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Family-owned authentic Italian dining 12 minutes from CityWalk since 1991.
Family-owned authentic Italian dining 12 minutes from CityWalk 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 Universal CityWalk. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, wine & beer. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 12 minutes from Universal, and 20 minutes from Disney World.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
CityWalk is fun. The energy, the lights, the people. But when it comes time to sit down for a real dinner, the restaurants inside CityWalk come with theme park prices, long waits, and a dining experience designed for volume, not quality. That is where locals diverge from tourists.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 12 minutes south of Universal CityWalk on Westwood Boulevard, near SeaWorld and the International Drive corridor. The Navarra family has been running this restaurant since 1991 — long before CityWalk even existed. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb chops are served nightly in an intimate dining room that feels nothing like a theme park restaurant.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
Yes. Ciao Italia offers authentic Italian with pasta dishes starting at $19, significantly less than CityWalk prices. Free parking saves additional money. Kids menu is just $13 with gelato included.
Yes. Ciao Italia welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 PM to 10 PM. Reservations are recommended on weekends but never required.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 12 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 12 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 Ristorante, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, is 12 minutes from CityWalk. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and over 4,000 reviews.
Ciao Italia is approximately 7 miles and 12 minutes from Universal CityWalk via International Drive, with free parking available.
Yes. Ciao Italia has a kids menu at $13 with gelato included, walk-ins welcome, and a relaxed casual atmosphere perfect for families after a day at Universal.
Ciao Italia offers beer and wine with dinner. There is no curated wine and beer selection or wine and beer.
Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Reservations are recommended on weekends but not required.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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12 minutes from Universal CityWalk. Authentic Italian since 1991. Open tonight.