Dining Near Embassy Suites OCCC
Restaurants Near Embassy Suites Convention Center Orlando
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 5-10 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-owned Italian since 1991. 5-10 min drive. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Orlando — Ciao Italia is a quick 5 to 10-minute drive. Family-owned Italian since 1991. Show your SeaWorld ticket, save 10%. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
Embassy Suites near the Convention Center has a complimentary breakfast, which is great. But dinner is a different story. The hotel restaurant is functional at best, and the chains along International Drive are no better. Ciao Italia is a 5 to 10-minute drive south — a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been serving Orlando visitors scratch-made food since 1991.
Convention visitors who discover Ciao Italia become regulars. The Pasta e Fagioli is the perfect warm start after a long day in the convention hall. The Fettuccine Alfredo is creamy and rich. The Salmone Toscano — pan-seared salmon with Tuscan herbs — is light and well-prepared. For groups, the private dining room seats up to 60, with group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person.
No dress code. Wine and beer. $13 kids menu with gelato. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. Free parking. Open every night 5 to 10 PM. (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a quick 5 to 10-minute drive from Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Orlando. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Ciao Italia is a quick 5 to 10-minute drive from Embassy Suites by Hilton Convention Center Orlando, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando. Free parking right in front.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails.
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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5-10 min from your hotel. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.