Near SeaWorld Orlando
Italian Restaurant Near SeaWorld Orlando
Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and warm Italian hospitality. Minutes from SeaWorld.
The Italian Restaurant SeaWorld Visitors Keep Coming Back To
After a full day at SeaWorld, the last thing you want is another chain restaurant with microwaved food and a 45-minute wait. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a few minutes from the park on Westwood Blvd, and it is a completely different experience. Family-owned since 1991, with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget you are in a tourist district. Over 3,000 guest reviews and 9 awards prove this is not just another restaurant near the park. It is the restaurant near the park.
SeaWorld visitors discover us and make Ciao Italia part of their annual Orlando trip. Year after year, families come back for the Risotto Pescatore, the Lasagna, the Veal Piccata, and the feeling of sitting down in a restaurant where someone actually cares about the food. That kind of loyalty does not happen by accident.
Real Italian Food, Not Theme Park Food
The SeaWorld area is full of dining options, but most of them are built for volume, not quality. Ciao Italia operates differently. Every pasta dish is made from scratch in our kitchen. The Risotto Pescatore is cooked to order with fresh shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari. The Pappardelle with Wild Boar ragu simmers for hours. The Australian Lamb Chops are a showstopper. This is food with substance, made by a kitchen that has been refining these dishes for more than 35 years.
For families, the menu has something for everyone. Kids gravitate toward the Chicken Parmigiana and pasta with marinara. Adults discover dishes like the Grouper Puttanesca or the Veal Marsala. Couples share a bottle of wine from our curated Italian list. Everyone leaves full and happy, which is exactly how dinner after a theme park day should end.
Walking Distance from SeaWorld Hotels
One of the biggest advantages of Ciao Italia is location. The Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites are on Westwood Blvd, some within walking distance of the restaurant. The Renaissance at SeaWorld is around the corner. The DoubleTree is across the road. The Hilton Orlando is half a mile away. If you are staying at any of these hotels, dinner at Ciao Italia is the easiest and best option you have.
And unlike the restaurants attached to the parks or the resort hotels, Ciao Italia offers free self-parking. After paying for parking at SeaWorld all day, pulling into a free spot at dinner feels like a small victory.
Make Ciao Italia Part of Your SeaWorld Trip
SeaWorld brings you to Orlando. Ciao Italia gives you a reason to come back. Whether it is your first visit or your twentieth, a dinner at our table is the kind of experience that stays with you. Real Italian food, personal service, and an atmosphere that feels like home. Over 35 years of families, tourists, and locals have proven that this is the Italian restaurant near SeaWorld worth finding.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
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Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
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Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Including all holidays.
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Parking
Complimentary self-parking for all guests. No valet fees or surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Ciao Italia to SeaWorld Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is located on Westwood Blvd, just minutes from SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica. It is one of the closest authentic Italian restaurants to both parks.
Is Ciao Italia open after SeaWorld closes?
Yes. We are open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM seven days a week, which aligns well with SeaWorld's evening closing times.
Does Ciao Italia have parking?
Yes. Free self-parking is available at 6149 Westwood Blvd. After paying for parking at SeaWorld all day, free parking at dinner is a welcome relief.
Can I walk to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld area hotels?
Some hotels on Westwood Blvd like the Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites are within walking distance. Others like the Renaissance at SeaWorld and DoubleTree are a very short drive.
Dinner Near SeaWorld Done Right
Handmade Italian food, a short drive from the park. Your SeaWorld day deserves this ending.
