Aloft SeaWorld Restaurants Nearby
Homemade Italian 5 minutes from the Aloft. Free parking. 4,000+ reviews. Walk-ins welcome.
Free Parking — 5 minutes From Aloft SeaWorld
Nearby Restaurants for Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld Guests
Staying at Aloft SeaWorld and looking for nearby restaurants? Most of the options within walking distance are chains. For a real dinner, Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the Aloft.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant making everything from scratch since 1991. Pasta, sauces, bread, desserts — all homemade daily. Free parking right in front.
This is the nearby restaurant that Aloft SeaWorld guests keep telling each other about. Over 4,000 reviews. 9 awards. Come see why.
- About 5 minutes by car from Aloft SeaWorld
- Everything homemade from scratch
- 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome
- Private dining for up to 60
- Family-owned since 1991
Why Go Nearby When You Can Go Great
The closest restaurants to Aloft SeaWorld might be walking distance, but the food is chain food. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes away and the food is in a different league.
Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, lamb chops, chicken parm, risotto — everything made by the Navarra family. The owner is in the kitchen every night.
Once you eat here, the hotel restaurant stops being an option. The short drive is worth it.
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
What restaurants are nearby Aloft by Marriott Orlando SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 5 minutes from the Aloft — homemade Italian since 1991. Free parking.
Is Ciao Italia close to Aloft SeaWorld?
About 5 minutes by car. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking.
Is it good for families?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available. Casual atmosphere.
What are the hours?
Open nightly 5-10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
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.
More From Ciao Italia
Nearby Dinner for Aloft SeaWorld Guests
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.