Places to Eat Near Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center

The Local Favorite Near Extended Stay America Convention Center

Ask anyone who has stayed near SeaWorld where to eat, and Ciao Italia comes up every time. It is right next door from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center — a family-owned Italian restaurant with over 4,000 reviews and 35 years of history on Westwood Blvd. This is not a tourist trap. It is the place where locals eat on date night, families celebrate birthdays, and hotel guests come back every night of their trip. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are fresh. The bread is warm. And the $13 kids menu with gelato makes it one of the best family dining values in Orlando.

• Right next door from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center
• 4,000+ reviews — the local favorite
• Family-owned and operated since 1991
• Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, warm bread
• Kids menu $13 with gelato included
• Italian wine list and beer
• Free parking, walk-ins welcome
• Open nightly 5-10 PM, 7 days a week

What Guests Say

Over 4,000 guests have reviewed Ciao Italia, and the story is always the same: they found it because it was close to their hotel, and they came back because the food was exceptional. The handmade pasta, the fresh sauces, the warm bread, the family atmosphere — it all adds up to the best dining experience near Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center. And at these prices, it is a better value than any hotel restaurant. Pasta from $19. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Show your SeaWorld or Aquatica ticket for 10% off. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.

About Dining Near Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando

The area around Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando is built for conventions, expos, and large-scale events. International Drive runs through it all, lined with hotels, restaurants, and attractions. But the best dinner options are often the ones on International Drive.

About 4 minutes from Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando, Ciao Italia Ristorante has been a family-run neighborhood staple since 1991. The Navarra family makes everything from scratch — pasta, sauces, desserts — and serves dinner nightly from 5 to 10 PM at 6149 Westwood Boulevard. Free parking right in front.

Expect a full Italian dinner menu — from Pasta e Fagioli and Bruschetta to handmade Lasagna, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, and fresh seafood risotto. The secondi include Chicken Marsala, Veal Parmigiana, and Australian lamb chops. The restaurant offers Italian wine and beer with dinner. There is a $13 kids menu that includes gelato, so it works for families of all sizes.

With more than 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, Ciao Italia has a track record that speaks for itself. The dining room is casual and welcoming — no dress code, no pretension. Groups up to 60 can reserve the private dining room. Call (407) 354-0770 or just walk in.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Extended Stay America Convention Center Orlando

Head south on International Drive past the Convention Center. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on the left with free parking. About 4 minutes. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821. There is a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM.

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