Dining Near Hilton Orlando
Drive 5 minutes for dining that feels like someone invited you over. Private dining available. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Dining That Feels Personal
Convention dining is efficient. Hotel restaurants serve crowds. Everything is designed for throughput — buffet lines, pre-set menus, servers who are juggling 20 tables at once. It works, but it is not dining. It is fuel.
Drive 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando to Ciao Italia and the difference is immediate. The owner works the floor. The kitchen cooks to order. The pasta is made by hand that afternoon. The sauces simmer all day. You are not a room number here — you are a guest in the Navarra family's restaurant, and they have been doing this since 1991.
After three days of convention food, this is the meal that reminds you what dining is supposed to feel like. Less than a mile from the Hilton, with free parking right in front.
Private Dining for Convention Groups
Planning a team dinner during a convention at the OCCC? Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests — perfect for client entertainment, team celebrations, or executive dinners away from the convention floor. Full restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 110.
Group dining packages run $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom Italian menus built around your group. The restaurant is a 5-minute drive from both the Orange County Convention Center and the Hilton Orlando, which connects to the OCCC via covered walkway.
Convention attendees have been booking Ciao Italia for group dinners for over 35 years. It is close enough to be convenient and far enough to feel like an escape from the convention center.
- Private dining room seats up to 60 guests
- Full restaurant buyout up to 110 guests
- Group dining packages: $60 / $70 / $80 per person
- Custom menus for any dietary need
- 5-minute drive from Hilton Orlando and OCCC
- Free parking for the entire group
The Navarra Family Difference
Ciao Italia is not a chain. It is not a hotel outlet. It is not a franchise that rotates managers every six months. The Navarra family opened this restaurant in 1991 and they are still here — same family, same recipes, same warmth that earned over 4,000 reviews and 9 culinary awards.
The food is Southern Italian, made from scratch every day. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are fresh. The bread is baked daily. Everything on the menu — from the Sautéed Calamari to the Risotto alla Pescatora — is cooked to order. Italian wine and beer are available to pair with dinner.
After a week of convention dining where every meal feels identical, the Navarra family's restaurant feels like a reset. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — no dress code. Shorts welcome.
SeaWorld Ticket Discount
Visiting SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove during your stay at the Hilton? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. The parks are minutes from both the Hilton and Ciao Italia, making it easy to combine a day at the park with a real Italian dinner.
How to Get There
Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando — less than a mile at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Head south on International Drive, turn onto Westwood Boulevard, and look for the restaurant on your right. Free parking lot right in front.
Distance
0.8 miles from Hilton Orlando. Quick 5-minute drive.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
Hours
Open 7 nights a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
More Questions About Dining Near Hilton Orlando
Does Ciao Italia have private dining near Hilton Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests, plus full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. It is a 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando and OCCC. Custom menus available for convention groups. Call (407) 354-0770.
Is there a personal dining experience near the Convention Center?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center and Hilton Orlando. Family-owned since 1991, the Navarra family greets every table personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics — the opposite of convention dining.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ciao Italia offer group dining for convention groups?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers group dining packages at $60, $70, and $80 per person for groups of any size. Private dining room for up to 60, full buyout for up to 110. Five minutes from the OCCC and Hilton Orlando.
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 and flip-flops welcome.
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 have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5-Minute Drive from Hilton Orlando
0.8 miles — free parking at the restaurant
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Personal Italian Dining
5-minute drive from Hilton Orlando. Private dining available.
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.