Dr. Phillips Residents Have Known About This Place for Years
The Dr. Phillips neighborhood in Orlando is known for its beautiful homes, top-rated schools, and residents who appreciate quality. It is also surrounded by some of the best dining in Central Florida. But when Dr. Phillips locals want genuine Italian food, many of them drive right past the newer restaurants and head to a spot that has been open longer than most of them have lived in the area.
Ciao Italia Ristorante, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, is about a five-minute drive from the heart of Dr. Phillips. The restaurant has been family-owned and operated since 1991, which means it has outlasted just about every other Italian restaurant in this part of Orlando. That kind of longevity does not happen by accident. It happens because the food is consistently good, the prices are fair, and the experience feels personal.
Authentic Italian That Stands Up to Scrutiny
Dr. Phillips diners tend to be well-traveled. They have eaten Italian food in Italy, in New York, in San Francisco. They know the difference between reheated marinara and a sauce that was built from scratch that afternoon. Ciao Italia earns their repeat business because the kitchen does not cut corners.
Handmade pastas are a staple, not a marketing line. The veal dishes are prepared in the traditional Italian way. Fresh seafood shows up on specials throughout the week. And the desserts, especially the tiramisu, are made in-house. You can taste the difference, and with over 3,000 reviews backing that up, you do not have to take our word for it.
