★★★★★
Stopped in after a convention day at OCCC — the chicken parm was huge and the marinara tasted homemade. Server was attentive even though they were slammed. Will be back next year.
Italian Restaurants · International Drive · Orlando
Mia's
Italian Kitchen
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The place
Mia's Italian Kitchen is an Italian restaurant on International Drive in Orlando, Florida, located at 8717 International Dr near Pointe Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. The menu centers on classic Italian-American comfort food, including hand-tossed pizzas, pasta dishes, chicken parmigiana, and lasagna. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily with earlier weekend opening at 10 AM and offers a full bar with Italian wines, cocktails, and craft beer. Mia's accepts walk-ins and reservations, provides indoor and patio seating, and offers takeout and third-party delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Free surface parking is available on-site. The restaurant holds a 4.5-star rating on Google with over 4,700 reviews and is family-friendly.
Sitting on the I-Drive tourist corridor between Pointe Orlando and the Convention Center, Mia's Italian Kitchen has built a loyal local and visitor following with a 4.5-star Google rating across nearly 5,000 reviews. The dining room is casual and family-friendly, with a covered patio that catches the evening breeze and a bar pouring Italian wines, Aperol spritzes, and classic cocktails. Expect a steady but well-paced crowd of conference-goers, theme-park families, and Dr. Phillips regulars.
Order the chicken parmigiana, the lasagna, or one of the hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas — the margherita and the pepperoni are the most-praised in recent reviews. Pasta options like fettuccine Alfredo, shrimp scampi, and baked ziti are generous and shareable. Save room for tiramisu or the cannoli, both made in-house. Lunch specials and a kids' menu make midday visits a strong value.
Reservations are accepted and recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings and during convention weeks. The restaurant offers takeout directly and delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. On-site parking is free, the patio is dog-friendly, and high chairs and booster seats are available. The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free pasta and vegetarian requests with advance notice.
Covered outdoor patio
Dog-friendly patio
Reservations accepted
Takeout and delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
What to expect
Casual Italian-American sit-down restaurant with table service, a full bar, and a covered patio. Expect a 10-20 minute wait on weekend evenings without a reservation. Entrees run $15-$28, pizzas $14-$22. Family-friendly with a kids' menu, and walkable from most International Drive hotels.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Solid Italian on I-Drive. The wood-fired margherita pizza is the best I've had in Orlando, and the tiramisu is the real deal. Free parking is a nice bonus.
★★★★★
Brought the kids before SeaWorld. Quick service, kids' menu was a hit, and the lasagna was rich and well-portioned. Patio was dog-friendly which made our trip easier.
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Frequently asked
Does Mia's Italian Kitchen take reservations?
Yes. Reservations are accepted and recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings and during major International Drive convention weeks. Walk-ins are welcome but expect a 10-20 minute wait on busy nights.
Is Mia's Italian Kitchen dog friendly?
Yes. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the covered outdoor patio. Dogs are not permitted in the indoor dining room.
Where do I park near Mia's Italian Kitchen?
Free surface parking is available directly at 8717 International Dr. Additional parking is available at the adjacent retail plaza and at the nearby Pointe Orlando garage.
What are the most popular dishes at Mia's Italian Kitchen?
The most-ordered dishes are the chicken parmigiana, lasagna Bolognese, margherita and pepperoni pizzas, fettuccine Alfredo, and tiramisu for dessert.
What are Mia's Italian Kitchen's hours?
Mia's Italian Kitchen is open Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 11 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM.
Does Mia's Italian Kitchen offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout can be ordered directly by phone at (407) 601-7130 or through the official website. Delivery is available via DoorDash and Uber Eats.
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