Food Near Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld
Skip hotel food. Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the Aloft. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
Homemade Pasta, Bread, Sauces — Made Fresh Every Night
The Best Food Near Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld
The food options near Aloft SeaWorld are mostly chains and hotel restaurants. If you want something real — food made by hand, by a family, from scratch — Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the Aloft.
Homemade pasta. Fresh sauces. Bread from the oven. Desserts made in house. This is not corporate cooking. This is the Navarra family making Italian food the way they have since 1991.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome every night. The best food near your hotel is not at your hotel.
- About 5 minutes by car from Aloft SeaWorld
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews on Google
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking in front
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Why Aloft SeaWorld Guests Leave the Hotel for Dinner
Because the food is different. You can taste it. Homemade pasta does not taste like dried pasta. Fresh sauce does not taste like a jar. Bread from the oven does not taste like a breadbasket.
Guests at Aloft SeaWorld find Ciao Italia on the first night and come back every night after. The kids love the gelato. The adults love the wine and the pasta. Everyone loves the prices.
This is what dinner should be on vacation — easy, delicious, and affordable. Not a hotel markup. Not a chain. Real food.
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
The area around Aloft SeaWorld has no shortage of restaurants, but most cater to the tourist crowd with predictable menus and inflated prices. Guests who want something different — something that locals actually recommend — tend to end up at Ciao Italia.
Located just 3 minutes from the hotel on Westwood Boulevard, Ciao Italia is a family restaurant in the truest sense. The Navarra family has owned and operated it since 1991. The pasta is homemade. The bread comes out of the oven fresh. Nothing is pre-made or shipped in.
After a day at SeaWorld or exploring International Drive, the last thing most guests want is another chain. Ciao Italia offers a genuine alternative — a neighborhood Italian restaurant with 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and a kids menu that includes gelato for $13.
Free parking is right out front. Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. It is the dinner spot Aloft guests come back to on their second and third nights.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aloft SeaWorld Orlando
Getting to Ciao Italia from the Aloft is simple. Turn onto Westwood Boulevard heading south and the restaurant is on your right within about 3 minutes. Free parking is available directly in front of the building. No need for rideshare — it is an easy drive.
More Questions About Dining Near Aloft SeaWorld Orlando
Do any restaurants near the Aloft SeaWorld offer free parking?
Ciao Italia Ristorante has a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. It is about 3 minutes from the Aloft by car — no valet fees, no parking garage.
Where do locals eat near SeaWorld Orlando?
Locals recommend Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard. It is family-owned, has been open since 1991, and serves homemade Italian food nightly. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards back it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best food near Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — homemade Italian since 1991, 5 minutes from the Aloft. Free parking.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
No. Pasta starts around $19. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Casual neighborhood pricing.
Can I come in casual clothes?
Yes. Come in park clothes, shorts, flip-flops. No dress code.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it open late?
Open nightly until 10 PM.
Does the SeaWorld ticket discount apply to drinks at Ciao Italia?
The 10% discount applies to food items on your dinner check. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection to pair with your meal.
More From Ciao Italia
Real Food Near Aloft SeaWorld
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian since 1991.
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.