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Authentic Italian dining. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. Open every night since 1991.
Authentic Italian dining. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. Open every night since 1991.
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), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Restaurants Dr Phillips Orlando. Ciao Italia: authentic Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, seafood, veal. 4,000+ reviews. 8 min from Dr. Phillips.
In a neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, Ciao Italia stands out for one reason: 35 years of doing things the right way. Fresh ingredients. Family recipes. No shortcuts. At 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips with free parking.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Dr. Phillips and the surrounding Sand Lake Road corridor have more restaurants per square mile than almost anywhere in Orlando. National chains, local favorites, and everything in between compete for attention along Restaurant Row. With that many options, it takes something special to stand out.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has stood out since 1991. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips, this family-owned Italian restaurant has outlasted hundreds of competitors. The reason is simple: the Navarra family cooks real Italian food from scratch every single 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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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
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 |
| 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 |
Dr. Phillips is near Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road with many options. Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd stands out as a family-owned Italian restaurant operating since 1991, with 4,000+ reviews and handmade pasta served nightly.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips and has been serving authentic Italian food since 1991. The menu features handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb chops. Beer and wine with dinner.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 8 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Ciao Italia is an authentic Italian restaurant, family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991. It specializes in handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and lamb chops.
Unlike the chains on Restaurant Row, Ciao Italia is a single-location family restaurant where everything is made from scratch daily. Many Dr. Phillips residents prefer the authentic experience over corporate dining.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers free self-parking directly in front of the restaurant. No valet fees or parking garages.
Ciao Italia serves dinner seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers takeout and is available on Uber Eats and DoorDash. Call (407) 354-0770 to place a takeout order.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Family-owned Italian since 1991. 8 minutes from Dr. Phillips. Open tonight.