Dining Options Near Rosen Centre
Italian Restaurant Near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from Rosen Centre on International Drive • Free parking • Since 1991
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Dining Options Near Rosen Centre
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from Rosen Centre on International Drive • Free parking • Since 1991
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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
Rosen Centre
There are chain Italian restaurants on every corner of International Drive. They serve the same menu in every city, use the same premade sauces, and charge the same inflated prices. If you want authentic Italian near the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, you need to skip all of that and drive 5-10 minutes to Ciao Italia Ristorante.
Authentic Italian means the pasta is rolled and cut in the kitchen, not pulled from a box. It means the Bolognese simmers for hours. It means the Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter, not breaded and deep-fried. It means the Risotto alla Pescatora takes time because real risotto cannot be rushed.
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
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.
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— 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 SeaWorld area hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante — 1.2 miles / 5-10 min drive from Rosen Centre. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Zagat rated. Not a chain. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
The pasta is rolled and cut in the kitchen, not pulled from a box. The Bolognese simmers for hours. The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter. The Risotto takes time because real risotto cannot be rushed. The Navarra family brought their recipes from Southern Italy over 35 years ago.
Since 1991 — over 35 years. The same Navarra family still owns and operates the restaurant, still greeting guests at the door and cooking from scratch every night.
No. Ciao Italia is a single-location, family-owned restaurant. The Navarra family opened it in 1991 on International Drive and has been there ever since. One location, one family, 35+ years.
Ciao Italia offers a curated Italian wine list and beer selection. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. The wine list is designed to pair with the Southern Italian menu.
Yes. All pasta is handmade in the kitchen daily — tortellini, fettuccine, lasagna, pappardelle, and more. The sauces are also made from scratch and simmered for hours.
Yes. Private dining room for up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group menus at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Custom menus available. Call (407) 354-0770.
No dress code. Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks — but shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Come straight from the convention or the pool. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
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