Real Italian Near Disney
Italian Restaurant Near Disney Orlando
Homemade pasta since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Kids menu with gelato. Free parking.
Homemade pasta since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Kids menu with gelato. Free parking.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia is the best Italian restaurant near Disney Orlando. Homemade pasta since 1991, 4,000+ reviews, kids menu with gelato, free parking.
Kids menu with gelato. Homemade pasta. Free parking. No Disney prices.
You have been at Disney all day. The kids are exhausted. You have already spent a fortune on park food. The last thing you need is another overpriced tourist restaurant.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Everything is made from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. We have been open since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews.
The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Real food at real prices.
Disney Springs has Italian restaurants, but they come with Disney prices and Disney crowds. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the parks with none of the chaos.
The dining room is warm and welcoming. Kids are not just allowed — they are expected. Families make up the majority of our guests, especially after park days.
Come in shorts and flip-flops. Nobody cares. This is a casual neighborhood restaurant, not a resort experience.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 minutes east of Disney World on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been making homemade pasta and Italian classics since 1991. With highly awarded and over 4,000 reviews, it is a genuine alternative to Disney dining and I-Drive chains.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 12 miles from Disney World near International Drive. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1991 and serves homemade pasta, seafood, veal, and lamb chops. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
About 20 minutes by car. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd near International Drive.
Yes. Pasta starts around $19, kids menu is $13 with gelato. No resort pricing.
Yes. Kids menu, highchairs, casual atmosphere. Families are our core guests.
Yes. Free lot right in front.
Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, call (407) 354-0770.
Traditional Italian cuisine — homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and lamb. Recipes are based on Navarra family traditions from southern Italy, perfected over 35 years.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Kids menu with gelato. Free parking.