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Skip the crowds. Authentic Italian 20 minutes from Disney Springs since 1991.
Skip the crowds. Authentic Italian 20 minutes from Disney Springs 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 Outside Disney Springs. 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine.
Tired of overpriced theme park food? Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from Disney Springs via I-4. Family-owned since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Disney Springs has dozens of restaurants, and most of them are good at separating you from your money. The portions are designed for Instagram, the prices are designed for tourists, and the wait times are designed to test your patience. If you have already spent a day inside the Disney bubble and want a real dinner at a real restaurant, it is time to leave the property.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from Disney Springs, on International Drive on Westwood Blvd. The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991, which is longer than most Disney Springs restaurants have existed. The pasta is handmade daily, the sauces are built from scratch, and the prices are what you would expect from a family restaurant, not a tourist trap.
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 Springs | 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 |
Yes. Orlando has hundreds of independent restaurants outside the Disney property. Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Blvd has been family-owned since 1991 with 4,000+ reviews and is about 20 minutes from Disney Springs.
Many visitors find better value and shorter waits at off-property restaurants. Ciao Italia offers handmade pasta and Italian classics at fair prices with no wait on most nights.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is about 20 minutes from Disney Springs. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and 4,000+ reviews.
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.
Ciao Italia is approximately 12 miles and 20 minutes from Disney Springs via I-4. The restaurant is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 with free parking.
Generally yes. Ciao Italia offers authentic Italian food at family restaurant prices. Pasta dishes start at $19, the kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and there are no resort surcharges.
Yes. Reservations are recommended on weekends but not required. Walk-ins are welcome every night. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Ciao Italia serves authentic Italian including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, sauteed calamari, homemade desserts, and more. Beer and wine available with dinner.
Absolutely. The kids menu is $13 with gelato included. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. Free parking. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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20 minutes from Disney Springs. Authentic Italian since 1991. Open tonight.