Restaurants By Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Homemade Italian on Westwood Blvd on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Waldorf Astoria Orlando Guests Love Ciao Italia
Staying at Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Skip the hotel restaurant and come to Ciao Italia — in the heart of the I-Drive corridor, a 12-minute drive to a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991. No chains. No room service markup. Just homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven, and a warm dining room. Over 4,000 reviews from guests who discovered it exactly the way you are right now.
What to Expect
- Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from Waldorf Astoria Orlando
- Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Italian wine list and beer selection
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5-10 PM
- 4,000+ reviews from guests like you
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
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. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
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.
About Dining Near Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando sets a standard for luxury dining with its on-site restaurants and elegant atmosphere. But even guests who appreciate fine resort cuisine sometimes want something more personal — a restaurant where the family name is on the sign and the owner is in the kitchen.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 12 minutes from the Waldorf Astoria on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been making homemade Italian food here since 1991 — fresh pasta, bread from the oven, sauces prepared from scratch every day.
This is not fine dining in the Waldorf sense. It is a neighborhood Italian restaurant where the food is exceptional because the family behind it has spent 35 years perfecting every dish. The authenticity is something even the best resort kitchens cannot replicate.
Wine and beer with dinner. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5-10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards. For Waldorf guests who want to experience how Orlando locals eat Italian, this is the place.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Waldorf Astoria Orlando
From the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, take Chelonia Parkway to International Drive, then head south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd — about 12 minutes total. Free parking lot right in front.
More Questions About Dining Near Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Where can Waldorf Astoria Orlando guests eat off-resort?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 12 minutes from the Waldorf Astoria. Homemade food since 1991, over 4,000 reviews, and an authentic experience you cannot get at a resort. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Is there authentic Italian food near the Waldorf Astoria Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard has been making homemade Italian food since 1991. About 12 minutes from the Waldorf. Fresh pasta, bread, traditional recipes. Walk-ins welcome with free parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
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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.