Good Places to Eat International Drive
Family-owned Italian just off I-Drive. Homemade pasta, free parking, open 7 nights.
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Good Food on I-Drive Actually Exists
You are on International Drive and you want a good dinner. Not fast food, not a buffet, not the same chain you have at home. A real restaurant with real food. Ciao Italia Ristorante is that place.
Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, one block off I-Drive, Ciao Italia has been family-owned since 1991. The pasta is handmade, the bread is baked fresh, and the sauces are made from scratch. Over 4,000 people reviewed it and the consensus is clear: this is good food.
Free parking in front. Walk-ins welcome every night. Kids menu with gelato. It is everything a good restaurant on International Drive should be.
- One block off International Drive
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Over 4,000 reviews
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5-10 PM
- Family-owned since 1991
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What Makes It Good
Three things: the food is homemade, the family cares, and the prices are honest. That is it. No gimmicks, no theme, no celebrity chef. Just good Italian food made the right way for 35 years.
The menu covers all the Italian classics. Lasagna, chicken parmigiana, fettuccine alfredo, linguine with clams, risotto alla pescatora. Plus dishes you will not find at chains, like pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragu) and sacchetti di filetto (truffle pasta with filet).
The atmosphere is relaxed. Come in flip-flops or come dressed up. The staff treats everyone the same way: like a guest in their home.
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.
Finding Good Food on I-Drive
International Drive is 11 miles of restaurants, and finding the good ones takes local knowledge. Chain restaurants dominate because they have the biggest signs and the highest ad budgets. The independently owned restaurants are the hidden gems.
Ciao Italia has survived for 35 years because the food speaks for itself. It is the kind of place you find through a friend, a review, or a concierge at your hotel.
How to Find Ciao Italia
Turn west off International Drive onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on your left with free parking. One block from I-Drive. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find good food on International Drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant one block off I-Drive. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and over 4,000 positive reviews.
Is Ciao Italia a chain restaurant?
No. Ciao Italia is independently owned and operated by the Navarra family since 1991. Everything is made from scratch daily.
right off International Drive
2 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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Good Food, One Block Off I-Drive
Family-owned since 1991. Walk-ins welcome.
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.