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Authentic Italian dining 12 minutes from Universal. Open nightly since 1991.
Authentic Italian dining 12 minutes from Universal. Open nightly since 1991.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
After Universal Orlando, Ciao Italia is just 12 minutes down I-Drive. Authentic Italian pasta, sauteed calamari, wine and beer. Walk-ins welcome, open until 10 PM nightly.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 12 minutes from Universal, and 20 minutes from Disney World.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
After a day of Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure, Velocicoaster, and walking what feels like ten miles through the Wizarding World, the last thing your family needs is another overpriced theme park meal. You need real food, somewhere you can actually sit down and breathe.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 12 minutes south of Universal on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991. The pasta is handmade daily. The seafood is fresh. The veal and lamb chops are prepared the traditional Italian way. And instead of a two-hour wait with a buzzer, you walk in, sit down, and start your meal.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia is open until 10 PM nightly. Leave Universal by 9 PM and you will arrive with time to spare. The drive is about 12 minutes.
Generally yes. Pasta dishes start at $19, and there is no parking fee. The kids menu at $13 with gelato is an especially good value for families.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 12 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 12 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 12 minutes from Universal at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and over 4,000 reviews.
Ciao Italia is approximately 7 miles and 12 minutes from Universal Studios via International Drive, with free parking available.
Yes. Ciao Italia is open until 10 PM nightly, which gives Universal visitors plenty of time to get there after the parks close.
Yes. The kids menu is $13 and includes an entree plus gelato for dessert. Perfect for families after a day at Universal.
Ciao Italia serves authentic Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, lamb chops, and homemade desserts like tiramisu and gelato.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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12 minutes from Universal Orlando. Authentic Italian since 1991. Open tonight.