Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Orlando

Where Kids Eat Real Food

Most kid-friendly restaurants in Orlando define "kid-friendly" as chicken fingers and a coloring page. The food is forgettable, the parents settle for mediocre meals, and everyone leaves unsatisfied. Ciao Italia Ristorante takes a different approach: give kids real Italian food made from scratch, and trust them to actually enjoy it.

The kids menu at Ciao Italia is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. The dishes are made fresh, the same way the adult menu items are prepared. No microwaves. No frozen bags. Just genuine Italian food sized for younger guests. And when a seven-year-old finishes a bowl of handmade pasta and asks for another scoop of gelato, the parents realize this is what kid-friendly dining should look like.

Parents Eat Well Too

The real beauty of Ciao Italia for families is that the parents do not have to sacrifice their own dining experience. While the kids enjoy their meal, the adults can order Risotto Pescatore with fresh shrimp and mussels, Pappardelle with Wild Boar, lamb chops, Veal Piccata, or braised short rib. The wine list is curated with Italian selections at every price point. And the tiramisu is house-made and worth saving room for.

The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991, and they raised their own children here. They know that a great family restaurant feeds everyone well, not just the adults. That philosophy shows in every detail, from the kids menu that includes dessert to the staff who know how to make a family of five feel genuinely welcome.

Practical Details for Parents

Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, 3 minutes from SeaWorld, International Drive, and the Convention Center. Free self-parking means no struggling through a parking garage with strollers and tired kids. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM, which gives families flexibility whether it is a theme park day or a rest day.

For birthday parties or larger family events, Ciao Italia offers private dining for up to 60 guests and full buyouts for 110. Call (407) 354-0770 to make a reservation. The Navarra family looks forward to welcoming yours.