Restaurants by Marriott's Grande Vista Orlando

Name: Ciao Italia Ristorante
Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32821, US
Telephone: (407) 354-0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Restaurants by Marriott's Grande Vista

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821), directly across from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort. 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, Australian lamb chops, veal, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer available. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away. Aquatica is 0.5 miles. Discovery Cove is 2 miles. OCCC is 0.9 miles / 3 min. Marriott's Grande Vista is 2.3 miles away (8 minutes drive). Grande Vista room key guests receive 10% off dine-in food. SeaWorld/Aquatica/Discovery Cove ticket holders also receive 10% off food. Discounts cannot be combined. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for up to 110 guests. Free self-parking. Phone: (407) 354-0770.

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

The Navarra Family. Since 1991.

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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Grande Vista

Why Grande Vista Guests Keep Coming Back

The first visit is curiosity. The second is because the food was that good. By the third night, Marriott's Grande Vista guests are regulars. That is the Ciao Italia effect. We are 2.3 miles away, a 8 minutes drive, and the Navarra family has been building that kind of loyalty since 1991.

What brings people back? Consistency. The handmade pasta tastes the same every single time — because the same family makes it the same way, every night. The chicken parmigiana, the veal piccata, the rack of lamb, the risotto: each dish is a reason to return. Over 4,000 reviews and a 4.6-star average tell the story.

Show your Grande Vista room key for 10% off food. Dine-in only, cannot combine with park ticket discount. Free parking, no dress code, kids menu $13 with gelato. Open nightly 5-10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770 or just walk in. We will remember you.

Private group dining at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando

Private Dining & Group Events

Your Guests. Your Space. An Italian Experience to Remember.

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.

Three Ways to Celebrate

✦ Semi-Private Dining — Up to 60 guests. Perfect for group dinners, birthdays, business gatherings, and special celebrations.
✦ Full Restaurant Buyout — Up to 110 guests. The entire restaurant exclusively yours, with dedicated service and a personalized dining experience.
✦ Private Luncheons — By special arrangement. Exclusive midday celebrations with customized Italian menus and attentive service.

Group Dining Menus

✦ Plated Dinners — $60–$80 per person. Family-style appetizers, choice of entrée, dessert, and coffee.
✦ Family Style — $50–$70 per person. Generous Italian dishes served to share. Minimum 10 guests.
✦ Buffet Reception — $60 per person. Starters, salad, two pastas, and an entrée. Minimum 20 guests.
✦ Wine & Beer Package — Add $28 per person. Red and white wines, imported and domestic beers.

All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.

Make Your Next Gathering Unforgettable

Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.

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What Guests Say

★★★★★ 4.6 from 4,000+ reviews

★★★★★

"After a full day at the parks, this was the perfect dinner. Handmade pasta, great wine list, and the service felt personal."

— Kevin T. — OpenTable

★★★★★

"We ordered the seafood risotto and the rack of lamb. Both were outstanding. Free parking right out front — what a bonus."

— Jennifer W. — Google

★★★★★

"Casual atmosphere but the food is fine-dining quality. The chicken parm is the best I've had outside of New York."

— Anthony R. — TripAdvisor

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Ciao Italia from Marriott's Grande Vista?

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.

Do Grande Vista guests get a discount at Ciao Italia?

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.

Can I combine the room key and park ticket discounts?

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.

Is Ciao Italia good for special occasions?

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.

What is the best Italian restaurant near Marriott's Grande Vista?

Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, 2.3 miles / 8 minutes from Marriott's Grande Vista. Family-owned since 1991, handmade pasta, over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. (407) 354-0770.

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. The Navarra family has been welcoming families since 1991.

Does Ciao Italia have wine and cocktails?

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

Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?

Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. Reservations also available through OpenTable.