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Places to Eat Near Hilton Orlando
Forget the list. There's one place you need to try. 5-minute drive, handmade Italian, free parking. 10% off with park ticket.
Forget the list. There's one place you need to try. 5-minute drive, handmade Italian, free parking. 10% off with park ticket.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Wine and beer only. Casual dress welcome. 4,000+ reviews. 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — a 5-minute drive. Free self-parking. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Looking for places to eat near Hilton Orlando? Ciao Italia is 5 min away — family-owned Italian with 4,000+ reviews. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
You have seen the "top 10 restaurants near OCCC" lists. Half are chains, half are closed, and the rest charge convention prices for reheated food. Here is the one you actually need: Ciao Italia, 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando, family-owned since 1991.
The Navarra family opened this restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive more than 35 years ago. They are still here, still cooking everything from scratch, still greeting guests at the door. Over 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. This is not a recommendation from an algorithm — it is 35 years of proof.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is the best place to eat near the Hilton Orlando — just 0.8 miles away, a 5-minute drive. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics. Over 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, Zagat rated. Fettuccine Alfredo $19, Lasagna $21, Chicken Parm $24. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991 — just 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando and the OCCC. Everything is made from scratch daily. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. Kids menu $13 with gelato. No dress code.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Yes. Italian wine list and beer selection. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with park ticket.