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Ciao Italia Ristorante, Orlando, FL

Ciao Italia Ristorante

4.5
4.5
1542 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
For 30 years, Ciao Italia has been celebrated as Orlando's finest locally-owned Italian restaurant. It boasts accolades such as a high Zagat rating, TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence, the title of Most Romantic Restaurant, OpenTable Diners' Choice, and recognition as a Neighborhood Gem. Our approach is straightforward: we are a scratch kitchen that specializes in homemade pasta, prime seafood, and homemade desserts, all served in a welcoming atmosphere. Our extensive wine list features selections from every region of Italy and honors the finest American wineries. Ciao Italia offers a rich dining experience complemented by a delectable menu. It's an inviting space that's perfect for casual dining, special occasions, business dinners, or corporate events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 354-0770
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Navarra
  • Catering
    We offer catering to go. Please contact us for details. info@ciaoitaliaonline.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Ciao, a genuine Italian ambiance greets you, complete with a dedicated and friendly staff ready to cater to all your needs. As soon as you enter, you'll feel as if you've been whisked away to Italy – not only by our exceptional cuisine but also by the authentic Italian atmosphere surrounding you.
  • Private party contact
    Vanessa Navarra : (407) 601-9021
  • Area
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Cross Street
    International Drive and Westwood Blvd
  • Parking details
    Handicap Access available
  • Public transit
    I-trolley stop 29.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers an "authentic Italian dining experience" in Orlando with its "delicious food" and "attentive service." Guests praise the "crusty Italian bread" and "superb Veal Piccata." While some dishes like the calamari receive mixed reviews, the "family-friendly atmosphere" and "reasonable prices" make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.

1,542 Reviews
  1. Donald

    Pittsburgh

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a gem in a strip mall. Would never expect such outstanding Italian food from the exterior. Family business for years with authentic delicious pastas, salads and desserts. Waiter suggested a reasonable Amarone when the Nebbiolo we selected wasn't available. Great trade off!

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  2. Brian

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a wonderful Italian restaurant! Great atmosphere and food. Our servers were a bit busy because the restaurant was very crowded but all in all an amazing place.

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  3. Shawna

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Service is excellent and food is even better.

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  4. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love that there is a family owned restaurant in the Westwood/international blvd area. In a strip mall on Westwood. Not a chain! And what great food and service! Prices very reasonable. I had the lobster bisque, hands down the best I’ve ever had. And a pear and goat cheese pecan salad, delicious and generous. My partners pasta e pesce was very good, actually must have been excellent as he usually shares with me and all I got was a little bite. The servers were attentive and charming. Owner / cook? From southern Italy. Atmosphere nice, nothing fancy but charming. White table cloth, GOOD wine glasses not the thin ones at chains. Wine choices nice. Definitely we will always come back here when we visit.

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  5. HeatherM

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    WOW! This might be our new favorite place. We were a little unsure as it is in a strip mall; however, as soon as we walked in we knew we made a great choice. It smelled great and the wait staff was so welcoming. The food was outstanding. The bread arrived warm with olive oil, balsamic and fresh thyme dipping sauce. It actually was the best red bread I have had in a VERY long time and I eat out often. We had a Caesar salad which had homemade dressing, the veal piccata and fettuccine Alfredo. We also ordered a bottle of wine which the waiter picked out after we described what we prefer. It was exactly what we described. The perfectly sautéed garlic spinach along with the melt in your mouth veal so OUTSTANDING! The piccata sauce had the perfect amount of acidity and was velvety smooth. It is the kind of sauce I wish I could replicate. The Alfredo was also impeccable. Sometimes we find it is too heavy. This was just right. For dessert we had the chocolate cake. It was beautiful and a tad too rich for our taste. We will most assuredly be back. The food & service were excellent. For all the food we ate, we felt we got great value. Go!!! It is worth the drive.

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  6. Gerson

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My plate was good but my wife couldn’t eat her food, too spicy, clearly a mistake during the cooking because this dish not supposed to be spicy, and she can handle spicy food much more than me. But they acted fairly and not charged for the plate.

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  7. Thomas

    Philadelphia

    82 reviews

    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu. Numerous dishes fit for any type of food desired. Dishes are well prepared. Staff is very attentive and eager to please. All in all , a great value.

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  8. Bill

    Phoenix

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Excellent re commendation from the water on the wine! I hope to visit again

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  9. Antonio

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience was really good, we were served by Ricardo a Brazilian server, and it was the best service ever, highly recommend.

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  10. David J.

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on a Sunday Night Food was good fair value. Service was decent not above the norm.

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FAQs

Ciao Italia Ristorante offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ciao Italia Ristorante also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (407) 354-0770.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 1542 OpenTable diners.

Ciao Italia Ristorante does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Ciao Italia Ristorante

6149 Westwood blvd, Orlando, FL 32821

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    International Drive and Westwood Blvd
  • Area
    I Drive / Sand Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Farm-to-table, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Handicap Access available
  • Public transit
    I-trolley stop 29.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vincenzo Navarra
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (407) 354-0770
  • Catering
    We offer catering to go. Please contact us for details. info@ciaoitaliaonline.com
  • Private party facilities
    At Ciao, a genuine Italian ambiance greets you, complete with a dedicated and friendly staff ready to cater to all your needs. As soon as you enter, you'll feel as if you've been whisked away to Italy – not only by our exceptional cuisine but also by the authentic Italian atmosphere surrounding you.
  • Private party contact
    Vanessa Navarra : (407) 601-9021
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