Italian Restaurant Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Real Italian food just down the road. Family recipes since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Real Italian Restaurant Near Your Hotel
If you are looking for Italian near the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, skip Olive Garden. Skip the hotel restaurant. The real thing is a quick 5-minute drive down International Drive.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been owned and operated by the Navarra family since 1991. This is not a franchise. Not a chain concept with a corporate chef designing a menu in some office. The recipes come from Southern Italy, brought over by the family and cooked the same way for 35 years. Pasta is rolled and cut by hand in the kitchen every day. Sauces simmer all afternoon. Nothing comes out of a freezer.
The restaurant sits at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive — just down the road from the Renaissance. Free parking right in front. Walk in wearing shorts and flip-flops. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — no dress code, no pretension, just outstanding Italian food.
35 Years of Family Recipes
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991. They are still here — still in the kitchen, still greeting guests, still cooking with the same dedication they brought on day one. That kind of consistency is rare in Orlando, where restaurants open and close every season.
Over 4,000 reviews tell the story. Nine culinary awards, a Zagat rating, and a loyal following of locals and visitors who keep coming back year after year. The food has not changed because it did not need to. When you get the recipe right the first time, you keep it.
- 4,000+ reviews across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor
- 9 culinary awards including Zagat rating
- Same family, same recipes, same kitchen since 1991
- Open 7 nights a week, 5 PM to 10 PM
Southern Italian Done Right
The menu at Ciao Italia is Southern Italian — the kind of food you would find in a family kitchen in Campania or Calabria. Nothing Americanized, nothing dumbed down for tourists. Just real Italian food made by people who grew up eating it.
- Pappardelle al Cinghiale ($26) — wide ribbon pasta with wild boar ragu, porcini mushrooms, and pecorino. A Tuscan classic.
- Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo ($27) — braised beef and truffle cream sauce. Rich, complex, unforgettable.
- Linguine alle Vongole ($25) — fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. Simple and perfect.
- Calamari Saltati ($16) — sautéed calamari in white wine lemon butter sauce. Not fried — sautéed the Italian way.
- Risotto alla Pescatora ($36) — Arborio rice with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari.
- Agnello ($44) — Australian lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Italian wine list and beer selection to pair with every dish. Wine and beer only — curated to complement the food, not distract from it.
Bring Your Park Ticket
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is right by the parks, and most guests staying there have a SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket. Bring it to dinner. Show your ticket and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. The discount applies every night.
How to Drive Over
From the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, head north on International Drive. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — a 5-minute drive, same road, straight shot. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet. Just pull in and walk through the front door.
Drive Time
5 minutes from the Renaissance. Straight shot on International Drive.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
More Questions About Italian Restaurants Near Renaissance Orlando
Is there an authentic Italian restaurant near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serving authentic Southern Italian cuisine — handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian dishes. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Over 4,000 reviews.
What makes Ciao Italia different from chain Italian?
Everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily — pasta rolled by hand, sauces simmered all afternoon, desserts baked in-house. The Navarra family has run this restaurant for 35 years with the same Southern Italian recipes. No frozen food, no commissary kitchen, no corporate menu. That is why they have 4,000+ reviews and 9 culinary awards.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
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.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet needed.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5 Minutes from the Renaissance
Quick drive on International Drive — free parking
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Authentic Italian, 5 Minutes Away
Family recipes since 1991. 10% off with park ticket.
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.