Restaurants Near DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort
The best restaurant near the DoubleTree is across the street. Handmade Italian, not reheated chains. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Option Is Right Across the Street
The International Drive corridor has no shortage of chain restaurants. Reheated pasta, frozen breadsticks, corporate menus designed by committee. You have seen the names. You already know what you are getting — the same food you can eat at home, served by staff who started last week, in a dining room that looks identical to the one in your hometown.
Or you can walk across the street from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort and eat at a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch for 35 years.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits at 6149 Westwood Blvd, right across from the DoubleTree. The Navarra family opened it in 1991 and they are still there every night. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are slow-cooked. The bread is warm. Nothing comes from a freezer, a microwave, or a corporate supply chain. It is real food made by real people who have been doing this for three and a half decades.
What 4,000 Reviewers Already Know
Ciao Italia is not a secret. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, Zagat rated. But because it is a small family restaurant — not a chain with 400 locations — you get something no franchise can replicate: personal service, handmade food, and a dining experience where the owner actually cares whether you enjoyed your meal.
The reviews speak for themselves. Guests at the DoubleTree walk across the street, sit down for dinner, and leave wondering why they ever considered eating at a chain. The Fettuccine Alfredo is made to order. The Chicken Parmigiana is breaded fresh. The Risotto alla Pescatora has clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in a broth that took hours to build. This is not food that was prepped in a commissary kitchen and shipped to Orlando in a truck.
Chains vs. Family-Owned
Here is the difference between a chain restaurant and Ciao Italia, and it starts before you sit down.
Chain restaurant: Frozen pasta shipped from a warehouse. Corporate recipes designed by a test kitchen in another state. Different staff every week. Manager rotates every six months. The food in Orlando tastes the same as the food in Omaha because it literally is the same food.
Ciao Italia: Handmade pasta made in-house every day. Family recipes brought from Italy by the Navarra family. The same family has been there for 35 years. Same kitchen, same commitment, same food every night. The Lasagna you eat tonight is the same recipe that has earned 4,000+ reviews and 9 awards since 1991.
The chain has a marketing budget. Ciao Italia has a reputation — built one plate at a time over three and a half decades, right here on this corner, right across the street from your hotel.
What to Order
The menu covers traditional Italian from appetizers through dessert. Start with the Burrata — fresh burrata with prosciutto di Parma, arugula, and sundried tomato vinaigrette. Or the sautéed calamari in the Zuppa di Pesce with clams, mussels, and shrimp.
For pasta, the Fettuccine Alfredo is creamy and made to order. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms — is the kind of dish you will not find at any chain within a hundred miles. The Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo with braised beef and truffle cream is another standout.
For secondi, the Chicken Parmigiana, lamb chops, and Pan-Seared Salmon are all popular. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. The Italian wine list and beer selection are curated to pair with everything on the menu.
SeaWorld Ticket = 10% Off
Spending the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Walk across the street from the DoubleTree to Ciao Italia and bring your park ticket. Show it at your table and save 10% on your entire dinner — appetizers, pasta, seafood, wine and beer, everything on the menu.
No coupon code. No app. Just show your ticket. The chains do not offer that. Neither does the hotel restaurant. Ciao Italia does, because they want you to skip the chains and eat real food instead.
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 and Westwood Blvd.
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.
How to Walk Over from the DoubleTree
Exit the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort lobby and cross Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is right across the street at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The walk takes about 2 minutes. You can see the restaurant from the hotel. Free parking lot in front if you prefer to drive, but you will not need your car.
Open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants near DoubleTree Orlando Theme Park Resort?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is right across the street from the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort. Family-owned since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards, and Zagat rated. Handmade Italian pasta, fresh seafood, and classic dishes every night from 5 to 10 PM. Walk across the street — no car needed.
Are there non-chain restaurants near the DoubleTree?
Yes. Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant right across the street from the DoubleTree. The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards. Not a chain — a family restaurant that has been on the same corner for 35 years.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner. No coupon needed — just show the ticket at your table.
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 welcome.
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. Wine and beer only.
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.
Right Across the Street from the DoubleTree
Walk across Westwood Blvd — 2 minutes from lobby to table
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Skip the Chains
Walk across the street for real Italian. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
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.