Near Homewood Suites
Places to Eat Near Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks
The local favorite. Homemade Italian, 2 minutes down Westwood Blvd. 4,000+ reviews.
The local favorite. Homemade Italian, 2 minutes down Westwood Blvd. 4,000+ reviews.
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. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Places to Eat near Homewood Suites Orlando. Near SeaWorld & Convention Center. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh.
Homemade pasta. Free parking. Kids menu with gelato. 2 minutes down westwood blvd from your hotel.
Ask anyone who has stayed near SeaWorld where to eat, and Ciao Italia comes up every time. It is 2 minutes down Westwood Blvd from Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks — 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.
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 Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks. 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.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 one of the top-rated dinner options near Homewood Suites Orlando, about 5 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade Italian food with an Italian wine and beer list. Open 5 to 10 PM. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM. About 5 minutes from Homewood Suites Orlando, the restaurant has free parking and no reservation required. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia is 2 minutes down Westwood Blvd from Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks. Free parking right in front.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Ciao Italia is a sit-down restaurant and does not deliver. However, the restaurant is 5 minutes from most International Drive and SeaWorld area hotels, with free parking.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Homemade Italian. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.