August 14 – September 30, 2026 · Open Nightly 5 – 10 PM
We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The veal piccata and the tiramisu never disappoint. Feels like eating at nonna's house.
The Rossi Family, Boston • OpenTable
The Magical Dining Menu
Braised spareribs, veal piccata, sacchetti pasta, and homemade Italian desserts.
About Ciao Italia & Magical Dining
The Magical Dining menu at Ciao Italia is not assembled from a corporate playbook. Every dish is selected and prepared by the Navarra family, who have run this restaurant on International Drive since 1991.
Start with Insalata Caesar with house-made dressing and baked croutons, Caprese with beefsteak tomatoes and bufala mozzarella, or Bruschetta topped with parmigiano and EVOO.
These are the same appetizers guests have loved for over 35 years, now available as part of the $40 Magical Dining prix fixe.
The main courses are the heart of Ciao Italia's Magical Dining menu. Brasato features braised spareribs in a red wine reduction with sundried tomato polenta and asparagus. Vitello Piccata is veal scaloppine with artichokes, capers, lemon butter sauce, mashed potatoes, and spinach.
Sacchetti al Filetto brings truffle cream sacchetti pasta with parmigiano cream sauce and filet mignon. You can add crab for $10 or shrimp for $9 if you want to take it further.
These are not scaled-down dishes for a prix fixe event. These are full-size, restaurant-quality plates from a kitchen that has been perfecting Italian food for over three decades.
Tiramisu at Ciao Italia is made the traditional way: ladyfingers soaked in espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone cheese, and dusted with cocoa powder. The Limoncello Mascarpone Cake uses the restaurant's own limoncello to soak a lemon sponge cake layered with mascarpone.
The Chocolate Torta is a chocolate sponge cake filled with rich chocolate fondant and covered with chocolate chips. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for $5.
All desserts are made in-house. No shortcuts, no freezer to table. This is what 35+ years of Italian baking looks like.
Found this place because it was near our hotel. Ended up having one of the best Italian dinners of my life. The limoncello cake is incredible. We came back the next night.
Jason K., Atlanta • TripAdvisor
Reservations recommended during the event
Or call (407) 354-0770 · Walk-ins welcome
Appetizers: Insalata Caesar, Caprese, Bruschetta. Mains: Brasato (braised spareribs), Vitello Piccata (veal), Sacchetti al Filetto (truffle pasta with filet mignon). Desserts: Tiramisu, Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, Chocolate Torta.
Ciao Italia's Magical Dining prix fixe is $40 per person for three courses. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included.
Yes. You can add anchovies (+$4), shrimp (+$9), or filet tips (+$9) to the Caesar salad. Add crab (+$10) or shrimp (+$9) to the Sacchetti al Filetto. Add vanilla ice cream (+$5) to the Chocolate Torta.
Yes. The Magical Dining menu is available every night from August 14 through September 30, 2026. Ciao Italia is open 5 PM to 10 PM, 7 days a week.
Yes. The full Ciao Italia menu is available alongside the Magical Dining prix fixe menu.
Yes. A kids menu is available in addition to the Magical Dining prix fixe and the regular menu.
Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine and beer list. Wine and beer are available to complement your Magical Dining meal. Beverages are not included in the $40 prix fixe price.
Three courses, $40 per person. Authentic Italian on International Drive since 1991. August 14 – September 30, 2026.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining® is a registered trademark of Visit Orlando. Presented by Orlando Health. Ciao Italia Ristorante is an independently owned participating restaurant. Menu items and availability may vary. Prix fixe price does not include beverages, tax, or gratuity. Please inform your server of any allergies.