Places to Eat with Family on International Drive
Skip the chains. A family-owned Italian restaurant has been waiting since 1991.
The Place Families Choose Over the Strip
International Drive has over 200 restaurants. Most of them are chains you could eat at in any city in America. When families want something better — something they will actually remember — they drive 2 minutes off the strip to Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard.
The Navarra family has owned and operated Ciao Italia since 1991. The pasta is handmade. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. Highchairs are ready. The parking is free. And the atmosphere is warm, casual, and welcoming to families with children of every age. Over 4,000 reviews confirm what families discover every night: this is the place to eat near International Drive.
What to Expect When You Arrive
Free parking lot right in front. Walk in and you are seated quickly — walk-ins are welcome every night, or call ahead at (407) 354-0770 for groups of 6 or more. The bread arrives warm. Kids order from the $13 menu. Parents explore a full Italian menu with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, chicken, veal, and more.
The pace is relaxed. The kids get gelato. The adults can finish with tiramisu and espresso. You are 2 minutes from your I-Drive hotel and 3 minutes from SeaWorld. Open 5 PM to 10 PM, every night of the week.
Family-Friendly Details
Kids Menu
$13 with gelato included. 7 options. Real Italian food for younger guests.
Highchairs
Available for toddlers and young children. Always ready.
Free Parking
Free lot right in front. No meters. No garages.
Walk-Ins
Welcome every night. No reservation required.
Casual Dress
Come as you are. No dress code.
Open Nightly
5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu (10 and under) is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine Alfredo, penne alla vodka, steak bites, and spaghetti and meatball.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and welcoming with highchairs available. The Navarra family has been serving families since 1991. Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no validation needed.
What are the hours?
Open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including holidays.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
More Family Dining at Ciao Italia
Bring the Whole Family Tonight
Handmade pasta. $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs. Free parking. Since 1991.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.