Italian Restaurant Near JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Family-owned Italian since 1991, 10-15 min from JW Marriott Grande Lakes. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Authentic Italian Experience
There is no authentic Italian restaurant inside JW Marriott Grande Lakes. Primo comes close with its farm-to-table Italian-inspired menu, but it is a resort restaurant with resort pricing and a reservation-only culture. When you want real Italian — the kind where a family owns the place, the grandmother's recipes are on the menu, and nobody cares if you show up in flip-flops — you drive to Ciao Italia.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. They are still here. Still rolling pasta by hand. Still making sauces from scratch every afternoon. The menu is Southern Italian from start to finish — Bruschetta, Burrata, Calamari Saltati sauteed in white wine lemon butter, thirteen handmade pastas, eight secondi including veal piccata and braised short rib, and a $13 kids menu with gelato.
Authentic means the family is in the kitchen. It means 35 years in the same location. It means 4,000+ reviews from people who keep coming back.
What Makes Ciao Italia Different
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition by the Navarra family
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- Everything made from scratch daily — pasta, sauces, desserts
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- 10% off dinner with your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket
- Free parking right in front of the restaurant
- Walk-ins welcome every night, 5 to 10 PM
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
Bring Your SeaWorld Ticket
Visiting SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove during your JW Marriott Grande Lakes stay? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check at Ciao Italia. The discount applies to everything — antipasti, pasta, secondi, wine, beer, and dessert. It is one of the best dining deals on International Drive, and it pairs perfectly with a night of handmade Italian after a day at the parks.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, a 10 to 15-minute drive from JW Marriott Grande Lakes.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom group dining packages available.
More Questions About Dining Near JW Marriott Grande Lakes
What is the best Italian restaurant near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, a 10 to 15-minute drive from JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Family-owned since 1991, handmade pasta, over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated with 9 awards. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. (407) 354-0770.
How far is Ciao Italia from JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes?
Ciao Italia is a 10 to 15-minute drive from JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. Free parking on-site.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner check at Ciao Italia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. The Navarra family has been welcoming families since 1991.
Does Ciao Italia have wine and cocktails?
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.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
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.
Does Ciao Italia have private dining for groups?
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Custom group dining packages available at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Contact (407) 354-0770 for details.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
10-15 min from JW Marriott Grande Lakes
An easy drive to authentic Italian on International Drive
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Real Italian, Real Family
10-15 min from JW Marriott Grande Lakes. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.