Best Restaurants Near Wyndham Orlando International Drive
The best Italian restaurant near your hotel. 5-10 min drive on International Drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Restaurant Near Your Hotel
You came to Orlando for the parks, not for chain restaurants. Families and vacationers at the Wyndham deserve better than reheated pasta from a commissary kitchen. Ciao Italia Ristorante sits on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd — a short drive from your hotel. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, and they still make every sauce, every pasta, every dessert from scratch.
Over 4,000 reviews and 9 culinary awards later, Ciao Italia remains Orlando's go-to Italian restaurant for hotel guests, locals, and repeat visitors. Zagat rated. $$ pricing. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops are perfectly fine. This is casual, family-friendly Italian with upscale vibes and honest food.
What Sets Us Apart from the Tourist Traps
The International Drive corridor has dozens of restaurants fighting for your attention. Most serve frozen food at inflated prices. A few are decent chains. None of them are family-owned Italian restaurants that have survived 35 years on the same block.
At Ciao Italia, the Lasagna is layered fresh daily. The Fettuccine Alfredo is tossed in a sauce made from scratch — not poured from a bag. The Calamari Saltati is sautéed in white wine lemon butter, not deep-fried. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari, cooked to order in arborio rice. This is the food that earned those 4,000+ reviews.
Bring Your SeaWorld Ticket
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10%. Sit down to handmade Italian and keep a little more in your pocket. The discount applies to your entire dinner check — antipasti through dessert.
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, a short drive from Wyndham I-Drive.
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. Group dining packages available.
Getting Here from Wyndham I-Drive
Ciao Italia is a short drive from Wyndham Orlando International Drive. Head to International Drive and look for 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking right in front. No valet, no meters, no garage — just pull in and walk through the door. Open every night from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Wyndham Orlando International Drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a short drive from Wyndham Orlando International Drive on International Drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, serving 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, Orlando.
How far is Ciao Italia from Wyndham Orlando International Drive?
Ciao Italia is a short drive from Wyndham Orlando International Drive. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive with free parking right out front.
Why is Ciao Italia considered the best restaurant near Wyndham Orlando International Drive?
35 years of family-owned consistency, 4,000+ reviews, 9 culinary awards, Zagat rating, scratch-made food, and a location a short drive from your hotel on International Drive. No other restaurant near Wyndham I-Drive combines that history with that quality.
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 — antipasti through dessert.
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. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770. Reservations also available through OpenTable.
Does Ciao Italia have wine and beer?
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 at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no valet, no garage.
What are Ciao Italia's hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
5-10 min drive from Wyndham I-Drive
6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive
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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.