More Than Convention Food
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.
After a day of conference buffets, drive 5 minutes to a kitchen that makes everything from scratch. 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. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. 5-minute drive from Hilton Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Real food near Hilton Orlando. Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia — everything handmade since 1991. 40+ dishes, $13 kids menu with gelato. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
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.
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.
Is the food at Ciao Italia really made from scratch?
Yes. The Navarra family kitchen makes everything from scratch daily, including all pastas, sauces, and desserts. Nothing is pre-made or frozen. Hilton Orlando guests are often surprised by the difference, and we are just 0.7 miles away.
Where does Ciao Italia source its ingredients?
Ciao Italia uses high-quality Italian and domestic ingredients sourced for freshness. The kitchen has maintained these standards since 1991. Hilton Orlando guests consistently notice the quality difference at just 0.7 miles from the hotel.
Are the sauces at Ciao Italia homemade?
Every sauce at Ciao Italia is made from scratch in the kitchen. The Bolognese, marinara, Alfredo, pesto, and all specialty sauces are prepared fresh daily. Just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Is the pasta at Ciao Italia handmade?
Yes. Ciao Italia makes pasta by hand in the kitchen. The handmade pastas include pappardelle, tortellini, ravioli, and more. Hilton Orlando guests love the texture and flavor that only fresh handmade pasta delivers, just 0.7 miles away.
What desserts does Ciao Italia offer?
Desserts are made in-house and include Tiramisu, Cannoli, Panna Cotta, and gelato. The $13 kids menu includes gelato for dessert. Everything prepared fresh, just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
Can Ciao Italia accommodate dietary needs for Hilton Orlando guests?
Yes. The kitchen accommodates gluten-free, vegetarian, and other dietary needs. Because everything is made from scratch, the kitchen has full control over ingredients. Let your server know when you arrive. We are just 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando.
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 have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
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 |
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.
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, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. Handmade Italian, not convention food. Free parking. 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner check.
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.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Drive over from the Hilton. Free parking.