Made from Scratch Since 1991
Rosen Shingle Creek Food — Scratch Kitchen Nearby
Everything cooked fresh daily. 10 minutes from your resort. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Everything cooked fresh daily. 10 minutes from your resort. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Better food near Rosen Shingle Creek? Ciao Italia — scratch-made Italian since 1991. 10-minute drive on I-Drive. SeaWorld ticket = 10% off.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
Resort food is designed for scale. It feeds hundreds of guests per meal, which means shortcuts. Pre-made sauces. Par-cooked proteins. Standard-issue desserts. When you want food made by people who actually care about cooking, you drive 10 minutes to Ciao Italia on International Drive.
The Navarra family has owned this kitchen since 1991. The pasta dough is mixed daily. The meat sauce simmers for hours. The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter — never fried. The bread is baked. The gelato is house-made. This is a scratch kitchen in the truest sense, and it has been for over 35 years.
The Pappardelle al Cinghiale features wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms and pecorino. The Sacchetti di Filetto is truffle sage pasta filled and served with parmigiano cream and sliced filet. The Linguine alle Vongole is fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. For protein-forward diners, the Brasato delivers braised boneless short rib with red wine reduction over sundried tomato polenta and asparagus.
The wine list is Italian. The beer selection is curated. No cocktails, no full bar. Casual dress — shorts and sandals are fine. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. This is not fancy food pretending to be casual. It is honest Italian food made by a family that has been doing it for 35 years.
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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 10-minute drive from Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando on International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serving handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Ciao Italia is a 10-minute drive from Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive with free parking right out front.
Everything is made from scratch daily. The pasta dough is mixed and rolled in the kitchen. The sauces simmer all afternoon. The calamari is sautéed to order. Even the kids menu is real Italian food — steak bites and ravioli instead. The Navarra family has cooked this way since 1991.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check — antipasti through dessert.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. Reservations also available through OpenTable.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no valet, no garage.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with private event menus. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Call (407) 354-0770 for group dining inquiries.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Scratch kitchen since 1991. SeaWorld ticket = 10% off.