Ciao Italia Ristorante storefront Orlando
Family-Friendly Italian

Family Restaurants Near Me International Drive

Kids menu $13 with gelato. Free parking. Homemade Italian on I-Drive.

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Off I-Drive

The Family Restaurant I-Drive Needed

Your kids are tired. You are tired. Everyone is hungry. You need a family restaurant near International Drive that actually works for families — not too fancy, not too loud, with food kids will eat and food you will enjoy. That is Ciao Italia.

The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Spaghetti and meatball, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, penne alla vodka, kids steak bites. While they eat, you get homemade pasta, fresh seafood, or lamb chops.

Free parking right in front. No circling the block with a car full of cranky kids. Walk in, sit down, eat.

Rack of lamb at Ciao Italia Orlando Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando

A Restaurant That Gets Families

Ciao Italia has been feeding families for 35 years. The staff knows what families need: quick bread for the kids, a relaxed pace, no eye rolls when someone spills their drink. This is a family-owned restaurant that serves families. It is in the DNA.

The dining room is comfortable and not pretentious. Families come straight from SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the Convention Center in shorts and flip-flops. Nobody judges. Everyone eats well.

The kids eat for $13 with gelato. The parents get restaurant-quality Italian food. The check does not require a second mortgage. That is the deal.

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. No meters or garages.

Location

6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.

Reservations

Book online via 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.

Risotto alla Pescatora at Ciao Italia Orlando

Family Dining on International Drive

International Drive is full of restaurants that claim to be family-friendly. What they usually mean is they have a kids menu and a loud dining room. Ciao Italia is different. It is genuinely welcoming for families while still serving excellent food.

The restaurant is easy to reach from any hotel on I-Drive. The parking is free. The kids eat well. The parents eat even better. That is a good family dinner.

Getting Here

One block west of I-Drive on Westwood Blvd. Free parking. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821. Call ahead for groups of 6+: (407) 354-0770.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good family restaurant on International Drive?

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato. Highchairs available, casual atmosphere, free parking.

Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?

Yes. $13 for ages 10 and under, includes gelato. Options: spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, penne vodka, steak bites.

right off International Drive

2 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door

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Dinner the Whole Family Loves

Kids menu with gelato. Homemade Italian. Free parking.

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.