Near Hilton Buena Vista Palace
Restaurants Near Hilton Buena Vista Palace
Authentic Italian dining 20 minutes from Hilton Buena Vista Palace. Since 1991.
Authentic Italian dining 20 minutes from Hilton Buena Vista Palace. Since 1991.
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), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Restaurants Near Hilton Buena Vista Palace. Near SeaWorld & Convention Center. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 12 minutes from Universal, and 20 minutes from Disney World.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
The Hilton Buena Vista Palace is one of the premier hotels in the Disney Springs area, and the dining options nearby reflect the tourist-heavy location. Disney Springs has plenty of restaurants, but most come with long waits, high prices, and the same corporate polish. After a day at the parks, you deserve something different.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from the Hilton Buena Vista Palace on Westwood Boulevard, near SeaWorld. The Navarra family has been cooking authentic Italian food here since 1991. The pasta is handmade, the seafood is fresh, and the atmosphere is intimate and personal — everything the Disney Springs restaurants are not.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
Yes. Ciao Italia is available on Uber Eats and DoorDash, or call (407) 354-0770 for takeout.
Yes. The intimate atmosphere, handmade pasta, Italian wine list, and private dining for up to 60 guests make it ideal for celebrations.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is 20 minutes from the Hilton Buena Vista Palace. Family-owned since 1991 with handmade pasta and over 4,000 reviews.
Ciao Italia is approximately 12 miles and 20 minutes from the Hilton Buena Vista Palace via I-4 and International Drive.
Absolutely. The handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian cooking are a significant upgrade over the chain restaurants near Disney Springs. Free parking saves additional money.
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato, walk-ins welcome, casual atmosphere, and private dining for groups up to 60.
Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 PM to 10 PM, seven days a week. Reservations recommended on weekends.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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20 minutes from your hotel. Authentic Italian since 1991. Open tonight.