Restaurants Near Hampton Inn Orlando near SeaWorld
Skip the chains and hotel food. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes away with free parking — family-owned Italian since 1991. 10% off with your SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Settle for Chains When Ciao Italia Is 5 Minutes Away?
The International Drive corridor is lined with chain restaurants that all serve the same reheated food at tourist prices. You can eat at any of them and forget the meal before you get back to the hotel. Or you can drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia Ristorante and have a dinner you will actually remember.
At 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive, Ciao Italia has been family-owned by the Navarras since 1991. Everything is made from scratch — the pasta, the sauces, the bread, the desserts. The menu covers traditional Southern Italian from antipasti through secondi, with 13 pasta dishes, 8 main courses, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 culinary awards confirm what hotel guests have known for decades: this is the best dinner near your hotel.
How Ciao Italia Compares
- Chain: Frozen pasta reheated in a microwave. Ciao Italia: Rolled and cut in the kitchen that morning.
- Chain: Corporate menu designed by a committee. Ciao Italia: Family recipes from Southern Italy.
- Chain: 45-minute wait on a Saturday. Ciao Italia: Walk-ins welcome every night.
- Chain: Generic wine from a gun. Ciao Italia: Curated Italian wine list and beer selection.
- Chain: No personality. Ciao Italia: Navarra family at the door for 35 years.
Save 10% With Your Park Ticket
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket at dinner and save 10% on the entire check. Free parking right in front of the restaurant. Open 5 to 10 PM, seven nights a week. (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. On International Drive, 5 minutes away with free parking from Hampton Inn SeaWorld.
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 group dining packages available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Hampton Inn Orlando near SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a quick 5-minute drive with free parking at Ciao Italia from Hampton Inn Orlando near SeaWorld. 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, 9 awards. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando.
Can I drive to a restaurant from Hampton Inn SeaWorld?
Yes. Ciao Italia is a 5-minute drive from Hampton Inn SeaWorld with free parking right in front. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
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.
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.
Do I need a reservation at Ciao Italia?
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 — no cocktails.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5 Minutes from Hampton Inn SeaWorld
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"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. — TripAdvisorBest Italian 5 Minutes From Your Hotel
Drive 5 minutes from Hampton Inn SeaWorld. Bring your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
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.