Best Restaurants Near Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive
Homemade Italian just 2 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Restaurant Near Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive
When 4,000+ reviewers agree, the choice is clear. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando I-Drive — a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Zagat rated, 9 culinary awards, and the kind of food that turns a hotel stay into a trip worth remembering.
What Makes It the Best
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
About Dining Near I-Drive
If you have spent any time on International Drive, you know how it works. Bright signs, loud music, and restaurants that look better from the outside than they taste on the inside. The tourist corridor is designed to keep you spending, not to give you a memorable meal.
That is why the best dining on International Drive is not at a chain restaurant. Ciao Italia Ristorante is on International Drive and Westwood Boulevard, on the International Drive corridor, in a quiet plaza where the Navarra family has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1991.
Everything at Ciao Italia is made fresh daily. The pasta is rolled by hand. The sauces simmer for hours. The tiramisu is made in-house. With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, it is one of the most consistently praised restaurants in the Orlando area.
Visitors staying at I-Drive hotels, attending conventions at the OCCC, or spending the day at nearby theme parks all converge here for the same reason: it is the real thing. Free parking, open nightly, and no tourist-trap pricing.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from I-Drive
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, on International Drive. From anywhere on I-Drive, head south toward SeaWorld and turn onto Westwood Blvd. The restaurant is on your right with free parking in front. The drive takes about 2 minutes from most I-Drive hotels and attractions.
More Questions About Dining Near I-Drive
What kind of Italian food does Ciao Italia serve?
Ciao Italia serves authentic southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, sauteed calamari, veal, lamb chops, and braised short rib. Everything is made from scratch daily by the Navarra family, who have owned the restaurant since 1991.
Does Ciao Italia near I-Drive have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu is $13 per child and includes gelato. Options include spaghetti marinara, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, cheese ravioli, and more. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.