Family Dining
Kid Friendly Restaurants Near Me in Orlando
You are on your phone. The kids are hungry. Here is where you actually want to go.
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Family Dining
You are on your phone. The kids are hungry. Here is where you actually want to go.
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, 0.9 miles from the Orange County Convention Center.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Near You
Finding kid-friendly restaurants near you in Orlando can be difficult when everyone is tired after a day of attractions. Ciao Italia Ristorante makes family dinner easier with a $13 children’s menu that includes gelato. Highchairs are available, and the no-dress-code atmosphere means you can arrive in comfortable clothes without turning dinner into another production.
Adults still have plenty to look forward to. Scratch-made pasta, fresh seafood, veal piccata and Australian rack of lamb let parents and older children choose a satisfying meal. The room offers upscale vibes with casual comfort, so families can share a proper Italian dinner without the stiffness of formal dining.
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard on International Drive, about 1.4 miles from SeaWorld Orlando and directly across from the DoubleTree by Hilton. Free parking helps when arriving with children and bags. Dinner begins at 5 and continues until 10 nightly, with walk-ins welcome and OpenTable reservations available.
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
"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem on International Drive."
— Verified Guest — Google"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service. This place is an absolute gem."
— Maria S. — Google"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
PLACEHOLDER
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Authentic Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991.
