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Restaurants Near Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando
Skip hotel markup and chain restaurants. Real Italian 5-10 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
Skip hotel markup and chain restaurants. Real Italian 5-10 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
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. 5-10 min drive from Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando. Near Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Skip the chains near Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando. Ciao Italia — family-owned Italian 5-10 min away. Real food at neighborhood prices. SeaWorld ticket = 10% off. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
The restaurants nearest the Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando fall into two categories: hotel restaurants with inflated prices and chain restaurants with mediocre food. Neither is worth your money, especially when there is a family-owned Italian restaurant 5-10 minutes away that serves handmade food at honest prices.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive and Westwood Blvd — a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Plaza. The Navarra family opened in 1991 and is still here, still cooking from scratch, still charging $19 for a plate of Fettuccine Alfredo that a hotel restaurant would price at $34.
Over 4,000 reviews. highly awarded. Zagat rated. Free parking in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. No dress code — upscale vibes, casual comfort.
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 is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Ciao Italia is a 5-10 minutes drive from the Rosen Plaza Hotel Orlando. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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