Best Restaurants Near Hyatt Regency Orlando on International Drive
Family-owned Italian on International Drive — 5-10 min from your hotel. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
International Drive Has One Real Italian Restaurant
International Drive is packed with chain restaurants, tourist traps, and places that microwave their pasta. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and looking for the best restaurant on I-Drive, the answer is not a chain — it is a family-owned Italian place that has been here since 1991.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency. The Navarra family still owns and operates the restaurant, still makes everything from scratch, and still greets guests at the door. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards confirm what regulars already know: this is the best Italian on I-Drive.
No dress code. No pretension. Just handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian wine and beer to wash it down. Free parking in front. Open every night 5 to 10 PM.
Why I-Drive Regulars Skip the Chains
The chain restaurants along International Drive serve the same menu they serve in every other city — premade sauces from a bag, pasta boiled in bulk, desserts shipped frozen. You did not fly to Orlando to eat that.
At Ciao Italia, the Lasagna is layered with Bolognese beef, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, baked until golden. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale features wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms and pecorino. The Linguine alle Vongole is made with fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. This is the food that earns 4,000+ reviews — not a marketing budget.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check.
Practical Details for Hyatt Regency Guests
5-10 min drive from the Hyatt Regency. Free parking lot right in front of Ciao Italia. Walk-ins welcome or call (407) 354-0770 to reserve. Casual dress — come as you are. Bring the conference badge, the family, or both.
Private dining room seats up to 60 for group dinners. Full venue buyout up to 110 guests. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person. The Navarra family handles every detail.
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, 5-10 min from Hyatt Regency.
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 group dining menus available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Hyatt Regency Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency Orlando. 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. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
How far is Ciao Italia from Hyatt Regency Orlando?
Ciao Italia is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
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.
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 at Ciao Italia?
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. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Can Ciao Italia host a group dinner for Hyatt Regency Orlando convention guests?
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
5-10 min from Hyatt Regency
On International Drive — free parking at the door
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Best Italian on International Drive
5-10 min from Hyatt Regency. Free parking. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
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.