Restaurant Menu Near JW Marriott
Homemade pasta, seafood, veal, chicken parm, kids menu. Everything from scratch since 1991.
Every Dish Made From Scratch Daily
Dinner Menu at Ciao Italia — Near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
If you are staying at JW Marriott and looking for a restaurant with a real menu — not a hotel bar menu, not a chain menu — Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott.
Our dinner menu features homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, lamb chops, and housemade desserts. Everything is made from scratch daily. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato.
Scroll down to see the full tabbed menu. Wine and beer available. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
- About 10 minutes by car from JW Marriott
- 13 homemade pasta dishes
- 7 secondi (chicken, veal, salmon, lamb, grouper)
- 6 antipasti and 4 insalate
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Wine and beer selection
- Free parking lot
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
From Scratch, Every Night
The pasta is rolled fresh. The sauces are cooked from scratch. The bread is baked that day. Nothing on this menu comes from a freezer or a can.
Popular dishes include the sacchetti di filetto (truffle sage pasta with sliced filet), the risotto alla pescatora (seafood risotto), the chicken parmigiana, and the Australian lamb chops.
For the kids: spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, and steak bites — all $13, all with gelato for dessert.
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 kind of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian — homemade pasta, seafood, veal, chicken, lamb, and desserts. Everything from scratch.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, and steak bites.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Wine and beer are available. No cocktails or curated wine and beer selection.
What is the price range?
Pasta $19-$36. Secondi $24-$44. Kids menu $13. Casual dining, not fine dining.
How far from JW Marriott?
About 10 minutes by car. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking.
What are the best dishes at Ciao Italia?
Guest favorites include Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna Bolognese, Lamb Chops, and Risotto alla Pescatora. Everything is made from scratch daily.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
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.