Magical Dining Near Hilton Orlando
35 years of family recipes, personal service, and food made with love. 5 minutes from Hilton Orlando. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
What Makes Dining Magical
It is not the chandelier or the tablecloth. It is the family that greets you at the door. The pasta that was made by hand that morning. The sauce that has been simmering since lunch. The server who remembers what you ordered last night. That is Ciao Italia.
The Navarra family opened this restaurant in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. They are still here. Still cooking everything from scratch. Still greeting guests by name when they walk through the door. That kind of consistency over 35 years is rare in any city — in a tourist corridor like International Drive, it is extraordinary.
When people search for a magical dining experience near Hilton Orlando, they are not looking for molecular gastronomy or a celebrity chef. They are looking for food that makes them feel something. The kind of meal where you lean back in your chair and say, that was the best dinner of the trip. That is what Ciao Italia delivers, every single night.
35 Years of Making Memories
Families come back year after year. Convention attendees make Ciao Italia their first dinner every time they are in Orlando. Couples who had their rehearsal dinner here bring their kids a decade later. Over 4,000 reviews say the same thing — this was the best meal of the trip.
Nine culinary awards. A Zagat rating. But what matters more than any award is the fact that people keep coming back. Not because of a Yelp listing or a Google ad, but because the food is real and the experience is personal.
The Menu That Makes It Happen
From the $11 Pasta e Fagioli that warms you up to the $44 Lamb Chops that make it a celebration. Over 40 dishes, all handmade, every night. Sauteed Calamari Saltati in white wine lemon butter. Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo with braised beef and truffle cream. Risotto alla Pescatora loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. Chicken Parmigiana breaded and cooked to order.
Italian wine and beer are available to pair with everything. The $13 kids menu includes gelato. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts and flip-flops welcome, no dress code required.
A Family Restaurant Run by a Family
The Navarra family has been here since 1991. Same kitchen, same heart, same commitment. You do not get that at a hotel restaurant. You do not get that at a chain. You get it at a place where the owner is in the dining room every night, where the recipes have not changed because they do not need to, and where the staff treats every guest like a neighbor.
That is the difference between eating dinner and having a dining experience. One fills your stomach. The other fills your memory.
Park Ticket? 10% Off
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check. A day at the parks followed by handmade Italian — that is how you do Orlando right.
How to Get There from Hilton Orlando
Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive from the Hilton Orlando — 0.8 miles south on International Drive. Turn onto Westwood Blvd and the restaurant is right there at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking lot in front. No valet fees, no parking garage, no meters. Just pull in and walk through the front door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most memorable dining experience near Hilton Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from Hilton Orlando. The Navarra family has been serving handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Nine awards. Zagat rated. The kind of dinner that makes a trip to Orlando worth remembering.
Is Ciao Italia good for special occasions?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room for up to 60 guests and offers full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations. Packages from $60/person with custom Italian menus. Call (407) 354-0770.
What makes Ciao Italia special?
Everything is made from scratch — the pasta, the sauces, the desserts. The Navarra family has owned and operated the restaurant since 1991. The servers know the regulars. The food is authentic Southern Italian. No chains, no shortcuts, no frozen anything. That is what 4,000+ reviews are built on.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
How far is Ciao Italia from Hilton Orlando?
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from Hilton Orlando — a 5-minute drive down International Drive. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Does Ciao Italia have a dress code?
No. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming. Shorts, flip-flops, and come-as-you-are attire are all welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups of 6+. Call (407) 354-0770.
More From Ciao Italia
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorExperience It Tonight
5-minute drive. Free parking. Memories included.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on International Drive since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.