seven kids menu options at $13 with gelato. Thirteen adult pasta dishes, all handmade. Fresh seafood, chicken, veal, lamb. Wine and beer. Homemade tiramisu and cannoli. The menu at Ciao Italia is as big as the view from the Orlando Eye — and every bit as impressive.
Walk-ins welcome. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando. The family restaurant near the Orlando Eye that families come back to.
Family-Friendly Details
Kids Menu
$13 with gelato included. 7 options. Real Italian food for younger guests.
Highchairs
Available for toddlers and young children. Always ready.
Free Parking
Free lot right in front. No meters. No garages.
Walk-Ins
Welcome every night. No reservation required.
Casual Dress
Come as you are. No dress code.
Open Nightly
5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu (10 and under) is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine Alfredo, penne alla vodka, steak bites, and spaghetti and meatball.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and welcoming with highchairs available. The Navarra family has been serving families since 1991. Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no validation needed.
What are the hours?
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
More Family Dining at Ciao Italia
Bring the Whole Family Tonight
Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. Since 1991.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.