Food Near Hilton Orlando
After a day of conference buffets, drive 5 minutes to a kitchen that makes everything from scratch. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Real Food Is 5 Minutes Away
Convention food is fuel. It gets the job done — boxed lunches, buffet lines, pre-portioned plates served to hundreds at once. Hotel restaurants do the same thing with better lighting and bigger prices. Neither is food you will remember tomorrow.
Drive 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando and sit down at Ciao Italia. The difference is immediate. The pasta is made by hand that afternoon. The sauces start from whole tomatoes and fresh herbs, not a can. The bread comes out of the oven that day. Everything on the menu is cooked to order by a kitchen that has been doing this since 1991. Less than a mile from your hotel, free parking right in front.
What Made-From-Scratch Tastes Like
The Chicken Parmigiana at Ciao Italia uses fresh breadcrumbs and same-day marinara — not the pre-breaded, frozen cutlet that hotel kitchens reheat. The Risotto alla Pescatora is stirred to order with clams, mussels, shrimp, and sautéed calamari. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale is slow-braised wild boar ragu over handmade pasta with porcini mushrooms and pecorino.
The Linguine alle Vongole uses fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. The Fettuccine Alfredo is simple and perfect: cream, butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, tossed with pasta that was made hours ago.
This is what food tastes like when a family has been perfecting it for 35 years.
40+ Dishes, All Made Fresh
The menu covers traditional Italian from antipasti through dessert. Soups start at $11, handmade pastas from $19 to $36, secondi from $24 to $44. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert — six options including Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Kids Steak Bites.
Italian wine and beer are available to pair with dinner. No cocktails, no full bar — just a curated selection that complements the food. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Shorts welcome, no dress code.
Park Ticket = 10% Off
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 a quick drive from both the Hilton Orlando and Ciao Italia.
How to Get There
Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando — 0.8 miles at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
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 Food Near Hilton Orlando
Is the food at Ciao Italia made from scratch?
Yes. Everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked in-house. The Navarra family has been cooking this way since 1991. Over 40 dishes on the menu, all made to order.
Where is the best food near the Convention Center?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center and the Hilton Orlando. Family-owned since 1991 with 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and a Zagat rating. Handmade Italian, not convention food. Free parking. 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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
What kind of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Southern Italian cuisine made from scratch. Handmade pastas like Fettuccine Alfredo, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, and Risotto alla Pescatora. Secondi like Chicken Parmigiana, lamb chops, veal, and fresh grouper. Italian wine and beer. $13 kids menu with gelato.
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 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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Real Food, 5 Minutes Away
Drive over from the Hilton. Free parking.
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.