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
- Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from Holiday Inn Express Orlando at SeaWorld
- Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Italian wine list and beer selection
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5-10 PM
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
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. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
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 menus available.
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 on International 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. on International Drive and 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, on 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 on International Drive 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.
Just 1 mile from SeaWorld Orlando
3 minutes drive via Westwood Blvd — free parking at the door
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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.