A Dining Experience Worth Remembering
Magical Dining Near Hilton Orlando
35 years of family recipes, personal service, and food made with love. 5 minutes from Hilton Orlando
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A Dining Experience Worth Remembering
35 years of family recipes, personal service, and food made with love. 5 minutes from Hilton Orlando
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.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Hilton Orlando
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, Orlando FL 32821. Family-owned since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, Italian classics. 5-minute drive from Hilton Orlando and OCCC. Wine and beer only. Casual dress. 4,000+ reviews. highly awarded. Zagat rated. 10% off with SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery Cove ticket. Open nightly 5-10 PM. (407) 354-0770.
It is not the chandelier or the tablecloth. It is the family that greets you at the door. The pasta that was made by hand that morning. The sauce that has been simmering since lunch. The server who remembers what you ordered last night. That is Ciao Italia.
The Navarra family opened this restaurant in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. They are still here. Still cooking everything from scratch. Still greeting guests by name when they walk through the door. That kind of consistency over 35 years is rare in any city — in a tourist corridor like International Drive, it is extraordinary.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Events
Host up to 60 guests in our private dining room, or up to 110 with a full restaurant buyout. Group menus from $60 per person — perfect for corporate dinners, celebrations, and team events.
Just 3 min from Hilton Orlando. Custom menus available. Free parking for the entire group.
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What Guests Say
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and Hilton Orlando.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante — a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from Hilton Orlando. The Navarra family has been serving handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Nine awards. Zagat rated. The kind of dinner that makes a trip to Orlando worth remembering.
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room for up to 60 guests and offers full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations. Packages from $60/person with custom Italian menus. Call (407) 354-0770.
Everything is made from scratch — the pasta, the sauces, the desserts. The Navarra family has owned and operated the restaurant since 1991. The servers know the regulars. The food is authentic Southern Italian. No chains, no shortcuts, no frozen anything. That is what 4,000+ reviews are built on.
Yes. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. One discount per table.
Ciao Italia is 0.7 miles from Hilton Orlando — a 5-minute drive down International Drive. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
No. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming. Shorts, flip-flops, and come-as-you-are attire are all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups of 6+. Call (407) 354-0770.
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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.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
