Dinner Near Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 15 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Real Italian, Not Resort Italian
Hard Rock Hotel is rock-and-roll luxury, but the on-site dining options lean heavily toward the resort price bracket. CityWalk is steps away, but every restaurant there is packed with park visitors and charging theme park prices. For an actual Italian dinner — the kind cooked from scratch by a family that has been doing this for 35 years — drive 15 minutes to Ciao Italia.
The difference is in the kitchen. Ciao Italia rolls its own pasta. The Lasagna is layered with Bolognese beef, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The Agnello — Australian lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus — is a showstopper. The Vodka con Salmone puts fresh salmon in a penne vodka cream that no chain restaurant can replicate.
Casual dress. No reservations required (though recommended for groups of 6+). Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Wine and beer available. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off dinner. Open every night 5 to 10 PM.
Why Guests Choose Ciao Italia
- 35+ years of family-owned Italian tradition by the Navarra family
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- Everything made from scratch daily — pasta, sauces, desserts
- Zagat rated with 9 culinary awards
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- 10% off dinner with your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket
- Free parking right in front of the restaurant
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
Bring Your SeaWorld Ticket
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10%. From the Hard Rock Hotel, take Universal Blvd south to International Drive — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Sit down to handmade pasta, order a glass of Italian wine, 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, 15 min from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 15-minute drive from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal 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, Orlando.
How far is Ciao Italia from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando?
Ciao Italia is a 15-minute drive from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando. Free parking right in front.
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.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
15 min from Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
From the Hard Rock Hotel, take Universal Blvd south to International Drive — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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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.