Where to Eat Near SeaWorld Orlando
Skip the chains. Eat real Italian food 3 minutes from the park.
10% OFF — Show Your SeaWorld Ticket — Real Italian, Not Chain Food
Skip the Chains. Eat Here Instead.
You are googling where to eat near SeaWorld Orlando because you already know the options inside the park are expensive and the chains on I-Drive are nothing special. Good news. There is a family-owned Italian restaurant 3 minutes from SeaWorld that serves homemade food at fair prices.
Ciao Italia Ristorante has been on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. The pasta is made fresh. The sauces are homemade. The bread comes out warm. It is the kind of restaurant that locals recommend to their visiting friends and family.
Show your SeaWorld ticket and get 10% off dinner for your whole table. Any ticket type works. It is that simple.
Why Families Keep Coming Back
The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Highchairs are available. The dining room is relaxed and comfortable. You do not need to change out of your park clothes.
Parking is free, right in front of the restaurant. Walk-ins are welcome every night. If you are coming on a weekend or have a group of six or more, a quick phone call to reserve is a good idea.
With 4,000+ reviews and 35 years in business, Ciao Italia is the answer to where to eat near SeaWorld Orlando.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
After a full day at SeaWorld Orlando, the usual routine is predictable: leave the park, drive up International Drive, and settle for the first chain restaurant with an open table. It works, but it is not memorable. The area around SeaWorld has dozens of dining options, most of them forgettable.
What most visitors do not realize is that some of the best food near SeaWorld is not on International Drive at all. The side streets off I-Drive are home to independent restaurants that serve real, made-from-scratch meals at fair prices. These are the places locals eat.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of those places. Tucked on Westwood Boulevard 3 minutes from SeaWorld SeaWorld, it has been run by the Navarra family since 1991. The menu is classic Italian: homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a wine list that covers every region of Italy.
Families coming from SeaWorld appreciate the casual atmosphere, the free parking, and the 10% ticket discount. Couples enjoy the quieter dining room and the chance to share a bottle of wine after a busy day. It is the kind of restaurant that turns a theme park vacation into something a little more special.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
From SeaWorld, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head south on International Drive for about half a mile, then turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking right in front. It is an easy, straight shot with no highway driving required. Rideshare from SeaWorld typically costs just a few dollars.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where do locals eat near SeaWorld Orlando?
Locals in the SeaWorld area often recommend Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991, and it avoids the tourist-trap feel of many International Drive restaurants. Homemade pasta, fair prices, free parking, and a casual atmosphere.
Is Ciao Italia a good restaurant for families after SeaWorld?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming, with no dress code. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Families come in straight from SeaWorld in park clothes and feel right at home. The restaurant is 3 minutes from the park, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I eat near SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant just 3 minutes from SeaWorld. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, seafood, chicken parm, and more. Show your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off dinner.
How far is Ciao Italia from SeaWorld?
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia good for families?
Absolutely. Kids menu is $13 with gelato included. Highchairs available. Casual and welcoming atmosphere.
How do I get the 10% discount?
Just show your valid SeaWorld ticket or pass to your server. No coupon needed. Applies to your entire table.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are always welcome. For weekends or groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Is there free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Does Ciao Italia offer a discount for SeaWorld visitors?
Yes. Show your valid SeaWorld Orlando ticket or annual pass to your server and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
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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.