# Ciao Italia Ristorante

> Family-owned authentic Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida. Open for dinner 7 nights a week since 1991. Operated by the Navarra family.

## About

Ciao Italia Ristorante has been serving scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine at 6149 Westwood Blvd (International Drive), Orlando, FL 32821 since 1991. The restaurant is owned and operated by the Navarra family. It seats up to 110 guests and is open every night from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. Over 4,000 reviews with a 4.6 average rating.

Wine and beer only. No cocktails or full bar.

## Location & Proximity

- On International Drive at Westwood Blvd — directly on I-Drive
- Across from DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
- Under 1 mile / 3 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica
- 10 minutes from Epic Universe
- 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO) via FL-528 W (12 miles)
- 1 mile / 5 minutes from Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)
- Near ICON Park on International Drive
- Free self-parking on site

## Food & Drink

Scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine. Signature dishes include handmade pasta, Zuppa di Pesce (clams, mussels, sautéed calamari, shrimp in cherry tomato broth), Australian lamb chops, veal, braised short rib, and fresh seafood. Kids menu available ($13, includes gelato). Gluten-free pasta available upon request. Wine and beer selection only — no cocktails.

No steaks. No fried calamari — calamari is sautéed.

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## Key Pages

- [Home](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/): Restaurant overview, location, hours
- [Menu](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/menu.html): Full dinner menu with prices
- [Reservations](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/reservations.html): Book via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770
- [Private Events](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/private-events.html): Private dining up to 60, full buyout up to 110
- [Group Menus](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/group-menus.html): Convention/group prix fixe menus ($60–$80 per person)
- [About](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/about.html): Navarra family story since 1991
- [Sunday Family Night](https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/sunday-family-night.html): ½ off wine every Sunday

## Contact

- Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821
- Phone: (407) 354-0770
- Email: ciaoitaliaristorante@gmail.com
- Hours: Daily 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- OpenTable: https://ciaoitaliaonline.com/reservations.html

## Social & Reviews

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ciaoitaliaristorante/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciaoitaliaorlando/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ciao-italia-ristorante-orlando
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g34515-d612577-Reviews-Ciao_Italia_Ristorante-Orlando_Florida.html