Italian Restaurant Near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando
Not a chain. The Navarra family, handmaking Italian since 1991. 5-10 min from your hotel.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Navarra Family Has Been Here Since 1991
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.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd in 1991 — on International Drive and Westwood Blvd. They are still here. Still making the pasta by hand. Still simmering sauces from scratch. Still greeting guests personally. Over 35 years, they have earned more than 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating. That does not happen by accident.
What Authentic Italian Means Here
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.
The Navarra family brought their recipes from Southern Italy and have been perfecting them over 35 years in Orlando. The wine list is Italian. The hospitality is Italian. The only thing American is the free parking lot in front of the restaurant.
This is the kind of place where convention groups come the first night and return every night of their trip. Not because it is close — because it is real.
Convention Groups and Private Events
The Rosen Centre is near the Orange County Convention Center, which means Ciao Italia sees a lot of convention guests. Groups of 4 to 40, team dinners, client meetings, celebration dinners after a successful trade show — the Navarra family handles them all.
Private dining room seats up to 60. Full restaurant buyout for 110 guests. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Call (407) 354-0770 or email to arrange your group.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Walk-ins welcome. No dress code.
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, 5-10 min from Rosen Centre.
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 menus available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, 9 awards. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
How far is Ciao Italia from Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando?
Ciao Italia is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
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.
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.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
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 or full bar.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Can Ciao Italia host a group dinner for Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando convention guests?
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
5-10 min from Rosen Centre
Family-owned Italian on International Drive
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5-10 min drive. Navarra family since 1991. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
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.