Best Restaurants Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area

The Best Restaurant Within Walking Distance of Your Hotel

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a short walk from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Under 5 minutes on foot down Westwood Blvd — no car, no Uber, no hassle. Just walk out the door and head to 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.

The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 and they are still here. Still cooking everything from scratch. Still greeting guests at the door. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating earned across 35 years of feeding Orlando visitors and locals. This is the best restaurant within walking distance of your hotel, and it is not close.

Perfect for Convention Guests

Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area is exactly where the name says — in the convention center area. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is nearby, and if you are in town for a conference, trade show, or expo, you already know the food options at the convention center are overpriced and underwhelming.

After a long day of sessions, panels, and networking, walk to Ciao Italia for a real Italian dinner. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, Italian wine and beer. Sit down, unwind, eat food that was actually made by hand today. No convention center markup. No reheated hotel food. Just a family-owned restaurant that has been doing this for 35 years.

Need a group dinner for your team? Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests. Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Custom menus available for corporate events, team dinners, and client entertainment. Call (407) 354-0770 to book.

About Dining Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area

Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area sits in the heart of Orlando's convention and theme park corridor. Guests staying here are typically visiting the Orange County Convention Center for conferences and expos, or heading to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove. After a full day, the question is always the same: where to eat.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a short walk from Tru by Hilton, at 6149 Westwood Boulevard on International Drive. 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 is Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, Brasato, 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 corporate events after the convention. 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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