Restaurants Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
The best restaurant near the Renaissance is 5 minutes away. Handmade Italian, not reheated chains. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Best Option Is 5 Minutes Away
The International Drive corridor near the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is lined with chain restaurants. They serve frozen pasta from commissary kitchens, charge tourist prices, and rotate through staff every few weeks. The food is predictable because it was designed in a corporate office, not a kitchen.
Five minutes down the road, the Navarra family has been making real Italian from scratch for 35 years. Ciao Italia sits on International Drive and Westwood Blvd at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The pasta is rolled and cut in the kitchen. The sauces simmer all afternoon. The Chicken Parmigiana is breaded and cooked to order. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and sautéed calamari — not the frozen seafood medley you get at a chain.
Quick drive, free parking, and food that is actually worth sitting down for.
What 4,000 Reviewers Already Know
Ciao Italia is not a hidden gem. It is a family restaurant that earns its reputation every single night. Over 4,000 reviews across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor. Nine culinary awards. Zagat rated. The Navarra family has been here since 1991, and they are still cooking, still greeting guests, still running the same kitchen they opened 35 years ago.
That kind of consistency does not happen by accident. It happens because the food is made from scratch every day, the recipes have not changed, and the family that started it still owns it. Renaissance guests discover Ciao Italia and come back every night of their stay. The reviews say the same thing over and over: "Why did we waste our first night at a chain?"
Chains vs. Family-Owned
- Frozen pasta from a bag vs. handmade pasta rolled and cut fresh daily in the kitchen
- Corporate menu designed in an office vs. family recipes passed down through generations
- Different staff every week vs. the same family for 35 years — they still greet you at the door
- Tourist markup on mediocre food vs. honest prices on real Italian — most pastas $19-$27
- Frozen calamari rings vs. sautéed calamari in white wine lemon butter sauce
- Jarred marinara vs. sauces that simmer all afternoon from fresh tomatoes
- No history, no awards vs. 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, Zagat rated
The drive takes 5 minutes. The difference takes one bite.
Park Ticket = 10% Off
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check. Drive 5 minutes from the Renaissance, skip the chains, sit down to handmade Italian, and keep a little more in your pocket. The discount applies every night of your stay — antipasti through dessert, the whole table.
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. On International Drive, 5-minute drive from the Renaissance.
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.
Driving Directions from the Renaissance
Head south on International Drive from the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Turn right onto Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is right there at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The whole drive takes about 5 minutes — straight shot, same road, no highway. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No valet, no meters, no hotel parking fees. Just pull in and walk through the door.
More Questions About Dining Near the Renaissance
What are the best restaurants near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is the best restaurant near the Renaissance — a quick 5-minute drive on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991 by the Navarra family. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian classics. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards, Zagat rated. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Are there non-chain restaurants near the Renaissance?
Yes. Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant 5 minutes from the Renaissance. Not a chain — the Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, real Italian cooking. 4,000+ reviews. Wine and beer. $13 kids menu with gelato. Free parking.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on your entire dinner check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
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. No meters, no garages, no hotel parking fees.
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Same road, free parking, skip the chains
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Skip the Chains
5-minute drive. Free parking. 10% off with ticket.
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.