Dinner Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Skip the hotel snack bar. Walk to handmade Italian in under 5 minutes. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Your Hotel Doesn't Have a Restaurant. We Do.
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area is a smart-stay hotel — great rooms, great price, no restaurant on site. That is actually a good thing, because Ciao Italia is a short walk away and it is better than any hotel restaurant you have been to.
The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991. Everything is made from scratch — the pasta, the sauces, the desserts. Walk down Westwood Blvd, sit down, and eat real food made by real people. Under 5 minutes on foot. No car, no ride share, no parking hassle.
This is a casual, welcoming neighborhood restaurant with 4,000+ reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating. Shorts are welcome. Kids are welcome. You are welcome.
What to Order Tonight
First time? Here is where to start.
- The Classics: Lasagna ($21), Chicken Parmigiana ($24), Fettuccine Alfredo ($19) — the dishes that earned those 4,000+ reviews
- Pasta Done Right: Spaghetti con Polpette ($19) with a homemade meatball, or Pappardelle al Cinghiale ($26) with wild boar ragu and porcini
- The Splurge: Risotto alla Pescatora ($36) — loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in arborio rice
- For the Kids: $13 gets any kids pasta plus gelato for dessert — Spaghetti Marinara, Cheese Ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo, and more
- Start with: Bruschetta ($12) or Calamari Saltati ($16) — sautéed calamari in white wine lemon butter sauce
Pair everything with a glass from the Italian wine list or a cold beer. Wine and beer are available to complement every dish on the menu.
After the Convention? Walk to Dinner.
If you are in town for a conference or trade show at the Orange County Convention Center, you know the drill — long days, bad food, overpriced coffee. When the convention floor closes, the last thing you want is another lukewarm hotel meal or a 30-minute Uber to Restaurant Row.
Ciao Italia is a short walk from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Walk down Westwood Blvd, sit down, and let someone cook you a proper dinner. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, Italian wine and beer. No I-Drive traffic. No surge pricing. Just good food within walking distance.
Hosting a group dinner for your team or clients? The private dining room seats up to 60 guests with custom menus. Full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan it.
SeaWorld Ticket = 10% Off
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check. The discount covers everything from antipasti to dessert. Walk from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area to Ciao Italia, sit down to handmade Italian, and save while you are at it.
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, walking distance from Tru by Hilton.
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. Custom menus available.
Or book right here
How to Walk Over
Head down Westwood Blvd from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — under 5 minutes on foot. No car needed, no Uber needed. Free parking is available out front if you drive, but most Tru guests just walk. It is that close.
More Questions About Dinner Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Where should Tru by Hilton guests eat dinner?
Walk to Ciao Italia Ristorante — under 5 minutes on foot from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian wine and beer. 4,000+ reviews, Zagat rated, 9 awards. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Is there a walkable restaurant near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is under 5 minutes on foot from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Head down Westwood Blvd and you are there. No car or Uber needed. Handmade Italian, $13 kids menu with gelato, free parking if you drive. (407) 354-0770.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
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.
Walking Distance from Tru by Hilton
Under 5 minutes on foot — no car needed
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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorWalk to Dinner
Under 5 minutes on foot. Bring your park ticket for 10% off.
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.