Restaurants Near Aquatica Orlando

After the Water Slides, You Deserve a Real Meal

There is nothing quite like spending a full day at Aquatica. The slides, the wave pool, the lazy river, all of it. But by the time the park closes, your family is running on sunscreen and adrenaline. The kids are wiped out, everyone is hungry, and the last thing you want is another hot dog from a snack stand.

That is where we come in. Ciao Italia is just a short drive from Aquatica, and we have been the go-to dinner spot for water park families since 1991. The Navarra family opened this restaurant when the neighborhood was still growing, and we have watched generations of families make us part of their Orlando vacation.

Come as you are. Seriously. We are not a stuffy place with a dress code. We are a casual, welcoming Italian restaurant where your family can relax, eat incredible handmade pasta, and recharge after a long day in the Florida sun.

Real Food After a Long Day

Water parks burn a lot of energy. You need real food, not reheated chain restaurant pasta. Everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch. Our pasta is handmade daily, our sauces are slow-cooked, and our kitchen does not take shortcuts. That is why we have 4,000+ reviews and people keep coming back year after year.

Why Families Pick Us Over the Chains

Sure, you could go to Olive Garden or Carrabba's. They are around the area too. But here is the thing: you are on vacation. This is supposed to be special. And eating at the same chain you have back in New Jersey or Ohio or Texas does not feel like vacation. Ciao Italia gives you that one-of-a-kind, family-owned experience that you will actually remember.

Our $13 kids menu is a huge hit with families. It comes with gelato, so the kids feel like they are getting a treat after their big water park day. And for the adults? Try the risotto pescatore, the chicken marsala, or the lobster ravioli. You will not be disappointed.

Easy to Get To, Easy to Park

We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off the main roads near Aquatica and SeaWorld. Free self-parking means you do not have to deal with garages or meters after already paying for water park parking all day. Pull in, park for free, and come eat. Simple.

We are open every night from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Whether you leave Aquatica early or ride every slide until closing, we will have a table ready for you.