Family Dining
Family Style Dinner Near Dr. Phillips Orlando
The family-style option that Restaurant Row doesn’t have. Three shared Italian menus from $50/person. Minimum 10 guests.
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Family Dining
The family-style option that Restaurant Row doesn’t have. Three shared Italian menus from $50/person. Minimum 10 guests.
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
Families and groups in the Dr. Phillips area looking for a shared Italian dinner can explore Ciao Italia Ristorante rather than limiting their search to Sand Lake Road’s Restaurant Row. This independent Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard provides an opportunity to bring everyone together around a common meal in a setting that feels welcoming and personal.
Family-style service places coordinated dishes in the middle of the table, allowing guests to enjoy different Italian flavors together. For groups of at least 10 guests, menus start at $50 per person, with packages reaching approximately $70 depending on selections. Antipasti, pasta and traditional Italian main courses can be arranged in advance, simplifying the dining experience for large families.
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, a convenient local drive from the Dr. Phillips and Sand Lake Road area. Free parking makes it easier for guests arriving in multiple vehicles. The restaurant also offers a semi-private room for up to 60 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 to discuss your group size and available family-style menus.
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
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991.
