Scratch-Made Italian Kitchen
Marriott Harbour Lake Food
Everything made from scratch, 10 min from Marriott Harbour Lake. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Everything made from scratch, 10 min from Marriott Harbour Lake. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Marriott Harbour Lake Food. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. a 10-minute drive from Marriott's Harbour Lake Orlando.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
You have been eating hot dogs from the pool bar and quesadillas from the marketplace at Harbour Lake. The kids are happy, but you are dreaming about a plate of real pasta. Something with actual flavor. Something made by someone who has been cooking Italian for 35 years.
Ciao Italia is that meal. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch — Pasta e Fagioli, Bruschetta on toasted ciabatta, Calamari Saltati sauteed in white wine lemon butter. Fettuccine Alfredo that tastes like it should. Tortellini with braised beef and truffle cream. Braised short rib with sundried tomato polenta and asparagus.
The drive from Harbour Lake is 10 minutes. The food is 35 years of family recipes made fresh every night.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Marriott's Harbour Lake | 2 miles / 10 min drive |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Yes — the pasta dough is mixed, rolled, and cut fresh daily in the Ciao Italia kitchen. Fettuccine, pappardelle, tortellini, lasagna sheets — all made by hand. The difference between fresh handmade pasta and dried box pasta is immediately obvious. Harbour Lake guests taste it in every bite, 2 miles away.
The kitchen uses fresh, high-quality ingredients — never frozen, never pre-made. Tomatoes for the sauces, fresh seafood, imported Italian cheeses, and locally sourced produce. The Navarra family has maintained the same sourcing standards since 1991. Just 2 miles from Harbour Lake.
All of them — marinara, bolognese, alfredo, pesto, truffle cream, garlic butter, and more. The marinara starts from fresh tomatoes and reduces for hours. The Bolognese is slow-cooked meat sauce. Nothing comes from a jar. Harbour Lake guests notice the depth of flavor immediately.
The Pappardelle al Cinghiale with wild boar ragu is the chef's signature dish. The Tortellini Brasato with braised beef and truffle cream is another standout. Fettuccine Alfredo and Lasagna Bolognese are the most popular classics. All handmade, all scratch — 2 miles from Harbour Lake.
Yes — tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato are all made in-house. The tiramisu is a classic layered preparation. The cannoli shells are filled to order. Gelato comes in rotating flavors. The $13 kids menu includes gelato, so Harbour Lake children leave happy too.
Yes — gluten-free pasta is available as a substitute for any pasta dish on the menu. Let your server know when you order. The kitchen takes dietary needs seriously. Harbour Lake guests with gluten sensitivities can enjoy the full Italian experience just 2 miles from the resort.
Fresh seafood including shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and seasonal fish preparations. The Risotto alla Pescatora combines all four shellfish in arborio rice. The Linguine con Scampi features shrimp in garlic butter. Calamari Fritti is a popular starter. All sourced fresh, all scratch-made.
Marriott's Harbour Lake has a pool bar and marketplace — Ciao Italia is a full scratch-made Italian dinner experience. There is no comparison. Ciao Italia has been Zagat rated with 4,000+ reviews and nine awards. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian wine. A 10-minute drive and 2 miles for a completely different level of food.
Is the pasta really handmade?
Yes — mixed, rolled, and cut fresh daily in the kitchen. Fettuccine, pappardelle, tortellini, lasagna sheets — all by hand. Harbour Lake guests taste the difference in every bite, 2 miles away.
Where does Ciao Italia source its ingredients?
Fresh, high-quality, never frozen. Tomatoes for sauces, fresh seafood, imported Italian cheeses, local produce. The Navarra family has maintained the same standards since 1991.
What sauces are made from scratch?
All of them — marinara from fresh tomatoes, slow-cooked bolognese, real cream alfredo, fresh pesto, truffle cream. Nothing from a jar. Harbour Lake guests notice the depth of flavor immediately.
What pasta dish should I try first?
The Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini — is the chef's signature. The Tortellini Brasato with truffle cream is another standout. Both scratch-made, both 2 miles from Harbour Lake.
Does Ciao Italia make its own desserts?
Yes — tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato are all house-made. The $13 kids menu includes gelato, so Harbour Lake children leave as happy as the adults.
Are gluten-free options available?
Gluten-free pasta can substitute in any pasta dish. Let your server know when ordering. The kitchen takes dietary needs seriously. Harbour Lake guests with sensitivities enjoy the full experience.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
10 min from Marriott Harbour Lake. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.