Italian Seafood Orlando
Where fresh seafood meets homemade pasta. Family recipes from Italy, served in Orlando since 1991.
Where Italian Cooking Meets Fresh Seafood
Italian seafood is its own art form. It is not about heavy batter or deep fryers. It is about fresh ingredients, simple preparations, and letting the flavors of the sea shine through. That is exactly what we do at Ciao Italia Ristorante.
Our risotto alla pescatora ($36) is a showcase — Arborio rice slowly cooked with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. The linguine alle vongole ($25) is a classic Italian preparation with fresh clams, white wine, and garlic over homemade pasta. The cernia alla puttanesca ($43) is Gulf grouper with a bold sauce of olives, capers, peppers, and tomatoes.
Every pasta is made fresh. Every sauce is homemade. We have been doing this in Orlando since 1991, and the seafood dishes are some of the reasons our guests keep coming back.
- Risotto alla Pescatora — clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari ($36)
- Linguine alle Vongole — fresh clams, white wine, garlic ($25)
- Cernia alla Puttanesca — Gulf grouper, olives, capers ($43)
- Salmone Toscano — pan-seared salmon, Tuscan herbs ($32)
- Ravioli di Pesce — seafood ravioli, tomato cream ($27)
- Linguine con Scampi — shrimp scampi, garlic butter ($26)
- Zuppa di Pesce — clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp ($20)
A Full Italian Seafood Experience
Start with the zuppa di pesce ($20) — a fragrant bowl of clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in cherry tomato broth. It is the perfect way to begin an Italian seafood dinner.
For your main course, the salmone toscano ($32) is pan-seared with Tuscan herbs. The ravioli di pesce ($27) is stuffed seafood ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce. The linguine con scampi ($26) is shrimp scampi in garlic butter over fresh linguine.
Ciao Italia is not just a seafood restaurant — we are a full Italian restaurant with pasta, chicken, veal, lamb, and more. But the seafood is what sets us apart from every other Italian place in Orlando.
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. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
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 menus available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get Italian seafood in Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on International Drive serves authentic Italian seafood every night. Fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, Gulf grouper, and salmon. Family-owned since 1991.
What Italian seafood dishes does Ciao Italia serve?
Risotto alla Pescatora ($36), Linguine alle Vongole ($25), Cernia alla Puttanesca ($43), Salmone Toscano ($32), Ravioli di Pesce ($27), Linguine con Scampi ($26), and Zuppa di Pesce ($20).
Is Ciao Italia a seafood-only restaurant?
No. We are a full Italian restaurant with pasta, chicken, veal, lamb, salads, and a kids menu.
Is the pasta homemade?
Yes. Every pasta is made fresh daily from scratch, including the seafood pasta dishes.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Open 7 nights a week.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
What appetizers does Ciao Italia serve?
Popular starters include Bruschetta, Burrata with prosciutto, Carpaccio di Manzo, Antipasto Italiano, and Zuppa di Pesce. All made fresh.
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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.