Authentic Italian, 5 Minutes Away
Italian Restaurant Near Hilton Orlando
Real Italian food 0.7 miles from your hotel. Family recipes since 1991
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Authentic Italian, 5 Minutes Away
Real Italian food 0.7 miles from your hotel. Family recipes since 1991
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.
Not Olive Garden. Not a hotel restaurant pretending to serve Italian. Ciao Italia Ristorante is the real thing — a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family has been cooking authentic Southern Italian food since 1991.
The restaurant is 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando, at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive. A quick 5-minute drive. The Hilton connects directly to the Orange County Convention Center, so most guests are convention attendees looking for something better than the food court. They find it here — handmade pasta, recipes from Italy, 4,000+ reviews, highly awarded, and 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
“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
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is 0.7 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. The Navarra family has been making authentic Southern Italian food here since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian wine and beer. Over 4,000 reviews, highly awarded. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Ciao Italia is family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991 — not a chain, not a franchise. Every pasta is handmade in the kitchen. The recipes come from Italy. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. This is the real Italian restaurant that convention cities rarely have.
Yes. The discount applies to eligible food. Alcohol excluded. One discount per table.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Important for Hilton Orlando guests who are driving over.
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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.
