JW Marriott Restaurants Nearby

Nearby Restaurants for JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Guests

Staying at JW Marriott and looking for nearby restaurants? Most of the options within walking distance are chains. For a real dinner, Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott.

We are a family-owned Italian restaurant making everything from scratch since 1991. Pasta, sauces, bread, desserts — all homemade daily. Free parking right in front.

This is the nearby restaurant that JW Marriott guests keep telling each other about. Over 4,000 reviews. 9 awards. Come see why.

• About 10 minutes by car from JW Marriott
• Everything homemade from scratch
• 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards
• Kids menu $13 with gelato
• Free parking lot
• Walk-ins welcome
• Private dining for up to 60
• Family-owned since 1991

Why Go Nearby When You Can Go Great

The closest restaurants to JW Marriott might be walking distance, but the food is chain food. Ciao Italia is 10 minutes away and the food is in a different league.

Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, lamb chops, chicken parm, risotto — everything made by the Navarra family. The owner is in the kitchen every night.

Once you eat here, the hotel restaurant stops being an option. The short drive is worth it.

About Dining Near JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

JW Marriott guests have access to some of Orlando's finest resort dining. But even luxury travelers reach a point where they want something real — a family-owned restaurant with no corporate menu, no ambiance engineering, just great food.

Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from the JW Marriott. The Navarra family has been making homemade Italian food on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. The pasta is fresh. The bread comes out of the oven daily. The sauces are made from scratch.

The contrast between resort dining and Ciao Italia is part of the appeal. No pretense, no performance — just a family cooking the food they have been cooking for 35 years. Many JW guests say it is the best meal of their trip.

Wine and beer available. Free parking. Private dining room for groups up to 60. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5-10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews confirm what one visit proves.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes

Getting to Ciao Italia from the JW Marriott takes about 10 minutes. Drive toward International Drive and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 with a free parking lot in front. Easy route with no tolls.

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