Best Restaurants Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

The Best Restaurant Is 5 Minutes Down the Road

The best restaurant near the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is a straight shot down Westwood Blvd. Drive 5 minutes north and you are at Ciao Italia Ristorante — a family-owned Italian restaurant with over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating earned over 35 years of serving Orlando visitors and locals.

The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. They are still here, still cooking everything from scratch, still greeting guests at the door. Free parking right in front when you arrive. No meters, no garages, no valet fees — just pull in and walk through the door.

Coming from SeaWorld? Bring Your Ticket

The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is right by the parks — that is why you booked it. After a full day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove, show your ticket at Ciao Italia and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check — antipasti through dessert.

The drive from both the Renaissance and the parks to Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes. Same road, no highway, free parking when you arrive. You already spent the day at the park — now save on dinner too.

About Dining Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld sits right next to the parks — SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove are all minutes away. Guests staying here are usually visiting the parks, attending a conference, or both. After a full day, the question is always the same: where to eat dinner that is not the hotel restaurant and not a chain.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a quick 5-minute drive from the Renaissance, at 6149 Westwood Boulevard on International Drive. Head north on Westwood Blvd — it is a straight shot, no turns, no highway. The Navarra family has owned and operated the restaurant since 1991, serving handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. It is not a chain. It is not a hotel restaurant. It is a neighborhood Italian place that has been feeding Orlando visitors and locals for more than 35 years.

The menu covers traditional Italian from start to finish. Antipasti like Bruschetta and Burrata. Handmade pastas including Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna, and Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo with braised beef and truffle cream. Seafood dishes like Linguine alle Vongole and Risotto alla Pescatora. For secondi, there are options like Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Parmigiana, and Australian lamb chops. An Italian wine list and beer selection are available to pair with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included.

The restaurant has earned more than 4,000 reviews and 9 awards over the years. There is a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests for larger parties, group dinners, or special occasions. Walk-ins are welcome every night, and reservations are available by calling (407) 354-0770. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — no dress code required.

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