Authentic Italian Since 1991
Italian Restaurant Near Hotel Landy Orlando
Family-owned. Handmade pasta. 4,000+ reviews. 5-10 min drive from your hotel. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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Authentic Italian Since 1991
Family-owned. Handmade pasta. 4,000+ reviews. 5-10 min drive from your hotel. 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 places along International Drive that call themselves Italian. Most are chains serving the same reheated recipes you can find in any American strip mall. Ciao Italia Ristorante is not one of them.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Over 35 years later, they are still here — still rolling pasta by hand, still simmering sauces from scratch, still greeting guests at the door. This is a short drive from Hotel Landy Orlando, and it is the most authentic Italian restaurant in the International Drive corridor.
The menu reflects Southern Italian cooking: simple ingredients, honest preparation, big flavors. The Linguine alle Vongole features fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale brings wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms and pecorino. The Vitello Piccata is veal scaloppini with artichokes, capers, and lemon butter.
Start with Antipasto Italiano — imported charcuterie and cheeses with olives, artichokes, and cherry peppers. Or try the Carpaccio di Manzo with thin slices of raw beef, capers, mushroom, and parmigiano-reggiano. Pair everything with selections from the Italian wine list and beer menu. Casual dress, no reservations required, walk-ins welcome every night.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
What Guests Say
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google —“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 a short drive from Hotel Landy Orlando on International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serving 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.
Ciao Italia is a short drive from Hotel Landy Orlando. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive with free parking right out front.
Yes. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serving Southern Italian cuisine made from scratch. Handmade pasta, imported ingredients, Italian wine list. Over 4,000 reviews confirm the authenticity. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to eligible food — antipasti through dessert.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. Reservations also available through OpenTable.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no valet, no garage.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
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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.
