JW Marriott Orlando Dining
Skip room service. Homemade Italian about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott. Free parking. Since 1991.
Better Than Room Service — 10 minutes From Your Hotel
Dining Options Near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Staying at JW Marriott? The hotel dining options are convenient but limited. For a real dinner — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven — drive 10 minutes to Ciao Italia.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991. Everything is made from scratch every single day. The owner is in the kitchen. The food is honest. The prices are fair.
Free parking right in front. Walk-ins welcome. This is the dining option JW Marriott guests wish they knew about on night one.
- About 10 minutes by car from JW Marriott
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants at JW Marriott charge hotel prices for standard food. Ciao Italia charges normal prices for food that was made by hand today.
The difference is obvious from the first bite. Homemade pasta tastes different from dried pasta. Fresh sauce tastes different from jarred sauce. And bread from the oven beats a breadbasket every time.
Once JW Marriott guests find us, they stop eating at the hotel. That says everything.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
The JW Marriott at Grande Lakes is one of Orlando's premier luxury resorts, with multiple on-site restaurants and a world-class spa. Guests here are accustomed to quality. But sometimes the best dining experience is the one you did not expect to find.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott on Westwood Boulevard. It is not a resort restaurant — it is a family-owned Italian spot where the Navarra family has been cooking from scratch since 1991. The food is honest, the atmosphere is unpretentious, and the prices do not include a resort premium.
Upscale guests who dine at Ciao Italia often remark on the quality of the homemade pasta and the authenticity of the recipes. This is not Italian-American fusion or a trendy reinterpretation — it is traditional Italian cooking done by a family that has been doing it for over 35 years.
Free parking, walk-ins welcome, wine and beer with dinner. Open nightly 5-10 PM. The private dining room seats up to 60. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards. Sometimes the best restaurant near a luxury hotel is not another luxury restaurant.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
From the JW Marriott Grande Lakes, head west on Central Florida Parkway toward International Drive, then south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — about 10 minutes total. Free parking lot right in front.
More Questions About Dining Near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Is there authentic Italian dining near the JW Marriott Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott. The Navarra family has made everything from scratch since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh bread, and traditional recipes.
What off-resort restaurants are near JW Marriott Grande Lakes?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is about 10 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991, it serves homemade Italian food nightly 5-10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards, free parking, and walk-ins welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dining options near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott — homemade Italian since 1991 with free parking.
Is Ciao Italia better than hotel dining?
The food is homemade from scratch daily by a family that has been cooking since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it.
What are the hours?
Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week.
Is parking free?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available.
Is Ciao Italia open late for hotel guests?
Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM, seven days a week. Last seating is around 9:30 PM.
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Dinner Near JW Marriott
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.