Where Locals Eat in Orlando
Family-owned since 1991. Handmade Italian on Westwood Blvd. Where Orlando locals have been eating for 35+ years.
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1991 — Handmade Italian — Where Orlando Locals Eat
The Restaurant Orlando Locals Never Tell Tourists About
Every city has restaurants that tourists pack into and restaurants that locals protect. Ciao Italia is the second kind. Tucked on Westwood Boulevard since 1991, it is the Italian restaurant that Orlando locals bring friends and family to when they want real food — not a chain, not a tourist trap, not a reheated plate with a view. The pasta is handmade every day. The sauces are slow-cooked from scratch. The bread is warm. The Navarra family still runs the kitchen. And after 35 years, the food is as good as it has ever been.
- near I-Drive from Orlando parks
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
What Orlando Locals Order
Regulars know the menu by heart. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms — is a local favorite. The Sacchetti di Filetto with truffle cream never disappoints. The Linguine alle Vongole with fresh clams is what seafood lovers come for. And the Agnello — Australian rack of lamb — is the splurge dish for special occasions. Italian wine and beer with dinner. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Local Dining in Orlando
Orlando has over 5,000 restaurants. Most of them cater to tourists. The best ones earn their reputation through decades of consistent quality.
Ciao Italia has been on Westwood Boulevard for 35+ years — longer than most restaurants in Orlando have existed.
It is not on International Drive. It is not in a resort. It is on a quiet street where the parking is free and the food speaks for itself.
Getting to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 — just off International Drive near SeaWorld. Free parking lot in front. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do locals eat in Orlando?
Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard is a local favorite. Family-owned since 1991, handmade Italian food, and a casual atmosphere that regulars love.
Is Ciao Italia a tourist restaurant?
No. It is a local favorite that tourists are starting to discover. The food and prices reflect a neighborhood restaurant, not a tourist trap.
Do locals get a discount?
Walk-ins are welcome every night.
What makes Ciao Italia a local favorite?
Consistency. Handmade pasta, family recipes from Italy, and 35 years of doing it right. No gimmicks.
Is Ciao Italia on I-Drive?
No. It is on Westwood Boulevard, just off I-Drive. That is part of the charm — away from the tourist traffic.
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Eat Where Orlando Locals Eat
Westwood Blvd. Handmade Italian since 1991.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.