Date Night — Walk Across the Street
Date Night Near DoubleTree Orlando
Handmade pasta, Italian wine, and a relaxed atmosphere — 3-minute walk from your hotel. No car needed.
Handmade pasta, Italian wine, and a relaxed atmosphere — 3-minute walk from your hotel. No car needed.
Ciao Italia is 0.1 miles from the DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort — directly across Westwood Blvd. You can see the restaurant from the hotel lobby. No driving, no parking search, no surge-priced rideshare. Walk out, cross the street, sit down.
Not attending SeaWorld? DoubleTree hotel guests receive 10% off food. Just show your room key.
Dine-in only. One discount per table. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off your table's food.
Valid ticket or pass required. Cannot be combined with other offers.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing. And it is right across the street from your hotel.
start with appetizers — it is complimentary when you show your DoubleTree room key with two entrees. That is how you begin date night at Ciao Italia. Walk across the street from your hotel, sit down, and start with something simple. No reservations required, though you can book via OpenTable if you want a specific time.
Split a bottle of Italian wine while you decide between handmade pasta and fresh seafood. The risotto alla pescatora, the veal piccata, the wild boar pappardelle — everything is made from scratch. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Arched columns and Italian pottery, but no pretension. You can come in a sundress or shorts. The Navarra family has been making people feel welcome here since 1991.
Walk back together after dinner — the whole evening is across the street. You had wine, you had tiramisu, and you do not need to figure out who is driving. Three minutes to your hotel room. That is what makes this the easiest date night in Orlando — real Italian food, no logistics, and you are home before you finish the conversation.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there is no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome. Come as you are from the hotel.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. And after wine with dinner, walk 3 minutes back to your room. No designated driver 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."
"We walked over from the DoubleTree and couldn't believe how good this place is. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible. Going back tomorrow."
Walk out the DoubleTree lobby, cross Westwood Blvd. You are at Ciao Italia. 3-minute walk. You can see the restaurant from the hotel.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops. Wine and beer.
Free parking lot right in front. But from the DoubleTree, just walk.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Semi-private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Group menus from $60/person.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| DoubleTree by Hilton | Directly across the street — 3-min walk |
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, on International Drive |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| Orange County Convention Center | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site (or walk from DoubleTree) |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
No dress code. Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks — but shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Come as you are from the hotel.
Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list with reds, whites, and sparkling options by the glass and by the bottle. Beer is also available. Wine and beer only — no full bar.
Yes. Show your DoubleTree room key and receive 10% off food. Just show your room key to your server. Dine-in only, one discount per table. Cannot be combined with the SeaWorld ticket discount.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket for 10% off food. Cannot be combined with the DoubleTree room key discount.
Yes. Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins are also welcome every night.
Warm, welcoming, and relaxed. Arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks — it looks elegant but feels casual. No stuffiness. Family-owned by the Navarras since 1991.
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is directly across the street — a 3-minute walk. Enjoy a bottle of wine with dinner and walk back together. No designated driver needed.
Yes. Housemade tiramisu, gelato, and other Italian desserts. A perfect way to end date night.
On International Drive — directly across from the DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort. Free parking right in front.
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DoubleTree guests: 10% off food with room key. SeaWorld ticket holders: 10% off food with park ticket. Offers cannot be combined. Walk back together after dinner.