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
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More Than Convention Food
After a day of conference buffets, drive 5 minutes to a kitchen that makes everything from scratch
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Hilton Orlando
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.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Events
Host up to 60 guests in our private dining room, or up to 110 with a full restaurant buyout. Group menus from $60 per person — perfect for corporate dinners, celebrations, and team events.
Just 3 min from Hilton Orlando. Custom menus available. Free parking for the entire group.
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What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
— James R. — TripAdvisor"A hidden gem on International Drive. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisor
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions and Hilton Orlando.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
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.
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.
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Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. Free parking.
