Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center Dining Options
Skip the hotel restaurant. Real Italian food is right next door.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Beyond the Extended Stay America Convention Center Restaurant
Hotel restaurants exist because they are convenient, not because they are good. The food is fine. The prices are high. The experience is forgettable. Ciao Italia is right next door from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center — and it is the opposite of all that. A family-owned Italian restaurant where everything is made from scratch, the prices are fair, and guests come back multiple nights because the food is genuinely excellent. Pasta from $19. Chicken or veal parm under $28. A $13 kids menu that includes gelato. You will spend less than you would at the hotel restaurant and eat significantly better.
- Just right next door from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center
- Homemade pasta starting at $19
- Chicken Parmigiana $24, Veal Parm $28
- Kids eat for $13 with gelato included
- Italian wine list and beer
- 35+ years, 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
What Makes Us Different
The difference between Ciao Italia and a hotel restaurant is simple: we are a family. The same family has been running this kitchen since 1991. The recipes have not changed because they do not need to. Handmade pasta, homemade sauces, bread from the oven, and desserts made in house. No corporate menu. No frozen entrees. No heat-and-serve. Just a real Italian kitchen cooking real Italian food, right next door from your hotel. 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
Proximity
Right next door to Extended Stay America Convention Center
2-minute walk
Free parking available
About Dining Near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando
Staying at Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando puts you in one of Orlando's busiest districts. The Orange County Convention Center draws millions of visitors every year, and the surrounding blocks are packed with dining options. Finding one that feels personal takes a little local knowledge.
Ciao Italia sits at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, roughly 4 minutes from Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando. The Navarra family opened the doors in 1991 and has been cooking Italian food from scratch every night since. Open 5 to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Free parking out front.
The dinner menu is built around homemade Italian food. Start with Carpaccio di Manzo or Zuppa di Pesce. Move to handmade pasta like Penne alla Vodka con Salmone or Tortellini con Brasato. Secondi include Salmone Toscano, Veal Piccata, and lamb chops with mashed potatoes. Italian wine and beer pair with every course. Kids get their own menu at $13 with gelato.
Over 35 years, the restaurant has collected more than 4,000 reviews and 9 awards. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly. A private dining room accommodates up to 60 guests for events or group dinners. Walk-ins welcome nightly, or call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando
Head south on International Drive past the Convention Center. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on the left with free parking. About 4 minutes. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821. There is a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
More Questions About Dining Near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando
What restaurants are near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando for dinner?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the top-rated dinner options near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando, about 4 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade Italian food with an Italian wine and beer list. Open 5 to 10 PM. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking.
Can I walk in for dinner near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM. About 4 minutes from Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando, the restaurant has free parking and no reservation required. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center?
Ciao Italia is right next door from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center, about a 2-minute walk from the lobby. No car needed.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Most Extended Stay America Convention Center guests just walk over.
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 do private events?
Yes. Private dining room for up to 60 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 or visit the Private Events page.
Is Ciao Italia within walking distance of the convention center?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the OCCC, not walking distance. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant, and rideshare pickup is easy.
More From Ciao Italia
Better Than Hotel Dining
Homemade Italian, right next door. Family-owned since 1991.
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.