Best Italian Near the Convention Center
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5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando. Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando. Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best restaurant near Hilton Orlando and the Convention Center. 5-minute drive, 0.8 miles. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, 4,000+ reviews. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
The Hilton Orlando connects directly to the Orange County Convention Center by a covered walkway. After a long day of conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows, the last thing you want is overpriced hotel food or a convention center food court dinner. Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia Ristorante instead.
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. The Navarra family opened the doors in 1991 and has been serving handmade Italian every night since. Over 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, Zagat rated. Free parking right in front. This is the go-to dinner spot for convention guests who know better than to eat at the hotel.
The restaurant is casual and welcoming — no dress code, shorts welcome. Come straight from the convention floor. You will be sitting down to scratch-made pasta and Italian wine within minutes.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Ciao Italia is about a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center and the Hilton Orlando. Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. Private dining room seats up to 60 — perfect for convention team dinners. Free parking. (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Important for Hilton Orlando guests who are driving over.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.