Real Food Near Ritz-Carlton
Food Near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Skip hotel food. Homemade Italian about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
Skip hotel food. Homemade Italian about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
Food Near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes. Near SeaWorld & Convention Center. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh.
Real Italian cooking. Not reheated. Not microwaved. Made from scratch since 1991.
The food options near Ritz-Carlton are mostly chains and hotel restaurants. If you want something real — food made by hand, by a family, from scratch — Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton.
Homemade pasta. Fresh sauces. Bread from the oven. Desserts made in house. This is not corporate cooking. This is the Navarra family making Italian food the way they have since 1991.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome every night. The best food near your hotel is not at your hotel.
Because the food is different. You can taste it. Homemade pasta does not taste like dried pasta. Fresh sauce does not taste like a jar. Bread from the oven does not taste like a breadbasket.
Guests at Ritz-Carlton find Ciao Italia on the first night and come back every night after. The kids love the gelato. The adults love the wine and the pasta. Everyone loves the prices.
This is what dinner should be on vacation — easy, delicious, and affordable. Not a hotel markup. Not a chain. Real food.
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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a local institution about 10 minutes from Grande Lakes. Family-owned since 1991, serving homemade pasta, veal, lamb chops, and seafood. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. Free parking.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has a private dining room for up to 60 guests, about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Homemade Italian food, wine and beer, and customizable group menus. Call (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia Ristorante — homemade Italian since 1991, about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Free parking.
No. Pasta starts around $19. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Casual neighborhood pricing.
Yes. Come in park clothes, shorts, flip-flops. No dress code.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Open nightly until 10 PM.
While the menu is pasta-focused, dishes like Lamb Chops, Salmone Toscano, and salads can accommodate dietary needs. Speak with your server about specific requirements.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian since 1991.