You Are Closer Than You Think
If you are searching for an Italian restaurant near me in Orlando, there is a good chance you are within a few minutes of Ciao Italia Ristorante. Located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, the restaurant sits near SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Water Park, the Orange County Convention Center, and some of the biggest hotels on International Drive.
Whether you are staying at the Hilton Orlando, the Renaissance at SeaWorld, the DoubleTree, or any of the Westwood Boulevard hotels, Ciao Italia is practically in your backyard. And unlike the chain restaurants that line International Drive, this is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991.
Why This Is the Italian Restaurant You Have Been Looking For
When you search for the best Italian near me, you are usually hoping for something specific. Not a chain. Not a pizza counter. Not a place where the pasta comes from a freezer. You want a real restaurant with real food, served in a real atmosphere, by people who actually care about what they are serving.
That is Ciao Italia. The Navarra family opened this restaurant over 35 years ago with recipes they brought from southern Italy. Every dish is still made to order. The Risotto alla Pescatora has fresh shrimp, mussels, and clams. The Pappardelle with Wild Boar is slow-cooked for hours. The Fettuccine Alfredo is made with jumbo shrimp and real cream. This is not assembly-line Italian food.
