Las Palmeras Dining
Restaurants Near Las Palmeras Orlando
Skip the resort food court. Real homemade Italian is 5 minutes away.
Skip the resort food court. Real homemade Italian is 5 minutes away.
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.
Las Palmeras guests drive 5 minutes to Ciao Italia on I-Drive. Zuppa di Pesce with clams and mussels, plus Italian wine & beer. Casual and family-friendly. Open nightly.
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes south on International Drive from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations. Family-owned and operated since 1991 — more than 35 years of handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics. Free parking right in front.
Homemade pasta. Free parking. Kids menu with gelato. 5 minutes from your resort.
Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations sits right on International Drive, surrounded by chain restaurants and tourist traps. The food courts and quick-service spots nearby serve their purpose, but when you want a real sit-down dinner with food made from scratch, you need to look a little further. Ciao Italia is 5 minutes south on I-Drive, just off Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991 — handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven. No frozen entrees. No microwave. Just a real Italian kitchen. Pasta from $19. Chicken Parm $24. A $13 kids menu that includes gelato. You will spend less than you would at most I-Drive restaurants and eat significantly better.
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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante, about 5 minutes from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations, offers a $13 kids menu for children 10 and under that includes gelato. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly with highchairs available. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. The Navarra family has been serving handmade pasta and Italian classics since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes south on International Drive from Las Palmeras by Hilton Grand Vacations. Free parking right in front of the restaurant.
Yes. Ciao Italia has a free parking lot right in front. No valet, no garage — just pull in and walk right in.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no wine and beer.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Homemade Italian, 5 minutes from Las Palmeras. Family-owned since 1991.