Food Near Discovery Cove Orlando
Homemade Italian food just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Fresh pasta, real sauces, 10% off with your ticket.
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Real Food After a Day at Discovery Cove
After spending the day swimming with dolphins and snorkeling through reefs at Discovery Cove, the last thing you want is another fast food meal. You want real food. Something made from scratch by people who care about what they put on your plate.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been that place for Orlando families since 1991. We are a casual, family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Every pasta is made fresh. Every sauce is homemade. The bread comes out of the oven warm.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket to your server and get 10% off dinner for your entire table. No coupon needed.
- 3-minute drive from Discovery Cove
- 10% off dinner with valid Discovery Cove ticket
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato dessert
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Casual and welcoming, not stuffy or formal
Better Than Theme Park Food
Discovery Cove includes lunch, but dinner is a different story. The hotels nearby charge resort prices for average food. The chain restaurants on International Drive serve the same menu you can get anywhere in America.
Ciao Italia is a real Italian restaurant. The kind of place where the owner walks around the dining room, the pasta is rolled that morning, and the garlic bread is made with real garlic, not powder. It is casual, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone.
Families with kids, couples, groups of friends — everyone fits in here. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Parking is free. Most nights you can walk right in.
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 of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through 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 available.
About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Most people who visit Discovery Cove leave feeling like they just had the best day of their vacation. The dolphin swim, the snorkeling, the aviary, the beach. It is a calm, immersive experience that stands apart from every other Orlando attraction.
Finding a dinner restaurant that lives up to that experience is the challenge. The area around Discovery Cove is shared with SeaWorld and Aquatica, and the dining options on International Drive tend toward high-volume chains and tourist-focused buffets.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers a quieter, more personal dining experience. The restaurant sits on Westwood Boulevard, about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, and has been family-owned since 1991. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch: pasta, bread, sauces, desserts.
The dining room is relaxed and comfortable. There is no rush, no dress code, and the staff treats every table like family. Discovery Cove guests can show their ticket for 10% off dinner. After an all-inclusive day at the park, it is the perfect way to end the evening.
Directions from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is located about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. The drive is roughly 5 minutes with no highway involved. Exit Discovery Cove, head south on I-Drive, and turn onto Westwood. Free parking is right in front at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Where should I eat after swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove?
After a day at Discovery Cove, many guests head to Ciao Italia Ristorante, about 5 minutes away on Westwood Boulevard. The quiet Italian dining room is a perfect transition from the relaxed pace of Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, seafood, lamb chops, and wine. Casual dress is fine.
Is there a restaurant near Discovery Cove with a kids menu?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove and has a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, and more. The restaurant is family-friendly with no dress code and free parking.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
The drive from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find good food near Discovery Cove Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, lamb chops, and a kids menu. Show your ticket for 10% off dinner.
Is the food at Ciao Italia homemade?
Yes. Every pasta, sauce, and bread is made fresh daily from scratch. Family recipes since 1991.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. Kids menu is $13 for ages 10 and under, and it includes gelato for dessert.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove?
About 3 minutes by car. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
What are the hours?
Open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Can I get a discount with my Discovery Cove ticket?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
What is the best dish at Ciao Italia after Discovery Cove?
Guests who spent the day swimming often enjoy the Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole, or the classic Chicken Parmigiana. Everything is made fresh.
Just 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
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Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.