Ciao Italia Ristorante exterior evening Orlando
Dinner Near Aloft

Dinner Near Aloft Orlando International Drive near SeaWorld

Homemade Italian just 3 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.

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Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd

Family dinner at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
35+
Years Open
4,000+
Reviews
9
Awards
$$
Price Range

Dinner Near Aloft Orlando International Drive near SeaWorld

Looking for dinner near Aloft Orlando International Drive near SeaWorld? Ciao Italia is 3 minutes — open nightly from 5 to 10 PM with homemade Italian food, a warm dining room, and 35 years of family tradition. Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. 4,000+ reviews.

What to Order

  • Start with Bruschetta or Burrata
  • Homemade pasta — Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna, Tortellini con Brasato
  • Fresh seafood — Linguine alle Vongole, Risotto alla Pescatora
  • Secondi — Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, Lamb Chops
  • Italian wine and beer to pair
  • $13 kids menu with gelato
  • Rack of lamb at Ciao Italia Orlando
    Italian charcuterie at Ciao Italia Orlando Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando
    Wine evening at Ciao Italia Orlando Linguine alle Vongole at Ciao Italia

    Better Than Hotel Dining

    Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.

    Practical Details

    Address

    6149 Westwood Blvd
    Orlando, FL 32821

    Hours & Phone

    Open Nightly 5–10 PM
    (407) 354-0770

    Parking

    Free parking lot
    right in front

    About Dining Near Aloft SeaWorld Orlando

    The area around Aloft SeaWorld has no shortage of restaurants, but most cater to the tourist crowd with predictable menus and inflated prices. Guests who want something different — something that locals actually recommend — tend to end up at Ciao Italia.

    Located just 3 minutes from the hotel on Westwood Boulevard, Ciao Italia is a family restaurant in the truest sense. The Navarra family has owned and operated it since 1991. The pasta is homemade. The bread comes out of the oven fresh. Nothing is pre-made or shipped in.

    After a day at SeaWorld or exploring International Drive, the last thing most guests want is another chain. Ciao Italia offers a genuine alternative — a neighborhood Italian restaurant with 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and a kids menu that includes gelato for $13.

    Free parking is right out front. Walk-ins are welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. It is the dinner spot Aloft guests come back to on their second and third nights.

    How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aloft SeaWorld Orlando

    Getting to Ciao Italia from the Aloft is simple. Turn onto Westwood Boulevard heading south and the restaurant is on your right within about 3 minutes. Free parking is available directly in front of the building. No need for rideshare — it is an easy drive.

    More Questions About Dining Near Aloft SeaWorld Orlando

    Do any restaurants near the Aloft SeaWorld offer free parking?

    Ciao Italia Ristorante has a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. It is about 3 minutes from the Aloft by car — no valet fees, no parking garage.

    Where do locals eat near SeaWorld Orlando?

    Locals recommend Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard. It is family-owned, has been open since 1991, and serves homemade Italian food nightly. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards back it up.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?

    Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.

    Do I need a reservation?

    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.

    Does Ciao Italia have free parking?

    Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.

    What are Ciao Italia hours?

    Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.

    Ciao Italia Ristorante is independently owned and operated. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Aloft or any hotel, resort, or attraction referenced on this page. Offers subject to change.

    Dinner Near Aloft

    Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.

    Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.