Where Orlando Locals Eat
35+ years on Westwood Blvd. Handmade Italian food. Where locals eat in Orlando.
THE LOCAL FAVORITE — Handmade Italian Since 1991 — Westwood Boulevard
The Local's Italian Restaurant
Ask anyone who has lived in Orlando for more than a few years where to get real Italian food and Ciao Italia comes up. It is not trendy. It is not on Instagram. It is a family-owned restaurant on Westwood Boulevard that has been making handmade pasta since 1991. The Navarra family brought their recipes from Italy and never changed them. The regulars know what they are ordering before they sit down. The newcomers always say the same thing: how did I not know about this place?
- 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 the Regulars Order
The Tortellini con Brasato — braised beef with truffle cream sauce — is a regular-order dish. The Vitello Piccata with artichokes and lemon butter is another. The Risotto alla Pescatora on a special night out. And the Lasagna when you want something that tastes exactly like you remember. Wine and beer with dinner. Free parking. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. No reservations needed for small parties. Call (407) 354-0770 for groups.
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 Culture in Orlando
Orlando's dining scene is massive, but it is dominated by tourist-facing restaurants. The local gems are the ones that survive on reputation, not foot traffic.
Ciao Italia is one of those gems. Westwood Boulevard is not a tourist destination — it is a quiet street where a family-owned restaurant has been cooking for over 35 years.
The restaurant seats fill with locals on weeknights and with a mix of locals and in-the-know tourists on weekends. That ratio tells you everything.
Getting to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Just off International Drive, near SeaWorld. Free parking. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do Orlando locals eat Italian food?
Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard. Family-owned since 1991, handmade pasta, and a reputation built on food, not marketing.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
No. Pasta from $19, secondi from $24, kids menu $13. Dinner for two with wine is under $100.
Does Ciao Italia feel like a tourist restaurant?
Not at all. It is on a quiet side street with free parking. The vibe is neighborhood Italian.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups of 8+.
Is Ciao Italia open every night?
Yes. Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week.
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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.