Near International Drive
Best Restaurant on International Drive in Orlando
Skip the chains. A Zagat-rated, family-owned Italian restaurant just on International Drive. Since 1991.
Skip the chains. A Zagat-rated, family-owned Italian restaurant just on International Drive. 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.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is the best restaurant near International Drive in Orlando. Best Restaurant International.
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, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Here is the truth about International Drive: it has a lot of restaurants, and most of them are designed for volume, not quality. Chain restaurants with laminated menus, tourist traps with inflated prices, and hotel restaurants that exist because they are convenient. Thebest restaurant on International Drive in Orlandois on the corner of I-Drive and Westwood Boulevard, where a family has been cooking real Italian food since 1991.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been there since 1991. The Navarra family opened it with recipes from southern Italy and the intention of running a real neighborhood restaurant. Over 35 years later, that is exactly what it still is. The pasta is handmade. The seafood is fresh. The bread comes warm. The tiramisu is house-made. And the 3,000+ guest reviews and highly awarded speak for themselves.
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 |
| 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. The kids menu is $13 per child and includes gelato. Options include spaghetti marinara, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, and more. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended. The restaurant is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM with free parking.
Ciao Italia has been family-owned since 1991, is Zagat rated, has over 3,000 guest reviews and highly awarded. Unlike the chains on I-Drive, the food is made from scratch daily using family recipes from southern Italy.
Ciao Italia is approximately on International Drive, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Free self-parking is available.
Yes. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during convention weeks. Call (407) 354-0770 or book through OpenTable.
Ciao Italia serves authentic Italian cuisine including handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and lamb. Signature dishes include Risotto alla Pescatora, Pappardelle with Wild Boar, and house-made Tiramisu.
Ciao Italia is on International Drive on Westwood Blvd — about a 2-minute turn from I-Drive. Easy to find, with free parking right in front.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Authentic Italian cuisine just on International Drive. Free parking. Open every night.