Italian Near Floridays
Italian Restaurant Near Floridays Resort Orlando
Family-owned since 1991 • 6 min from Floridays • Handmade everything
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Italian Near Floridays
Family-owned since 1991 • 6 min from Floridays • Handmade everything
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Floridays Resort Orlando
Searching for Italian food near Floridays Resort Orlando? Ciao Italia Ristorante is 6 min away on International Drive — a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991. This is not a chain. This is not a hotel restaurant. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Australian lamb chops, veal, and classic Southern Italian dishes made from recipes that have not changed in 35 years. Over 4,000 reviews confirm what the first bite tells you — this is authentic Italian food. Wine and beer available. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — no dress code.
Floridays guests who find us always ask the same question: why didn't we come here sooner? Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Open nightly 5-10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem on I-Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and nearby hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant 6 min from Floridays Resort Orlando. Homemade food since 1991, over 4,000 reviews, and an authentic experience you cannot get at a hotel. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante on International Drive has been making homemade Italian food since 1991. 6 min from Floridays. Fresh pasta, bread, traditional recipes. Walk-ins welcome with free parking.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
About 6 min by car. Free parking on-site. On International Drive near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
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Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
