Award Winning
Top Restaurants in Orlando
Zagat rated. 9 awards. 3,000+ reviews. Family-owned Italian excellence since 1991.
Earning a Spot at the Top
Orlando has thousands of restaurants. Most of them open and close within a few years. The ones that last a decade are rare. The ones that last over three decades and keep earning awards are almost unheard of. Ciao Italia Ristorante opened in 1991 and has not stopped earning its reputation since. Nine awards. Zagat recognition. Over 3,000 reviews from guests who keep coming back.
The Navarra family built this restaurant the old-fashioned way. No investors. No franchise model. No corporate playbook. Just authentic Italian food made from recipes they brought from southern Italy, served in a space that feels more like a family home than a tourist restaurant. That is how you become one of the top restaurants in Orlando and stay there for 35 years.
The Food That Earned 9 Awards
The menu at Ciao Italia reads like a tour through the best of Italian cooking. The Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu has been on the menu since the beginning. The Risotto alla Pescatora features fresh seafood cooked to order. The Vitello Piccata is tender and bright. The Lobster Ravioli is handmade. Every pasta on the menu is made fresh in-house, every day, without exception.
The wine list is curated and entirely Italian, selected to complement the food. The tiramisu is made daily. The bread is baked in-house. These are not details that a top restaurant adds for show. They are the foundation of why this restaurant has outlasted virtually every competitor that opened alongside it in the early 1990s.
Why Guests Return
A restaurant does not earn 3,000+ reviews by being good once. It earns them by being consistent, year after year. The Navarra family is still in the kitchen and on the floor. The standards have not slipped. The recipes have not been diluted. Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821, near SeaWorld, the Convention Center, and International Drive.
Free self-parking is available. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Private dining accommodates up to 60 guests, with full buyouts up to 110. Call (407) 354-0770 for reservations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia one of the top restaurants in Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante has earned 9 awards including Zagat recognition, has over 3,000 reviews, and has been family-owned and operated since 1991. It is consistently ranked among the top Italian restaurants in the Orlando area.
What awards has Ciao Italia won?
Ciao Italia has received 9 awards over its 35+ year history, including Zagat ratings and recognition from local and national dining publications. The restaurant is one of the longest-running independently owned Italian restaurants in Orlando.
What type of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Ciao Italia serves authentic Italian cuisine including handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, and classic Italian preparations. The recipes come from southern Italy and have been served for over three decades.
Does Ciao Italia require reservations?
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends and during peak season. Call (407) 354-0770 or book through OpenTable. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM.
