Handmade + Fresh
Seafood Pasta in Orlando
Handmade pasta meets fresh seafood. Linguine Vongole. Shrimp Scampi. Lobster Ravioli. Made daily.
When Handmade Pasta Meets Fresh Seafood
Seafood pasta is only as good as its two main ingredients: the pasta and the seafood. At most restaurants in Orlando, both come from a box or a freezer. At Ciao Italia Ristorante, the pasta is made by hand every day, and the seafood is sourced fresh. That combination is what separates a forgettable plate from a memorable one.
The Navarra family has been making seafood pasta in Orlando since 1991, using the same techniques and recipes they brought from southern Italy. The Linguine Vongole is tossed with fresh clams, white wine, garlic, and olive oil. The Shrimp Scampi features plump shrimp in a bright lemon butter sauce. The Lobster Ravioli is filled and folded by hand, then dressed in a delicate cream sauce. Each dish tells you exactly what fresh, handmade seafood pasta tastes like when it is done right.
The Seafood Pasta Lineup
Linguine Vongole is the dish that defines Italian coastal cooking. Fresh clams open in a fragrant bath of white wine, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, their juices mingling with the handmade linguine. It is simple, elegant, and impossible to replicate with canned clams and dried pasta.
Lobster Ravioli is filled with fresh lobster meat, folded by hand, and served in a cream sauce that complements without overwhelming. The Shrimp Scampi pairs jumbo shrimp with lemon, butter, and garlic over pasta. And the Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp adds fresh shrimp to a classic preparation that is made in the pan, not poured from a container.
For those who want it all, the Risotto Pescatore combines shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari in a creamy risotto. It is not technically a pasta, but it belongs in any conversation about Italian seafood at Ciao Italia.
Fresh Ingredients, Family Tradition
The difference at Ciao Italia starts with sourcing. The seafood is fresh, never frozen. The clams are live. The shrimp are whole. The lobster is real. And the pasta that holds it all together is rolled and cut by hand each morning. There are no shortcuts in this kitchen, and you taste that commitment in every forkful.
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, minutes from SeaWorld, International Drive, and the Convention Center. Open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with free self-parking. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve your table, or order online for delivery and pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What seafood pasta dishes does Ciao Italia serve?
Ciao Italia serves several seafood pasta dishes including Linguine Vongole with fresh clams in white wine and garlic, Shrimp Scampi in lemon butter, Lobster Ravioli in cream sauce, and Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. The Risotto Pescatore combines risotto with shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari.
Is the pasta at Ciao Italia handmade?
Yes. All pasta at Ciao Italia is made by hand daily using traditional techniques and family recipes from southern Italy. This includes the Lobster Ravioli, which is filled and folded by hand each day.
What is the Linguine Vongole at Ciao Italia?
The Linguine Vongole at Ciao Italia features fresh clams sauteed in white wine, garlic, and olive oil, served over handmade linguine. It is a classic southern Italian seafood pasta dish prepared the traditional way.
Does Ciao Italia use fresh seafood in their pasta?
Yes. All seafood at Ciao Italia is fresh, never frozen. The clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, and lobster used in their pasta dishes are sourced fresh daily. This commitment to freshness is what sets their seafood pasta apart.
