Restaurants By Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Tru guests walk to Ciao Italia once. Then they come back every night. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Tru Guests Come Back Every Night
Here is what happens. You check into the Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. You are tired from traveling. You do not want to get in a car. You start walking and you see Ciao Italia — a little Italian place at 6149 Westwood Blvd, right on International Drive. You walk in. You sit down. You order the Fettuccine Alfredo because you are playing it safe.
Then it arrives. And it is not the Alfredo you have had at chains. It is handmade pasta in a sauce that was made that afternoon by the same family that has been making it since 1991. You finish every bite. You look at the menu again. You start planning tomorrow night.
Night two, you are braver. You order the Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms. Your server remembers what you drank last night. By night three, you are ordering the Risotto alla Pescatora and wondering why you ever ate at chains. This is how it works at Ciao Italia. The Navarra family has been turning first-time visitors into regulars for 35 years.
Your First Night vs Your Third Night
Night One — The Classics: You are testing the waters. Start with the Bruschetta or Burrata. Order the Lasagna, the Chicken Parmigiana, or the Spaghetti con Polpette. These are the dishes that earned 4,000+ reviews. Safe, familiar, and executed at a level chains cannot touch.
Night Two — The Adventure: Now you trust the kitchen. Order the Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo — braised beef with truffle cream sauce. Try the Pappardelle al Cinghiale. The Calamari Saltati — sautéed calamari in white wine lemon butter sauce, not the usual breaded version you get everywhere else. Pair it with something from the Italian wine list.
Night Three — The Splurge: You know the drill now. The Risotto alla Pescatora with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. The Cernia alla Puttanesca — Gulf grouper with olives, capers, and tomato sauce. The Agnello — Australian lamb chops with mashed potatoes and asparagus. You finish with gelato and wonder if you can extend your stay.
No Car Required
Ciao Italia is under 5 minutes on foot from the Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. No car needed. No Uber needed. No parking garage to navigate. Just walk over, sit down, and eat well.
Think about what you save. An Uber to Restaurant Row and back is $15-20 each way. That is $30-40 you could spend on a Risotto alla Pescatora and a glass of Italian wine instead. Walk to Ciao Italia, spend the money on the food, and walk back to your hotel with a full stomach and a full wallet.
Free parking is available right in front of the restaurant if you do bring a car, but most Tru guests do not bother. The walk is the appetizer.
Convention Week? Even Better
The Orange County Convention Center is right down the road from your hotel. If you are in town for a convention, trade show, or conference, your days are long and your dining options are limited — unless you know about Ciao Italia.
After a full day of sessions, panels, and exhibit halls, walk to a real restaurant with real food. No convention center hot dogs. No hotel bar appetizers. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian wine and beer in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Bringing the team? The private dining room seats up to 60 for group dinners, client entertainment, or team celebrations. Full venue buyout holds up to 110. Custom menus available. Call (407) 354-0770 to set it up.
SeaWorld Ticket Discount
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check — from antipasti through dessert. Walk over from the Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area, show the ticket, and enjoy handmade Italian at a discount. Simple.
How to Walk Over
Exit the Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area and head toward International Drive. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — under 5 minutes on foot. No car needed, no Uber needed. Free parking lot right in front if you do bring the car. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM, or call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, walking distance from Tru by Hilton.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus available.
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More Questions About Dining by Tru by Hilton
Why do Tru by Hilton guests keep going back to Ciao Italia?
Because the food is that good and it is that close. Guests walk over the first night out of convenience, then come back every night because of the handmade pasta, the Navarra family hospitality, and the prices that make sense. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it — this is the restaurant Tru guests adopt for the week.
Is Ciao Italia good for multiple nights of dining?
Absolutely. The menu is deep enough to eat there every night without repeating. Night one you try the classics — Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana. Night two you go adventurous — Pappardelle al Cinghiale, Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo. Night three you splurge on seafood — Risotto alla Pescatora, Linguine alle Vongole. 13 pastas, 8 entrees, and a full antipasti menu.
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
Can I walk to Ciao Italia from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area?
Yes. Ciao Italia is under 5 minutes on foot from the Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. No car or Uber needed.
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 wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
Walking Distance from Tru by Hilton
Under 5 minutes on foot — no car needed
Get Walking Directions from Tru by HiltonMore From Ciao Italia
"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
— David K. — TripAdvisorWalk Over Tonight
Come once. Come back every night.
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.