Dining Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Drive 5 minutes to dining that feels like someone invited you over. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Dining That Feels Personal
Hotel dining is efficient. You sit down, order from a menu designed by committee, eat something forgettable, and sign the check to your room. It is fine. It is not memorable. And when you are on vacation or traveling for work, you deserve something better than fine.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5-minute drive from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. The difference hits you the moment you walk in. The owner is on the floor. The servers know the menu because they have been here for years, not weeks. The kitchen is cooking every dish to order — not reheating, not microwaving, not pulling from a warming tray. This is personal dining. The kind where someone actually cares whether you enjoyed the meal.
The Navarra family has been doing this since 1991. Same building, same recipes, same dedication. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 culinary awards later, they are still here greeting guests and making sure every plate leaves the kitchen right. That is the dining experience you cannot get at a hotel.
Private Dining for Groups
Staying at the Renaissance with a group? Ciao Italia has private dining options that hotel banquet rooms cannot match — real food, personal service, and a space that feels like a dinner party, not a conference session.
- Private dining room — seats up to 60 guests. Perfect for wedding rehearsals, birthday celebrations, corporate dinners, or family reunions.
- Full restaurant buyout — up to 110 guests for the entire venue. Complete privacy for your event.
- Custom group menus — $60, $70, or $80 per person. Built around the same handmade dishes the restaurant has served for 35 years.
The Renaissance is a quick drive away, making it easy for your group to get there and back. Free parking for everyone. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your event or submit a private event inquiry.
The Navarra Family Difference
Ciao Italia is not a chain. It is not a franchise. It is not a restaurant group concept with investors and a marketing team. It is one family — the Navarras — who opened this restaurant in 1991 and never left.
For 35 years, they have been making pasta by hand, simmering sauces from scratch, and welcoming guests with the same Southern Italian hospitality they grew up with. The recipes have not changed because they did not need to. The Fettuccine Alfredo tastes the same today as it did in 1991. The Calamari Saltati is still sautéed in white wine lemon butter, not fried. The Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo still melts in your mouth.
That is the difference between a family restaurant and everything else. The food is personal. The service is personal. The experience is personal. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code. Come as you are.
SeaWorld Ticket Discount
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is right by the parks. If you spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove, bring your ticket to dinner. Show it at Ciao Italia and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. The discount applies every night.
How to Get There
From the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, head north on International Drive. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — a 5-minute drive, straight shot, same road. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet. Just pull in and walk through the front door.
Drive Time
5 minutes from the Renaissance. Straight shot on International Drive.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
More Questions About Dining Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Does Ciao Italia have private dining near the Renaissance?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests, and full restaurant buyouts accommodate up to 110. Custom group menus available at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Just a 5-minute drive from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your event.
What is the best dining experience near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers the best dining experience near the Renaissance — family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics served nightly from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards. 5-minute drive with free parking. Show your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet needed.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5 Minutes from the Renaissance
Quick drive on International Drive — free parking
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Personal Italian Dining
5-minute drive from the Renaissance. Free parking.
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.