Food Near DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort
Your hotel has room service. Across the street has a full handmade Italian kitchen. 10% off with your park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Real Food Is Right Across the Street
Hotel food is prepped in bulk and reheated to order. That is how hotels work — efficiency over quality, volume over care. There is nothing wrong with it when you are tired and need something quick. But when you want a real meal, you deserve better.
Ciao Italia is right across the street from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, and everything is made by hand daily. The pasta dough is rolled fresh. The bolognese simmers for hours. The bread comes out of the oven throughout the night. Walk across from the hotel and taste the difference in the first bite.
This is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been doing it this way since 1991. Same family, same kitchen, same standards for over 35 years. The Navarra family did not get 4,000+ reviews and 9 culinary awards by cutting corners. They did it by making real food, every single night, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
What Made-From-Scratch Tastes Like
The Chicken Parmigiana is breaded with fresh breadcrumbs and topped with marinara that was made that day — not poured from a can. The Fettuccine Alfredo uses real butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano, not a premix from a bag. The Risotto alla Pescatora is stirred to order with fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and sauteed calamari over arborio rice.
The Lasagna is layered with bolognese beef ragu, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano — the kind of lasagna that takes time to build. The Linguine alle Vongole is tossed with fresh clams in a white wine garlic sauce that smells like the Italian coast. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale comes with wild boar ragu, porcini mushrooms, and pecorino.
This is the difference between food that was assembled and food that was cooked. You can taste it. Over 4,000 reviewers have tasted it. Walk across from the DoubleTree and taste it yourself.
40+ Dishes, All Made Fresh
The menu covers the full range of Italian dining, from soups to secondi. Start with Pasta e Fagioli ($11) or Aragosta Bisque ($13). Share a Bruschetta ($12) or Burrata ($18). Move into handmade pastas ranging from $19 to $36. Finish with Chicken Marsala ($24), Veal Parmigiana ($28), Pan-Seared Salmon ($32), or Australian Lamb Chops ($44).
Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. Six options — Spaghetti Marinara, Spaghetti and Meatball, Penne alla Vodka, Kids Cheese Ravioli, Kids Steak Bites, and Fettuccine Alfredo. Something for everyone at the table, no matter how picky.
Upscale vibes, casual comfort. No dress code. Shorts welcome. Wine and beer available to pair with your meal. Free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Bring Your Park Ticket
Visiting SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at Ciao Italia and save 10% on your entire dinner. No coupon required, no app to download. Just walk across the street from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, show your ticket, and the discount applies to your full table.
Annual passes count too. It is one of the easiest dinner savings near the parks — real handmade Italian food with a real discount, no strings attached.
How to Walk Over
From the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, walk out the main entrance and cross the street. Ciao Italia is right there at 6149 Westwood Blvd — a 2-minute walk. No car needed. Free parking is available if you do drive, but most DoubleTree guests walk right over.
The restaurant is on International Drive and Westwood Blvd, directly across from the hotel. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations available at (407) 354-0770.
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, across from the DoubleTree.
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.
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 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. Wine and beer only.
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.
Is the food at Ciao Italia made from scratch?
Yes. Every dish at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily. The pasta dough, the sauces, the meatballs, the bread — all handmade in-house by the same kitchen that has been cooking this way since 1991. Nothing is premade or reheated.
Where can I get real Italian food near DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is right across the street from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Family-owned since 1991. Everything made from scratch — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, in-house bread. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and receive 10% off your dinner at Ciao Italia. The restaurant is across the street from DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort.
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Walk Across the Street for Real Food
Handmade Italian, right across from the DoubleTree.
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.