Authentic Italian Nearby
Italian Restaurant Near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando
Not a chain. The Navarra family, handmaking Italian since 1991. 5-10 min from your hotel.
Not a chain. The Navarra family, handmaking Italian since 1991. 5-10 min from your hotel.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. 5-10 min drive from Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando. Near Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Authentic Italian restaurant near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando? Ciao Italia — Navarra family since 1991. Handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews. SeaWorld ticket = 10% off. 5-10 min drive.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality 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, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. That does not happen by accident.
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.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
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, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
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.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
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.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
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.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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5-10 min drive. Navarra family since 1991. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.