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Dinner Near Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld

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

Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner at Ciao Italia Orlando

Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd

Family dinner at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando
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Dinner Near Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld

Looking for dinner near Holiday Inn Express Orlando at 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 SeaWorld Orlando

    SeaWorld Orlando sits along International Drive, one of the most heavily trafficked tourist corridors in Central Florida. The park itself offers quick-service dining inside, but once you leave for the day, the surrounding area is packed with chain restaurants, buffets, and tourist traps competing for your attention.

    Finding a genuine, independent restaurant near SeaWorld takes a little local knowledge. The I-Drive strip is long and busy, and most of the restaurants along it cater to volume rather than quality. Families who have spent all day at the park deserve better than another overpriced chain meal.

    Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant located on Westwood Boulevard, just a few blocks south of SeaWorld. The Navarra family opened the doors in 1991 and has been serving the same homemade recipes ever since. Fresh pasta made daily, sauces that simmer for hours, and bread that comes out of the oven warm.

    The restaurant is casual, welcoming, and built for families. There is no dress code, the kids menu includes gelato, and you can walk in most nights without a reservation. It is the dinner spot that locals recommend to their friends visiting the parks.

    Getting to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld

    Ciao Italia is roughly half a mile south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, just off International Drive. The drive takes about 3 minutes with no highway involved. Turn right on Westwood from I-Drive and the restaurant is right there with free self-parking. If you are walking from nearby hotels, it is also an easy walk along International Drive.

    More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando

    What restaurants near SeaWorld are not chains?

    Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is an independent, family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld. The Navarra family has been running it since 1991. Unlike the chain restaurants on International Drive, everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.

    Can I get a discount at restaurants near SeaWorld with my ticket?

    Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner when you show a valid SeaWorld ticket or pass. The discount applies to your entire table. No coupon or app needed. Just show your ticket to your server. The restaurant is 3 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd.

    How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando

    The drive from SeaWorld Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

    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 Holiday or any hotel, resort, or attraction referenced on this page. Offers subject to change.

    Dinner Near Holiday

    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.