Restaurants By Las Palmeras Orlando
The I-Drive resort area has chains. We have a family kitchen since 1991.
Walk-Ins Welcome — Free Parking
Why Leave the Resort for Dinner
International Drive is packed with restaurants, but most of them are the same chains you can find at home. When you are staying at Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations — especially for a full week — you want at least one dinner that feels different. Ciao Italia is that dinner. A family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes south on I-Drive where the Navarra family has been making everything from scratch for over 35 years. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are fresh. The bread comes out of the oven. It is the kind of meal you remember after the vacation is over.
- 5 minutes south on International Drive from Las Palmeras
- Handmade pasta starting at $19
- Lamb chops, veal, chicken parm — real secondi
- Kids menu $13 with gelato included
- Italian wine and beer with dinner
- 35+ years, 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, Zagat rated
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome nightly
- Open 5-10 PM every evening
What Makes Us Different
We are not a chain and we are not a hotel restaurant. Ciao Italia is a family business. The Navarra family opened this restaurant in 1991 and they still run the kitchen and the dining room personally. The menu is Italian — not Italian-inspired, not Italian-fusion, just Italian. Handmade pasta. Sauces made fresh daily. Bread from the oven. Desserts made in house. That is what 35 years of doing the same thing looks like. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Proximity
Free parking lot
5 minutes from Las Palmeras
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining By Las Palmeras Orlando
Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations attracts families and vacation club members who stay for extended visits. The resort is well-positioned on International Drive with easy access to SeaWorld, Aquatica, and the I-Drive entertainment corridor. But the immediate dining options are dominated by fast-casual chains and tourist-oriented restaurants that charge resort prices for average food.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits 5 minutes south on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family opened the restaurant in 1991 and has never changed the approach: everything is made from scratch, every night. The menu features homemade pasta from $19, secondi like Chicken Parmigiana at $24 and lamb chops at $44, and a seafood-rich Risotto alla Pescatora at $36.
Guests from Las Palmeras consistently discover Ciao Italia through reviews and word of mouth. The restaurant has earned more than 4,000 reviews and 9 awards. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. The dining room is casual — families with kids, couples on date night, and groups celebrating special occasions all share the space.
A private dining room seats up to 60 for reunions, birthdays, or group dinners. The $13 kids menu includes gelato and covers a full range of options for children 10 and under. Free parking and walk-ins welcome, or call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Las Palmeras
Exit Las Palmeras and head south on International Drive. After about 2 miles, turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on the left at 6149 Westwood Blvd with a free parking lot in front. Total drive time is approximately 5 minutes. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
More Questions About Restaurants By Las Palmeras
Can I walk to restaurants from Las Palmeras Orlando?
There are chain restaurants within walking distance of Las Palmeras on I-Drive. For a real sit-down Italian dinner, Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive south on International Drive. Free parking and walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Is there good Italian food by Las Palmeras Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, 35+ years in business. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
About Dining Near Restaurants By Las Palmeras
When you are visiting Restaurants By Las Palmeras in Orlando, finding a genuine Italian dinner can feel impossible among the chains and tourist traps. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer since 1991 — a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard where everything is made from scratch.
The Navarra family runs the kitchen personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily, and housemade desserts. The menu includes classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana alongside refined dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora.
With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and over 35 years of service, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants in the Orlando area. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Restaurants By Las Palmeras
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Restaurants By Las Palmeras. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
More Questions About Dining Near Restaurants By Las Palmeras
What is a good Italian restaurant near Restaurants By Las Palmeras?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Where can I have dinner near Restaurants By Las Palmeras?
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from Las Palmeras Orlando?
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes by car from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations, heading south on International Drive. Free parking at the restaurant.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. The kids menu is $13 for children 10 and under and includes gelato for dessert. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, and more.
Is there parking at Ciao Italia?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No valet, no meters — just pull up and walk in.
What type of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, secondi like lamb chops and veal parm, and a full range of antipasti, soups, and salads. Italian wine and beer with dinner.
Can I host a private dinner near Las Palmeras?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests. Ideal for family reunions, birthdays, and group dinners. Call (407) 354-0770.
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Better Than Chain Restaurants
Homemade Italian, 5 minutes from your resort. Family-owned 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.