Best Restaurants Near Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando
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Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Convention Guests Keep Coming Back to Ciao Italia
You are staying at the Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, near the Orange County Convention Center. You have spent the day in sessions, walking exhibit halls, shaking hands, and eating convention food that tastes like it was prepared three states away. Now you need real food. Not a chain restaurant. Not the hotel lobby bar. Something that actually tastes like somebody cared.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Centre, on International Drive and Westwood Blvd at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando. The Navarra family opened this restaurant in 1991 and they are still here — still rolling pasta by hand, still making sauces from scratch, still greeting convention groups and families at the door every night. That is 35 years of consistency, and it shows in the 4,000+ reviews.
This is not a hotel restaurant with inflated prices and reheated food. It is a casual, family-owned Italian place where you can walk in wearing your conference badge and nobody blinks. Zagat rated. 9 culinary awards. Free parking right in front. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
What Makes Ciao Italia the Best Near Rosen Centre
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition by the Navarra family
- 4,000+ reviews — one of the most-reviewed Italian restaurants in Orlando
- Everything made from scratch daily — pasta, sauces, desserts
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- 5-10 min drive from Rosen Centre, near OCCC
- 10% off dinner with your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket
- Free parking right in front of the restaurant
- Walk-ins welcome every night, 5 to 10 PM
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
- Private room seats 60, full venue buyout up to 110
After the Convention: Real Italian, Not Convention Food
Convention dining is designed for volume, not flavor. Lukewarm pasta in aluminum trays, generic salads, bread rolls that could double as doorstops. After a day at the Orange County Convention Center, your team deserves better.
At Ciao Italia, the Fettuccine Alfredo is tossed in a pan with real cream and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter — not battered and dropped in a fryer. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari over arborio rice. The Chicken Parmigiana is breaded and cooked to order. Even the kids eat well — $13 gets them pasta and gelato.
Bring your team. Bring your clients. Bring your conference badge and your appetite. The food here is what you remember about Orlando — not the PowerPoint slides.
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 Rosen Centre.
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 Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Centre Hotel 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 Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando?
Ciao Italia is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Centre Hotel 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 Rosen Centre Hotel 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.
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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.