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Family-owned Italian just off I-Drive. Real food, real fast, really close.
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You are on International Drive, you are hungry, and you want something good. Not another chain. Not another buffet. Ciao Italia Ristorante is one block off I-Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Family-owned Italian, open right now.
The pasta is homemade. The bread just came out of the oven. The sauces are made from scratch. You can be eating in 15 minutes from the time you read this.
Free parking in front. No reservation needed. Open 5 to 10 PM, 7 days a week.
- One block west of International Drive
- Open tonight, 5 PM to 10 PM
- Walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed
- Free parking lot in front
- Homemade pasta, bread, sauces daily
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Family-owned since 1991
- 4,000+ reviews
Why This Restaurant
Because it is close, it is good, and it is real. Ciao Italia is not a franchise. It is a family restaurant where the owner is in the kitchen and the staff remembers your name. The food is made fresh, not reheated.
The location is between SeaWorld and the Convention Center, in the heart of the I-Drive tourist corridor. Whether you are at a hotel, walking from Pointe Orlando, or just driving down I-Drive, Ciao Italia is a quick turn onto Westwood Blvd.
The prices are reasonable for the quality. Pasta starts at $19, kids eat for $13 with gelato. Wine and beer available.
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. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online via 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.
Restaurants on International Drive
International Drive has over 100 restaurants. Most are chains with national menus. The independently owned restaurants — the ones with real chefs and real recipes — are harder to find but worth the effort.
Ciao Italia has been here since 1991. The fact that it is still family-owned after 35 years on one of the most competitive restaurant strips in America tells you everything you need to know about the food.
Getting Here
Turn west off International Drive onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is immediately on your left. Free parking lot. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest restaurant to me on International Drive?
If you are on the south end of I-Drive near SeaWorld or the Convention Center, Ciao Italia Ristorante is one block west on Westwood Blvd. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Do I need a reservation?
No. Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
right off International Drive
2 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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Real Italian food. One block off I-Drive. Open tonight.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.