Authentic Family-Owned Italian
Not a chain. Not a hotel restaurant. Ciao Italia is the real thing — Navarra family Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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
There are plenty of restaurants near Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive with Italian flags in the window and Olive Garden prices on the menu. Most of them microwave their sauce and boil their pasta from a box. Ciao Italia Ristorante is not one of them.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, and they are still here — still rolling pasta by hand, still simmering sauces from scratch, still serving Southern Italian food the way it was meant to be cooked. Over 4,000 reviews. Nine awards. A Zagat rating. And the same family behind the stove every single night.
The menu reads like a real trattoria in the Mezzogiorno. Linguine alle Vongole with fresh clams. Pappardelle al Cinghiale with wild boar ragu and porcini. Vitello Piccata with artichokes, capers, and lemon butter. These are not dishes you find at a chain — because chains cannot make them properly.
The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter — never fried, never breaded. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with real clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. The Sacchetti di Filetto comes with truffle sage, parmigiano cream, and sliced filet. This is cooking that takes skill, time, and actual ingredients.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
What Guests Say
“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Jennifer M. — OpenTable —“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google
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 under a 5-minute walk on Westwood Blvd from Four Points by Sheraton Orlando International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Yes. Ciao Italia is about a 4-minute walk on Westwood Blvd. Exit the lobby, walk down the street, and you are there. No car or Uber needed.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. One discount per table.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
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. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
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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.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
