Where to Eat After Discovery Cove
Family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes away. Homemade pasta, real sauces, 10% off with your ticket.
10% OFF — Show Your Discovery Cove Ticket — Any Day
The Perfect Dinner After Discovery Cove
You just spent the day swimming with dolphins and floating through a tropical river. The sun has set. Everyone is tired, happy, and starving. Now you need somewhere to eat that does not involve a drive-through or a 45-minute wait at a chain restaurant.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been in Orlando since 1991. The pasta is made fresh every day. The sauces are homemade. The dining room is calm and relaxed — exactly what you need after a full day in the water.
Show your Discovery Cove ticket or reservation confirmation to your server and save 10% on dinner for the whole table.
- 3-minute drive from Discovery Cove
- 10% off dinner with valid Discovery Cove ticket
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato dessert
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Casual and welcoming, not stuffy or formal
A Restaurant That Gets It
After a long day at the park, you do not want to think too hard about dinner. You want good food, a comfortable seat, and a cold drink. That is what we do every night at Ciao Italia.
We see Discovery Cove families all the time. They come in with sun-kissed faces and big appetites. The kids order chicken parm or pasta. The adults try our risotto alla pescatora or lamb chops. Everyone leaves full and happy.
The restaurant is easy to find on Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. Parking is free right in front. Walk-ins are welcome, though we recommend calling ahead on weekends.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
Or book right here
About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Most people who visit Discovery Cove leave feeling like they just had the best day of their vacation. The dolphin swim, the snorkeling, the aviary, the beach. It is a calm, immersive experience that stands apart from every other Orlando attraction.
Finding a dinner restaurant that lives up to that experience is the challenge. The area around Discovery Cove is shared with SeaWorld and Aquatica, and the dining options on International Drive tend toward high-volume chains and tourist-focused buffets.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers a quieter, more personal dining experience. The restaurant sits on Westwood Boulevard, about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove, and has been family-owned since 1991. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch: pasta, bread, sauces, desserts.
The dining room is relaxed and comfortable. There is no rush, no dress code, and the staff treats every table like family. Discovery Cove guests can show their ticket for 10% off dinner. After an all-inclusive day at the park, it is the perfect way to end the evening.
Directions from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia
Ciao Italia is located about 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove on Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. The drive is roughly 5 minutes with no highway involved. Exit Discovery Cove, head south on I-Drive, and turn onto Westwood. Free parking is right in front at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
More Questions About Dining Near Discovery Cove
Where should I eat after swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove?
After a day at Discovery Cove, many guests head to Ciao Italia Ristorante, about 5 minutes away on Westwood Boulevard. The quiet Italian dining room is a perfect transition from the relaxed pace of Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, seafood, lamb chops, and wine. Casual dress is fine.
Is there a restaurant near Discovery Cove with a kids menu?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes from Discovery Cove and has a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, and more. The restaurant is family-friendly with no dress code and free parking.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove
The drive from Discovery Cove to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I eat after Discovery Cove?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a top choice — a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from Discovery Cove. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and a relaxed atmosphere. Show your ticket for 10% off dinner.
How far is Ciao Italia from Discovery Cove?
About 3 minutes by car. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia good for families after Discovery Cove?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming. Kids menu is $13 with gelato included. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front. No meters, no garages.
What are the dinner hours?
Open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
Does the 10% discount apply to the whole table?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove ticket and the discount applies to dinner for your entire table.
Can I use my Discovery Cove ticket for a discount at Ciao Italia?
Yes. Show your valid Discovery Cove admission to your server and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Just 1.5 miles from Discovery Cove
4 minutes drive via Central Florida Pkwy — free parking at the door
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorDinner After Discovery Cove Starts Here
Show your Discovery Cove ticket. Bring the whole family. We will handle the rest.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.
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