Restaurants Near TownePlace Suites 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 TownePlace Suites 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 TownePlace Suites 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 TownePlace Suites 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
SeaWorld Orlando sits along International Drive, one of the most heavily trafficked tourist corridors in Central Florida. The park itself offers quick-service dining inside, but once you leave for the day, the surrounding area is packed with chain restaurants, buffets, and tourist traps competing for your attention.
Finding a genuine, independent restaurant near SeaWorld takes a little local knowledge. The I-Drive strip is long and busy, and most of the restaurants along it cater to volume rather than quality. Families who have spent all day at the park deserve better than another overpriced chain meal.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant located on Westwood Boulevard, just a few blocks south of SeaWorld. The Navarra family opened the doors in 1991 and has been serving the same homemade recipes ever since. Fresh pasta made daily, sauces that simmer for hours, and bread that comes out of the oven warm.
The restaurant is casual, welcoming, and built for families. There is no dress code, the kids menu includes gelato, and you can walk in most nights without a reservation. It is the dinner spot that locals recommend to their friends visiting the parks.
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
What restaurants near SeaWorld are not chains?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is an independent, family-owned Italian restaurant about 3 minutes from SeaWorld. The Navarra family has been running it since 1991. Unlike the chain restaurants on International Drive, everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch daily. Free parking and walk-ins welcome.
Can I get a discount at restaurants near SeaWorld with my ticket?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner when you show a valid SeaWorld ticket or pass. The discount applies to your entire table. No coupon or app needed. Just show your ticket to your server. The restaurant is 3 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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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Dinner Near TownePlace
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
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.