Hidden Gem
Places to Eat Near Marriott's Grande Vista
A local favorite just 8 minutes from your villa.
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Hidden Gem
A local favorite just 8 minutes from your villa.
Grande Vista Room Key
10% Off Food
Show your room key to your server. Dine-in only.
SeaWorld • Aquatica • Discovery Cove
10% Off Food
Show your park ticket. Dine-in only. Cannot combine with room key offer.
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.
Read Our Full Story
Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Grande Vista
Most Marriott's Grande Vista guests do not know about Ciao Italia until someone tells them. We are not on the main tourist strip. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off International Drive — 2.3 miles away, a 8 minutes drive. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, and the 4,000+ reviews speak for themselves.
This is the kind of restaurant locals keep to themselves. Scratch-made pasta, slow-simmered sauces, fresh bread from the oven. The rack of lamb, the veal piccata, the seafood risotto — every dish is made with care. No shortcuts. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Show your Grande Vista room key for 10% off food. Or bring a SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for the same discount. Dine-in only, cannot combine offers. Free parking, kids menu $13 with gelato. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5-10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
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
"Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect and the wine selection was great."
— James R. — TripAdvisor"Perfect dinner after the parks. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
— The Thompson Family — Google"The private dining room was perfect for our celebration. The food was incredible, the service was personal, and the atmosphere was warm."
— Lisa M. — OpenTable
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and nearby hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia is 2.3 miles from Marriott's Grande Vista — a 8 minutes drive on International Drive. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Free parking on-site.
Yes. Show your Marriott's Grande Vista room key to your server and receive 10% off food. Dine-in only, one discount per table. Cannot be combined with the SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery Cove ticket discount.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket to your server and receive 10% off food. Dine-in only, one discount per table. Cannot be combined with the hotel room key discount.
Authentic Southern Italian cuisine made from scratch every night. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Australian rack of lamb, veal, chicken parmigiana, risotto, and classic Italian desserts including tiramisu and gelato.
No dress code at all. Shorts, flip-flops, and casual wear are welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Come as you are.
Yes. Italian catering available for pickup only at 6149 Westwood Blvd. $300 minimum order. Half trays serve 8-10, full trays serve 16-20. Order by 11 AM for same-day 5 PM pickup, or 24 hours in advance for scheduled pickup.
No. The room key discount and the park ticket discount cannot be combined. Choose one per visit. Both are 10% off food, dine-in only.
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations. Full restaurant buyout available for up to 110 guests. Custom menus from $50 per person. Contact (407) 354-0770 to plan your event.
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Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
