Best Option Near the Convention Center
Restaurants Nearby Hilton Orlando
Skip the chains and hotel restaurants. Drive 5 minutes to family-owned Italian
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Best Option Near the Convention Center
Skip the chains and hotel restaurants. Drive 5 minutes to family-owned Italian
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.
The convention area around the Hilton Orlando has what you would expect — chain restaurants, hotel lobbies with overpriced menus, and fast-casual spots designed for volume. None of it is bad. None of it is memorable.
Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia and the experience changes completely. This is a family restaurant that has been making real Italian from scratch for 35 years. The Navarra family opened the doors in 1991, and they are still here — still making the pasta by hand, still greeting guests, still earning the 4,000+ reviews that made them one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants.
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
“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Jennifer M. — OpenTable“Our hotel concierge recommended Ciao Italia and it did not disappoint. The lamb chops were perfect, the wine selection was great, and the staff treated us like regulars.”
— Verified Guest — Google"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
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from Hilton Orlando at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991, handmade Italian with 4,000+ reviews, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. Free parking. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive from the Orange County Convention Center. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, everything is made from scratch. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, Italian classics. Not a chain, not a hotel restaurant. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking.
Yes.
Ciao Italia is 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando — a quick 5-minute drive. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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.
