The Answer
Where to Eat Near Marriott Harbour Lake
The answer: 10 min to family-owned Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
The answer: 10 min to family-owned Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
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). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Where to Eat Near Marriott Harbour Lake. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. a 10-minute drive from Marriott's Harbour Lake Orlando.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
Where to eat near Marriott Harbour Lake? Every family staying here asks the same question. The front desk has a stack of chain restaurant menus. The concierge points you toward International Drive. Here is the real answer:
Ciao Italia Ristorante, 6149 Westwood Blvd. 10-minute drive. The Navarra family has been making pasta from scratch since 1991. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Adults choose from thirteen handmade pastas, eight secondi, and an Italian wine and beer selection. No dress code. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.
That is where to eat. Now stop wondering and start driving.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
| Marriott's Harbour Lake | 2 miles / 10 min drive |
| 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 Ristorante — 2 miles from Harbour Lake, family-owned since 1991, scratch-made Italian. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, nine awards. No chain near Harbour Lake can match the quality, history, or hospitality. The Navarra family welcomes you every night from 5 to 10 PM.
35 years of family ownership, handmade pasta, and a 4.6-star rating from 4,000+ guests. The chains near Harbour Lake serve pre-made food from corporate kitchens. Ciao Italia makes everything from scratch daily. The difference is in every bite. Just 2 miles away.
Extremely convenient — 2 miles, 10-minute drive, free parking, no reservation required. Follow International Drive south, park in front, walk in. Open every night 5 to 10 PM. Harbour Lake guests are seated and eating within minutes of arrival.
Yes — pasta, seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, vegetarian options, and a kids menu. The menu covers light to hearty. Picky eaters and adventurous diners both find something they love. Harbour Lake families appreciate that everyone at the table can order something different.
Excellent value — scratch-made Italian by a family restaurant, pastas from $19, plus 10% off with a SeaWorld ticket. Compare that to $30-50 per plate at theme park restaurants for mediocre food. Ciao Italia delivers better food at better prices, 2 miles from Harbour Lake.
Warm, inviting Italian decor — arched columns, pottery, wine racks — with zero pretension. No dress code. Shorts welcome. Kids welcome. The restaurant looks upscale but feels casual. Harbour Lake guests describe it as elegant comfort. The Navarra family sets the tone.
Many guests do exactly that — the menu is large enough to try something new each visit. With over a dozen pasta dishes, multiple secondi, and seasonal specials, Harbour Lake guests who stay a week can eat at Ciao Italia three or four times without repeating a dish.
Walk-ins are welcome, or book through OpenTable, or call (407) 354-0770. No reservation required for groups under 6. Harbour Lake guests on weeknights walk right in. For larger groups or weekend visits, a reservation ensures immediate seating.
Where should Harbour Lake guests eat?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — 2 miles from Harbour Lake, family-owned since 1991, scratch-made Italian. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated. No chain nearby can match it.
Why choose Ciao Italia over other options?
Thirty-five years of family ownership, handmade pasta, 4.6-star rating from 4,000+ guests. The chains near Harbour Lake serve pre-made food. Ciao Italia makes everything from scratch daily.
How convenient is it from Harbour Lake?
Two miles, 10-minute drive, free parking, no reservation required for small groups. Follow International Drive south. Harbour Lake guests are eating within minutes of arrival.
Does Ciao Italia have enough variety?
Yes — pasta, seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, vegetarian options, and a kids menu. The menu covers light to hearty. Harbour Lake families find something for everyone at the table.
Is it good value?
Excellent — pastas from $19, plus 10% off with a SeaWorld ticket. Compare that to $30-50 per plate at theme park restaurants. Better food, better price, 2 miles from Harbour Lake.
What is the ambiance like?
Warm Italian decor — arched columns, pottery, wine racks — with zero pretension. No dress code. Shorts welcome. Harbour Lake guests describe it as elegant comfort.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
10 min from Marriott Harbour Lake. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.