Best Restaurants Near Hilton Orlando
5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando. Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Restaurant 5 Minutes from Hilton Orlando
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, 9 culinary awards, 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.
What Makes Ciao Italia the Best
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition by the Navarra family
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- Everything made from scratch daily — pasta, sauces, desserts
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- Convention-friendly — private dining room seats up to 60 for team dinners
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- 10% off dinner with your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket
- Free parking right in front — important since you are driving from the Hilton
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
The Convention Center Dinner Solution
The Hilton Orlando connects directly to the Orange County Convention Center via a covered walkway. That makes it one of the most popular hotels for convention attendees — and it means thousands of people are looking for dinner every night after the exhibit hall closes.
Most of them end up at the hotel restaurant, paying convention-city prices for convention-city food. Or they wander into the food court. Neither option is memorable. Neither is worth writing home about.
Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia. Park for free. Sit down to handmade Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, or Risotto alla Pescatora — the kind of food that makes the whole trip better. Need a team dinner? The private dining room seats up to 60. Group dining packages run $60, $70, or $80 per person. Call (407) 354-0770 to set it up.
Visiting SeaWorld? Bring Your Ticket
If your convention schedule includes a day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove, bring your ticket to dinner. Show it at Ciao Italia and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. The parks are just minutes away from the Hilton Orlando, and Ciao Italia is a quick drive from both.
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. On International Drive, 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60 — perfect for convention team dinners. Full venue buyout up to 110.
How to Drive to Ciao Italia
Head west on International Drive. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando. About 5 minutes. Free parking lot right in front. No valet, no meters, no garage — just pull in and walk through the door.
More Questions About Dining Near Hilton Orlando
What is the best restaurant near Hilton Orlando?
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, 9 awards. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Is there a good restaurant near the Convention Center?
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.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
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. Important for Hilton Orlando guests who are driving over.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5 Minutes from Hilton Orlando
0.8 miles — free parking when you arrive
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5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
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.