Italian Restaurant Near Aquatica Orlando

Authentic Italian Food Steps from Aquatica

When you are craving real Italian food after a day at Aquatica Orlando, you do not have to settle for a chain. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from the waterpark, and every dish on the menu is made from scratch.

The pasta is rolled and cut fresh daily. The sauces simmer for hours using family recipes. The bread comes out of the oven warm throughout the evening. From classic dishes like chicken parm and lasagna to specialties like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora, this is the real thing.

Show your Aquatica ticket and get 10% off dinner for your entire table. We welcome all ticket types — single-day, multi-day, annual passes, and combo park passes.

• 3-minute drive from Aquatica Orlando
• 10% off dinner with any valid Aquatica 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

Italian the Way It Should Be

Orlando has no shortage of Italian restaurants, but most are corporate chains serving reheated food. Ciao Italia is different. The owner is from Italy. The recipes are authentic. The ingredients are fresh. You can taste the difference in every bite.

Whether you want a simple plate of spaghetti and meatballs or you are ready to try our sacchetti di filetto with truffle cream, we make it all in-house. The wine list features Italian and domestic selections, and every meal ends with homemade desserts. This is Italian food the way it should be.

About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica is the kind of park that wears you out in the best way possible. Between the high-speed slides, the lazy river, and the beach areas, most families are thoroughly done by late afternoon. The next question is always the same: where should we eat?

The area around Aquatica is part of the International Drive tourist corridor, which means there are dozens of restaurants nearby. The problem is that most of them are chains or fast-casual spots designed for quick turnover rather than a relaxing dinner experience.

Ciao Italia Ristorante offers a different kind of evening. Located on Westwood Boulevard just a few minutes from Aquatica, this family-owned Italian restaurant has been a fixture in the neighborhood since 1991. The pasta is made fresh every morning, the bread is baked in-house, and the dining room is calm and welcoming.

Families come in wearing sandals and cover-ups and feel right at home. The kids menu includes gelato, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome every night. Show your Aquatica ticket for 10% off dinner.

Getting to Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando

From Aquatica, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 4 minutes. Head south along International Drive for about a mile, then turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Free parking is available right in front of the restaurant. Rideshare from Aquatica costs just a few dollars and drops you at the door.

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How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando

The drive from Aquatica Orlando 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.