Dining Options Near Rosen Centre
Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando Food Guide
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from Rosen Centre on International Drive • Free parking • Since 1991
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Dining Options Near Rosen Centre
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from Rosen Centre on International Drive • Free parking • Since 1991
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Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Rosen Centre
You have spent the day at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. You ate what the convention offered — lukewarm chicken, overcooked pasta from a steam tray, a salad that looked like it gave up hours ago. Now you want food. Real food. The kind someone actually cooks for you.
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.
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and SeaWorld area hotels.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante — 1.2 miles / 5-10 min drive. Scratch-made Southern Italian by the Navarra family since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Zagat rated. 4,000+ reviews. 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking.
Every minute. Convention guests consistently say Ciao Italia's scratch-made Italian is better than anything within walking distance of the Rosen Centre. The 5-10 minute drive gets you handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and honest prices instead of chain food at hotel markup.
Southern Italian cuisine — handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, chicken parmigiana, and classic Italian preparations. Everything made from scratch daily. Wine and beer list curated for Italian pairing.
Yes. All pasta is handmade daily in the kitchen. Sauces simmer for hours. Calamari is sautéed fresh, not battered from frozen. Risotto is cooked to order. The Navarra family has maintained these standards for 35+ years.
Convention food is prepared in bulk for thousands. Ciao Italia's food is made from scratch by a family that has been perfecting their recipes for 35+ years. There is no comparison. That is why convention guests drive 5-10 minutes to eat here instead.
Generous Italian portions. Pasta dishes are a full plate. Seafood and meat entrées come with accompaniments. Most guests are comfortably full without needing an appetizer, but the Calamari Saltati is worth adding.
Yes. Gluten-free pasta is available. Since everything is made from scratch, the kitchen can accommodate most dietary needs. Inform your server when ordering.
Yes. The full dinner menu with prices is available at ciaoitaliaonline.com/menu.html. You can also call (407) 354-0770 with any questions about the menu.
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