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Italian Restaurant Near Disney World Off Property
Authentic Italian dining off Disney property. Handmade pasta since 1991.
Authentic Italian dining off Disney property. Handmade pasta since 1991.
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.
Italian Restaurant Near Disney World Off Property. 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh.
Real Italian food does not live inside theme parks. Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20-25 minutes from all Disney parks at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Handmade pasta, authentic recipes, family-owned since 1991.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Disney World has Italian restaurants. Via Napoli at EPCOT is fine. Trattoria al Forno is decent. But they are operating inside a theme park ecosystem where everything has been designed, tested, and approved by a team of people whose primary concern is not whether the bolognese is authentic. If you want Italian food made by an Italian family, you need to go where the Italian family is.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991. They make their pasta by hand every day. Their sauces are built from scratch using recipes that came from Italy, not from a corporate recipe database. The calamari is sauteed, not fried from a freezer bag. The veal is prepared in the traditional Italian way. This is what Italian food tastes like when it is made by people who grew up eating it.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
| Disney World (EPCOT) | 12 miles / 20 min via I-4 |
| 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 |
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante, owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serves handmade pasta and authentic Italian dishes 20-25 minutes from all Disney parks.
Off-property Italian restaurants like Ciao Italia offer handmade, family-recipe dishes at lower prices without advance reservation requirements or Disney markups.
At Ciao Italia, try the Pappardelle al Cinghiale, Risotto alla Pescatora, sauteed calamari, or the Australian lamb chops. All made from scratch daily.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 20 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. The Navarra family has owned and operated Ciao Italia since 1991. All pasta is handmade, sauces are from scratch, and recipes are authentic Italian traditions.
About 12 miles and 20 minutes via I-4. Slightly further from Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom at about 25 minutes.
Yes. All pasta at Ciao Italia is handmade daily. The kitchen prepares everything from scratch, including sauces, bread, and desserts.
Ciao Italia offers a different experience: family-owned for 35+ years, handmade everything, no advance reservations needed, lower prices, and 4,000+ reviews backing it up.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a curated selection of Italian wines along with beer. Ciao Italia offers a curated wine and beer selection.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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20-25 minutes from every Disney park. Family-owned since 1991. Open tonight.