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Family-owned Italian dining just off Disney property. Handmade pasta since 1991.
Family-owned Italian dining just off Disney property. Handmade pasta 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 Near Disney World Off Property. 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh.
The best restaurants near Disney World are not inside the gates. Ciao Italia Ristorante is off Disney property at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 20-25 minutes from all parks. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta and 4,000+ reviews.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Inside Disney World, restaurants operate under a specific set of rules. The menus are designed by committee. The prices include a location premium. The decor is themed. None of that is necessarily bad, but it is not how real restaurants work. Real restaurants are owned by families who stake their name on every plate. Real restaurants have regulars who come back week after week. Real restaurants make their food from scratch because that is the only way they know how.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a real restaurant. The Navarra family has owned it since 1991. It is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 20 minutes from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, 25 minutes from Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. The pasta is handmade daily. The sauces are made from scratch. The wine is Italian. And the experience is personal in a way that no Disney restaurant can replicate.
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 have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
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 |
| Disney World (EPCOT) | 12 miles / 20 min via I-4 |
| 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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is 20-25 minutes from all Disney parks. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews, and highly awarded.
Many visitors find better value and food quality off property. Restaurants like Ciao Italia offer authentic cuisine at fair prices without Disney location premiums.
Most off-property restaurants are accessible via I-4. Ciao Italia is about 20-25 minutes from any Disney park, with free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 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 20 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.
About 12-18 miles depending on which park. EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are 20 minutes; Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are 25 minutes via I-4.
A car makes it easiest. Uber and Lyft are also options. The ride from Disney to Ciao Italia is about 20-25 minutes and typically costs $15-25 each way.
Yes. Ciao Italia is open until 10 PM every night, giving guests plenty of time to enjoy dinner after park hours.
Free self-parking right in front of the restaurant. No garages, no valet fees, no meters.
Beer and wine are available with dinner. Ciao Italia offers a curated Italian wine list and beer selection.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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20-25 minutes from Disney World. Family-owned Italian since 1991. Open tonight.