Restaurants Near Hilton Orlando
Drive 5 minutes from the Hilton for handmade Italian at neighborhood prices. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Neighborhood Prices, Not Hotel Prices
The Hilton Orlando connects to the Orange County Convention Center via a covered walkway, and the restaurants inside that ecosystem know exactly what to charge. Convention prices. Tourist markups. A Caesar salad for $18. A plate of reheated pasta for $32. You are paying for proximity, not quality.
Drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia and pay neighborhood prices for food that is actually made from scratch. The Navarra family has owned this restaurant since 1991. They are not a hotel restaurant. They are not a chain. They are a family-run Italian kitchen on International Drive that charges real prices for real food. The math is obvious.
What $19 Gets You at Ciao Italia
Fettuccine Alfredo — $19. Made from scratch that day. Not the $35 hotel version sitting under a heat lamp. Same quality ingredients, better preparation, half the price.
Lasagna — $21. Classic Bolognese beef with mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Layered and baked in-house. Not the $38 "Chef's Lasagna" from the convention center banquet menu.
Chicken Parmigiana — $24. Breaded and cooked to order with marinara and melted mozzarella. The hotel charges $36 for the same dish made with less care.
You are not sacrificing quality to save money. You are getting better food at better prices. That is the difference between a family-owned restaurant and a hotel kitchen.
What 4,000 Reviewers Already Know
Ciao Italia is not a secret — it just is not on the convention center food map. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 culinary awards, and a Zagat rating earned across 35 years of serving Orlando visitors and locals. The Navarra family greets guests at the door. The pasta is rolled in the kitchen. The sauces simmer all afternoon.
Convention attendees find Ciao Italia on night one and come back every night of their conference. Business travelers bring clients here instead of the hotel restaurant. Families staying at the Hilton drive over for a casual Italian dinner where kids eat for $13 with gelato included. It is the kind of restaurant that earns its reputation one plate at a time.
Park Ticket = 10% Off
Visiting SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove during your trip? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. Combined with neighborhood prices that are already half of what the hotel charges, this is the best dining deal near the Hilton Orlando.
How to Get There
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. Head south on International Drive, turn onto Westwood Blvd, and you are there. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. No meters, no garages, no $20 valet.
Distance
0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando. 5-minute drive.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front. No valet fees.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Reservations
Book online through OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
Dress Code
No dress code. Shorts welcome. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
More Questions About Dining Near Hilton Orlando
What are the best restaurants near Hilton Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of the best restaurants near the Hilton Orlando — just 0.8 miles away, a 5-minute drive. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics at neighborhood prices. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards, Zagat rated. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Is there affordable dining near the Convention Center?
Yes. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from the Hilton Orlando and the OCCC. Fettuccine Alfredo is $19, Lasagna is $21, Chicken Parm is $24. Everything is made from scratch. Free parking. Show your SeaWorld ticket for 10% off.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from the Hilton Orlando?
Ciao Italia is 0.8 miles from the Hilton Orlando — about a 5-minute drive. Free parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Italian wine list and beer selection. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
What are Ciao Italia hours?
Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.
5-Minute Drive from the Hilton Orlando
0.8 miles — free parking at the restaurant
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5-minute drive. Real food, real prices. Free parking.
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.