Food Near Marriott's Grande Vista Resort
Skip hotel food. Homemade Italian about 5 minutes from Grande Vista. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
Homemade Pasta, Bread, Sauces — Made Fresh Every Night
The Best Food Near Marriott's Grande Vista Resort
The food options near Grande Vista are mostly chains and hotel restaurants. If you want something real — food made by hand, by a family, from scratch — Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Grande Vista.
Homemade pasta. Fresh sauces. Bread from the oven. Desserts made in house. This is not corporate cooking. This is the Navarra family making Italian food the way they have since 1991.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome every night. The best food near your hotel is not at your hotel.
- About 5 minutes by car from Grande Vista
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews on Google
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking in front
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Why Grande Vista Guests Leave the Hotel for Dinner
Because the food is different. You can taste it. Homemade pasta does not taste like dried pasta. Fresh sauce does not taste like a jar. Bread from the oven does not taste like a breadbasket.
Guests at Grande Vista find Ciao Italia on the first night and come back every night after. The kids love the gelato. The adults love the wine and the pasta. Everyone loves the prices.
This is what dinner should be on vacation — easy, delicious, and affordable. Not a hotel markup. Not a chain. Real food.
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 Marriott's Grande Vista Orlando
Grande Vista guests have full kitchens, but that does not mean they want to grocery shop and cook every night of vacation. Ciao Italia offers the perfect excuse to take a night off — homemade Italian food just 8 minutes away.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 on Westwood Boulevard and has never changed the formula: everything from scratch, every day. Fresh pasta, bread from the oven, sauces simmered to order. No shortcuts.
For Grande Vista families, the kids menu ($13 with gelato) and the casual atmosphere make it an easy choice. No dress code, no attitude — just a neighborhood Italian restaurant doing what it has done for over 35 years.
Walk-ins are welcome. Free parking out front. Wine and beer with dinner. Open nightly 5-10 PM. The kind of place where you go once and come back for the rest of the trip.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Marriott's Grande Vista Orlando
Getting to Ciao Italia from Grande Vista takes about 8 minutes. Drive toward I-Drive, then turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 with a free parking lot directly in front. Straightforward drive.
More Questions About Dining Near Marriott's Grande Vista Orlando
Is there kid-friendly Italian food near Marriott Grande Vista?
Yes. Ciao Italia is 8 minutes from Grande Vista and has a $13 kids menu with gelato. Highchairs available, casual atmosphere, free parking, and walk-ins welcome nightly.
What are the best dinner options near Grande Vista Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a top-rated family-owned Italian restaurant about 8 minutes from Grande Vista. Homemade pasta, fresh bread, wine and beer, and a private dining room for groups up to 60. Open since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best food near Marriott's Grande Vista Resort?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — homemade Italian since 1991, about 5 minutes from Grande Vista. Free parking.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
No. Pasta starts around $19. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. Casual neighborhood pricing.
Can I come in casual clothes?
Yes. Come in park clothes, shorts, flip-flops. No dress code.
Is there parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it open late?
Open nightly until 10 PM.
What appetizers does Ciao Italia serve?
Popular starters include Bruschetta, Burrata with prosciutto, Carpaccio di Manzo, Antipasto Italiano, and Zuppa di Pesce. All made fresh.
More From Ciao Italia
Real Food Near Grande Vista
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian since 1991.
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.