€€€€ • Farm to table • I Drive / Sand Lake
A neighborhood gem since 1991, Ciao Italia is a locally owned Italian restaurant known for warm hospitality, authentic flavors, and a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. For more than 30 years, guests have joined us for romantic dinners, business meals, family celebrations, and relaxed nights out near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Our hands-on owners are part of the experience, helping create the welcoming service and personal touch that keep generations of guests coming back. Our scratch kitchen features Italian favorites made with care, including homemade pasta, classic lasagna, stuffed veal chops, rack of lamb, seafood risotto, fresh seafood, and other traditional dishes prepared with quality ingredients. Ciao Italia is highly awarded and loved by locals and visitors alike, but the feeling remains comfortable and approachable. With a kids menu available, families can enjoy a memorable Italian dinner together in a warm neighborhood setting where every guest feels at home too.