About Ciao Italia Ristorante

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. 5-minute drive from Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Near SeaWorld Orlando (under 1 mile), Orange County Convention Center (1 mile). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.

Restaurants Nearby Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld | Ciao Italia

Best restaurants near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive — family-owned Italian since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.

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Best Option 5 Minutes Away

Restaurants Nearby Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Skip the chains. Drive 5 minutes to family-owned Italian with 4,000+ reviews. 10% off with park ticket.

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Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner at Ciao Italia Orlando

Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd

Family dinner at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
35+
Years Open
4,000+
Reviews
9
Awards
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Price Range

The Best Option Is 5 Minutes from Your Hotel

The International Drive corridor around the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is packed with restaurants. Most of them are chains — the same menus you can get in any airport or shopping mall in the country. They are closer, yes. They are also forgettable.

Five minutes down the road is Ciao Italia Ristorante — a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive since 1991. The Navarra family still runs the kitchen. Everything is made from scratch. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating. Free parking right in front.

The chains are convenient. Ciao Italia is worth it.

Chains vs. Family-Owned

Here is the difference. The chain restaurants along I-Drive use commissary kitchens. The pasta arrives frozen. The sauces come in bags. The menu is the same in Orlando as it is in Cleveland. They charge tourist prices for food that has no connection to this city or any kitchen.

At Ciao Italia, the pasta dough is rolled and cut in the kitchen every day. The Bolognese ragu simmers for hours. The bread is baked before service. The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter — not battered and fried. The recipes come from the Navarra family, from Italy, and they have been making them the same way for 35 years.

That is the difference between a chain and a family restaurant. One follows a corporate manual. The other follows family tradition.

Rack of lamb at Ciao Italia Orlando
Italian charcuterie at Ciao Italia Orlando Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando

What 4,000 Reviewers Already Know

Over 4,000 people have reviewed Ciao Italia across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp. The feedback is consistent: handmade food, warm hospitality, and a family atmosphere that feels nothing like a tourist trap. Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards earned over 35 years.

Hotel guests from the Renaissance, the Hilton, and every other property in the SeaWorld area keep coming back because the food is real. The Fettuccine Alfredo tastes like someone actually made it. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with fresh seafood. The Chicken Parmigiana is breaded and cooked to order. You can taste the difference, and 4,000+ reviewers agree.

SeaWorld Ticket = 10% Off

Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check. Drive over from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, sit down to handmade Italian, and keep a little more in your pocket. The discount applies to everything — antipasti through dessert.

Our Dinner Menu

Everything is made fresh daily. Family-owned and operated since 1991.

Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on everything above.

Wine evening at Ciao Italia Orlando Linguine alle Vongole at Ciao Italia

Practical Details

Cuisine

Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.

Hours

Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.

Parking

Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.

Location

6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, 5-minute drive from the Renaissance.

Reservations

Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.

Private Dining

Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.

How to Get There

From the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, it is a quick 5-minute drive. Head out to International Drive and take it straight — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, right on I-Drive. Same road, no turns, free parking right in front of the restaurant when you arrive.

No valet fees. No parking garage. No meters. Just drive over, park, and walk in. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — no dress code, shorts welcome.

More Questions About Restaurants Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

What are the best restaurants near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld?

Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best restaurants near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld — a 5-minute drive away at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991, they serve 40+ handmade Italian dishes nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, 9 awards. Free parking. Show your SeaWorld ticket and save 10%.

Are there non-chain restaurants near the Renaissance Orlando?

Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 5 minutes from the Renaissance. The Navarra family has been cooking everything from scratch since 1991 — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked before service. Not a chain. Not a franchise. A real family kitchen with 35 years of consistency.

Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?

Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?

Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.

How far is Ciao Italia from the Renaissance Orlando?

About a 5-minute drive. Same road, straight shot. Free parking right in front of the restaurant when you arrive.

Does Ciao Italia have wine?

Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.

Does Ciao Italia have free parking?

Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.

What are Ciao Italia hours?

Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.

5-Minute Drive from the Renaissance

Same road, straight shot, free parking

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Ciao Italia Ristorante is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Marriott International, or any hotel, resort, or attraction referenced on this page. Offers subject to change.

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