Real Food, 5 Minutes Away
Food Near Hilton Orlando
Skip hotel prices and convention food. Drive 5 minutes to handmade Italian. 10% off with park ticket.
Skip hotel prices and convention food. Drive 5 minutes to handmade Italian. 10% off with park ticket.
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.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Wine and beer only. Casual dress welcome. Over 4,000 reviews. 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best food near Hilton Orlando and the Convention Center. 5-minute drive, 0.7 miles. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, seafood, wine and beer. 4,000+ reviews. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
The Hilton Orlando connects directly to the Orange County Convention Center by a covered walkway. That means most guests are here for conferences, trade shows, and conventions. After a long day of exhibit halls and breakout sessions, they are hungry for something better than the hotel restaurant or the convention center food court.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. A quick 5-minute drive. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, with over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. Free parking right in front. Better than convention center food, better than hotel restaurant prices. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
Italian wine and beer to pair with everything. Casual and welcoming — no dress code, shorts welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
How is the food prepared at Ciao Italia near the Hilton Orlando?
Everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily. Pastas are handmade, sauces are slow-cooked, and desserts are prepared in-house. The kitchen has been running this way since 1991, just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Can Ciao Italia accommodate dietary restrictions for Hilton Orlando guests?
Yes. The kitchen can accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary needs. Let your server know when you sit down and they will guide you through the menu. We are just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
What are the most popular dishes at Ciao Italia?
Hilton Orlando guests frequently order the Lasagna Bolognese, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Piccata, and handmade pastas like Pappardelle and Tortellini Brasato. The fresh seafood specials are also a favorite, and we are just 0.7 miles from the hotel.
How does Ciao Italia compare to chain restaurants near the Hilton Orlando?
There is no comparison. Ciao Italia is family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, with everything made from scratch. Chain restaurants use pre-made ingredients. Our 4,000+ reviews and Zagat rating speak for themselves, just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Does Ciao Italia serve seafood near the Hilton Orlando?
Yes. Fresh seafood is a core part of the menu including Branzino, Salmone, shrimp dishes, and rotating daily specials. Everything is prepared to order in the scratch kitchen, just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Are portions generous at Ciao Italia?
Hilton Orlando guests are always impressed by the portion sizes. Italian-style generous servings at $$ pricing. Many guests take leftovers back to the Hilton Orlando, which is just 0.7 miles away.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Hilton Orlando | 0.7 miles — minutes away |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Yes. Ciao Italia is about a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center and the Hilton Orlando. Better than convention center food, better than hotel restaurant prices. Handmade Italian, family-owned since 1991. Free parking. (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Important for Hilton Orlando guests who are driving over.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with park ticket.