Food Near Las Palmeras Orlando
Tired of resort food? Real Italian is 5 minutes away.
Walk-Ins Welcome — Free Parking
Real Food Near Las Palmeras
After a few days at Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations, the food options on International Drive start to blur together. The same burgers, the same pizza chains, the same overpriced tourist menus. When you are ready for a meal that actually tastes like someone cared about cooking it, Ciao Italia is 5 minutes south on I-Drive. The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch here since 1991. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are made fresh every day. The bread comes out of the oven. It is the kind of food that makes you wonder why you ate at the resort for the first three nights.
- 5 minutes from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations
- Everything made from scratch, nothing frozen
- Pasta from $19, Chicken Parm $24
- Kids menu $13 with gelato for children 10 and under
- Italian wine and beer available
- Family-owned since 1991 — 35+ years
- 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5-10 PM
What Makes Us Different
On International Drive, food is a commodity. Restaurants serve volume. The goal is to get tourists in, feed them something adequate, and move on to the next table. Ciao Italia has never worked that way. The Navarra family runs the kitchen and the dining room. The food is made by hand, cooked to order, and served by people who actually care whether you enjoy it. That is why people leave reviews. That is why they come back the next night. 35 years of that approach has produced 4,000+ reviews and 9 awards. 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
Parking & Proximity
Free parking lot
5 minutes from Las Palmeras
Walk-ins welcome
About Food Near Las Palmeras Orlando
The food landscape around Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations is typical of International Drive: fast food, chain restaurants, and overpriced tourist spots. There is nothing wrong with grabbing a quick meal after a day at SeaWorld or Aquatica. But when you want something genuinely good — a meal where the food is made from scratch and the experience feels personal — the options thin out quickly.
Ciao Italia Ristorante fills that gap. Located 5 minutes south on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, the Navarra family has been cooking authentic Italian food since 1991. The menu is extensive: soups, antipasti, salads, handmade pasta, and secondi ranging from Chicken Parmigiana to lamb chops to Gulf Grouper. Prices are reasonable — pasta starts at $19, and the $13 kids menu includes an entree and gelato.
Guests from Las Palmeras who discover Ciao Italia often come back multiple times during their stay. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Families with young children are as comfortable as couples on a date night. Italian wine and beer are offered with dinner — no cocktails, keeping it simple and focused on the food.
The restaurant has earned more than 4,000 reviews and 9 awards over its 35+ year history. A private dining room seats up to 60 for group meals and celebrations. Free parking is available in front. Walk-ins are welcome every night, or call (407) 354-0770.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Las Palmeras
Drive south on International Drive from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard after approximately 2 miles. Ciao Italia is on the left at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking lot in front. The trip takes about 5 minutes. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
More Questions About Food Near Las Palmeras
What food is available near Las Palmeras Orlando?
International Drive has chain restaurants and fast food near Las Palmeras. For scratch-made Italian food, Ciao Italia is 5 minutes south on I-Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM with free parking.
Where is the best food near Las Palmeras by Hilton?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd — 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, 4,000+ reviews, and 9 awards. The Navarra family has been cooking since 1991. Walk-ins welcome.
About Dining Near Las Palmeras
When you are visiting Las Palmeras in Orlando, finding a genuine Italian dinner can feel impossible among the chains and tourist traps. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer since 1991 — a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard where everything is made from scratch.
The Navarra family runs the kitchen personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily, and housemade desserts. The menu includes classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana alongside refined dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora.
With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and over 35 years of service, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants in the Orlando area. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Las Palmeras
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
More Questions About Dining Near Las Palmeras
What is a good Italian restaurant near Las Palmeras?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Where can I have dinner near Las Palmeras?
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, soups, antipasti, salads, and secondi like lamb chops, veal parm, and fresh fish. Italian wine and beer with dinner.
Is the food at Ciao Italia made fresh?
Yes. Everything is made from scratch daily — the pasta, the sauces, the bread, and the desserts. Nothing frozen, nothing pre-made.
How far is good food from Las Palmeras Orlando?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes south on International Drive from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Does Ciao Italia have food for picky eaters?
Yes. The menu is broad — from simple Fettuccine Alfredo and Lasagna to the kids menu with chicken fingers and spaghetti. Something for everyone.
Can I get takeout from Ciao Italia near Las Palmeras?
Ciao Italia is primarily a dine-in restaurant. Call (407) 354-0770 to ask about availability. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
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Real Food, Not Resort Food
Scratch-made Italian, 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. 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.