Ritz-Carlton Orlando Dining
Skip room service. Homemade Italian about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Free parking. Since 1991.
Better Than Room Service — 10 minutes From Your Hotel
Dining Options Near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Staying at Ritz-Carlton? The hotel dining options are convenient but limited. For a real dinner — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven — drive 10 minutes to Ciao Italia.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been open since 1991. Everything is made from scratch every single day. The owner is in the kitchen. The food is honest. The prices are fair.
Free parking right in front. Walk-ins welcome. This is the dining option Ritz-Carlton guests wish they knew about on night one.
- About 10 minutes by car from Ritz-Carlton
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants at Ritz-Carlton charge hotel prices for standard food. Ciao Italia charges normal prices for food that was made by hand today.
The difference is obvious from the first bite. Homemade pasta tastes different from dried pasta. Fresh sauce tastes different from jarred sauce. And bread from the oven beats a breadbasket every time.
Once Ritz-Carlton guests find us, they stop eating at the hotel. That says everything.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton at Grande Lakes sets a high bar for dining, with multiple award-winning restaurants on property. But luxury guests who have traveled the world know that some of the best food comes from the smallest kitchens.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family has cooked from scratch since 1991. There is no executive chef rotation, no seasonal concept pivots — just the same family making the same honest food for over 35 years.
For Ritz-Carlton guests accustomed to curated dining experiences, Ciao Italia offers something different: authenticity without performance. The pasta is fresh, the bread is warm, the sauces are traditional. The experience is personal because the family is right there.
Wine and beer with dinner. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5-10 PM. Private dining room seats up to 60. Over 4,000 reviews. The kind of restaurant that does not need a Michelin star to earn your respect.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
From the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, head west on Central Florida Parkway toward International Drive, then south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — about 10 minutes. Free parking lot right in front.
More Questions About Dining Near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Where can Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes guests eat off-resort?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Homemade food since 1991, over 4,000 reviews, and prices well below resort dining. Open nightly 5-10 PM with free parking.
Is there authentic Italian food near the Ritz-Carlton Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard has been making homemade Italian food since 1991. About 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton. Fresh pasta, bread, traditional recipes. Walk-ins welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dining options near Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from the Ritz-Carlton — homemade Italian since 1991 with free parking.
Is Ciao Italia better than hotel dining?
The food is homemade from scratch daily by a family that has been cooking since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it.
What are the hours?
Open nightly 5-10 PM, seven days a week.
Is parking free?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
Ciao Italia is moderately priced ($$). Pasta dishes are $19-$27, entrees $24-$44. The $13 kids menu includes gelato. Most guests find it excellent value for homemade Italian.
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Dinner Near Ritz-Carlton
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.