Restaurants Near Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld
Homemade Italian just 3 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Why Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld Guests Choose Ciao Italia
After checking in, the first question is always the same: where should we eat tonight? If you are staying at Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld, the answer is easy. Ciao Italia is 3 minutes — a 5-minute drive to a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews from guests who discovered it exactly the way you are right now.
What to Expect
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking
Free parking lot
right in front
About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
After a full day at SeaWorld Orlando, the usual routine is predictable: leave the park, drive up International Drive, and settle for the first chain restaurant with an open table. It works, but it is not memorable. The area around SeaWorld has dozens of dining options, most of them forgettable.
What most visitors do not realize is that some of the best food near SeaWorld is not on International Drive at all. The side streets off I-Drive are home to independent restaurants that serve real, made-from-scratch meals at fair prices. These are the places locals eat.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of those places. Tucked on Westwood Boulevard 3 minutes from SeaWorld SeaWorld, it has been run by the Navarra family since 1991. The menu is classic Italian: homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a wine list that covers every region of Italy.
Families coming from SeaWorld appreciate the casual atmosphere, the free parking, and the 10% ticket discount. Couples enjoy the quieter dining room and the chance to share a bottle of wine after a busy day. It is the kind of restaurant that turns a theme park vacation into something a little more special.
Getting to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld
Ciao Italia is roughly half a mile south of SeaWorld on Westwood Boulevard, just off International Drive. The drive takes about 3 minutes with no highway involved. Turn right on Westwood from I-Drive and the restaurant is right there with free self-parking. If you are walking from nearby hotels, it is also an easy walk along International Drive.
More Questions About Dining Near SeaWorld Orlando
Where do locals eat near SeaWorld Orlando?
Locals in the SeaWorld area often recommend Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991, and it avoids the tourist-trap feel of many International Drive restaurants. Homemade pasta, fair prices, free parking, and a casual atmosphere.
Is Ciao Italia a good restaurant for families after SeaWorld?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming, with no dress code. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Families come in straight from SeaWorld in park clothes and feel right at home. The restaurant is 3 minutes from the park, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from SeaWorld Orlando
The drive from SeaWorld Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
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.
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.
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Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.