Restaurants Nearby Hilton Orlando
Skip the chains and hotel restaurants. Drive 5 minutes to family-owned Italian. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Option Is 5 Minutes from Hilton Orlando
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.
It is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando, on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking right in front. No reservation required, but recommended for groups.
Why Convention Guests Choose Ciao Italia
After days of hotel dining, convention guests discover Ciao Italia and wonder why they did not come sooner. The food is different — everything is made from scratch, not reheated from a commissary. The atmosphere is different — this is a family-run restaurant where the owner works the floor, not a corporate outlet with rotating staff.
- 4,000+ reviews — one of Orlando's most-reviewed Italian restaurants
- 9 culinary awards and a Zagat rating earned over 35 years
- Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily
- Sautéed Calamari, Risotto alla Pescatora, Australian lamb chops
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- Italian wine and beer curated to pair with the food
- Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code
No Convention Markup
Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices. The same quality food that hotels charge double for. Handmade Fettuccine Alfredo is $19, not $35. Chicken Parmigiana is $24 with fresh breadcrumbs and same-day marinara. Lasagna is $21. Even the top-end dishes — Risotto alla Pescatora at $36, Australian lamb chops at $44 — are priced for a neighborhood restaurant, not a convention center.
The Navarra family has been serving this food at these prices for 35 years. They are not gouging tourists. They are feeding their neighbors — and for a few nights during your convention stay, you get to be one of them.
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.
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. 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 Restaurants Near Hilton Orlando
What restaurants are near Hilton Orlando?
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, 9 awards, and a Zagat rating. Free parking. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Is there good food near the Convention Center that isn't a chain?
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.
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
How far is Ciao Italia from the Hilton Orlando?
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — a quick 5-minute drive. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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.
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5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with ticket.
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.