Aloft SeaWorld Orlando Dining
Skip room service. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the Aloft. Free parking. Since 1991.
Better Than Room Service — 5 minutes From Your Hotel
Dining Options Near Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld
Staying at Aloft SeaWorld? The hotel dining options are convenient but limited. For a real dinner — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven — drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991. Everything is made from scratch every single day. The owner is in the kitchen. The food is honest. The prices are fair.
Free parking right in front. Walk-ins welcome. This is the dining option Aloft SeaWorld guests wish they knew about on night one.
- About 5 minutes by car from Aloft SeaWorld
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants at Aloft SeaWorld charge hotel prices for standard food. Ciao Italia charges normal prices for food that was made by hand today.
The difference is obvious from the first bite. Homemade pasta tastes different from dried pasta. Fresh sauce tastes different from jarred sauce. And bread from the oven beats a breadbasket every time.
Once Aloft SeaWorld guests find us, they stop eating at the hotel. That says everything.
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 Aloft SeaWorld Orlando
Guests at the Aloft by Marriott near SeaWorld Orlando are usually looking for a real dinner after a long day at the parks. The hotel sits right off International Drive, surrounded by tourist-oriented chains and quick-service spots. Finding something authentic takes a little local knowledge.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 3 minutes south on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been cooking from scratch since 1991. The Navarra family runs the kitchen and the dining room, and everything on the menu is made fresh daily.
The Aloft attracts a younger, active crowd — people who spent the day at SeaWorld or Aquatica and want a proper sit-down meal without the theme park prices. Ciao Italia fits that perfectly. The atmosphere is relaxed, the portions are generous, and the parking lot is free.
Whether you are traveling solo, with friends, or with family, this is the kind of restaurant where you walk in hungry and leave satisfied. No pretense, no hotel markup — just honest Italian food made by people who have been doing it for over 35 years.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aloft SeaWorld Orlando
From the Aloft SeaWorld, head south on International Drive and turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is about 3 minutes away at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The restaurant has its own free parking lot right in front — no garage, no valet, no hassle.
More Questions About Dining Near Aloft SeaWorld Orlando
What restaurants near Aloft SeaWorld Orlando are open for dinner?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, about 3 minutes from the Aloft. The menu features homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins are welcome and parking is free.
Is there Italian food near SeaWorld Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard, about 3 minutes from SeaWorld and the Aloft hotel. The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dining options near Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 5 minutes from the Aloft — homemade Italian since 1991 with free parking.
Is Ciao Italia better than hotel dining?
The food is homemade from scratch daily by a family that has been cooking since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it.
What are the hours?
Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week.
Is parking free?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available.
How does Ciao Italia compare to SeaWorld restaurants?
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade pasta and 35 years of tradition — a different experience from theme park dining. Many guests prefer it for a real sit-down dinner after the park.
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Dinner Near Aloft SeaWorld
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
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.