Italian Restaurant Near Discovery Cove
Family-owned since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. 10% off with your ticket.
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Authentic Italian, 3 Minutes from Discovery Cove
If you are looking for an Italian restaurant near Discovery Cove, you have found it. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard, just 3 minutes from the park. We have been making fresh pasta and homemade sauces in Orlando since 1991.
This is not a chain. There is no corporate menu or frozen pasta. Everything is made from scratch daily — the pasta, the bread, the sauces, the desserts. The owner is in the restaurant every night.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation and get 10% off dinner for your entire table.
- 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
Italian Food the Way It Should Be
Orlando has plenty of Italian restaurants. But most of them microwave their sauces and boil their pasta from a box. Ciao Italia is different. Our recipes come from the family. The pasta is rolled fresh. The bread comes out of the oven warm.
The menu has something for everyone. Classic chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo, risotto alla pescatora with clams and mussels, Australian lamb chops, veal piccata. And the kids menu is $13 with gelato included.
The vibe is casual and welcoming. Flip-flops and swimsuit cover-ups are totally fine. We are not a fancy place. We are a neighborhood Italian restaurant that happens to be 3 minutes from one of Orlando's best parks.
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
Discovery Cove is unlike any other attraction in Orlando. It is a small, all-inclusive day resort where guests swim with dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs, and relax on white-sand beaches. The experience is intimate, limited to a set number of visitors per day, and it creates the kind of relaxed mood that deserves an equally thoughtful dinner.
Discovery Cove includes meals during the day, but once you leave the park in the late afternoon, you are on your own for dinner. The surrounding area is the same International Drive corridor shared by SeaWorld and Aquatica, which means the usual assortment of chains and fast-food outlets.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a much better option. Located on Westwood Boulevard about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, this family-owned Italian restaurant has been serving homemade food since 1991. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, which matches the pace of a Discovery Cove day perfectly.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server and receive 10% off dinner for the whole table. The kids menu is $13 with gelato, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, roughly 1.5 miles south along International Drive. When you leave the park, head south on I-Drive and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant has free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No highway driving is needed, and a rideshare from Discovery Cove typically costs under $10.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Where should I eat dinner after Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics nightly. Show your Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
Is there Italian food near Discovery Cove Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove. The Navarra family has been making fresh pasta and Italian dishes here since 1991. The restaurant is casual, Zagat-rated, and has earned over 4,000 reviews. Kids menu is $13 with gelato.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an Italian restaurant near Discovery Cove?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Is the pasta at Ciao Italia homemade?
Yes. Every pasta is made fresh daily from scratch. Same with the sauces, bread, and desserts. Family recipes since 1991.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. Kids menu is $13 for ages 10 and under and 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.
What are the prices like?
Most pasta dishes are $19–$27. Chicken and veal entrees are $24–$28. Seafood entrees range from $32–$43. Kids menu is $13.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Can I use my Discovery Cove ticket for a discount?
Yes. Show your valid ticket or reservation confirmation and get 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Is Ciao Italia a good dinner choice after Discovery Cove?
Absolutely. Discovery Cove guests love winding down with homemade Italian food in a casual, relaxed setting. No dress code required.
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4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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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.