Seafood Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Italian Seafood Worth Walking Down the Street For

If you are staying at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld and craving fresh seafood, Ciao Italia is half a mile down Westwood Blvd. Our Italian seafood is sourced fresh and cooked to order — no freezer bags, no heat lamps, no shortcuts. The Risotto alla Pescatora is our signature seafood dish — creamy arborio rice loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. The Linguine alle Vongole is a classic preparation of fresh clams in white wine and garlic. The Linguine con Scampi features shrimp in garlic butter. And the Cernia alla Puttanesca is Gulf grouper in a bright sauce of olives, capers, and tomatoes. This is the kind of seafood dinner that makes an Orlando hotel stay feel like an Italian coastal vacation.

• Fresh Italian seafood cooked to order
• Risotto alla Pescatora — clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari
• Linguine alle Vongole — fresh clams in white wine
• Shrimp scampi, Gulf grouper, pan-seared salmon
• Half a mile from Renaissance Orlando
• Italian wine list pairs perfectly with seafood
• $13 kids menu with gelato
• Free parking, open nightly 5-10 PM

The Seafood Menu

Start with the Zuppa di Pesce ($20) — clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp in a cherry tomato broth. Move to the Linguine alle Vongole ($25) for a classic clam pasta, or the Linguine con Scampi ($26) for shrimp in garlic butter. The Penne alla Vodka con Salmone ($25) pairs fresh salmon with a vodka cream sauce. The Ravioli di Pesce ($27) is seafood ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce. And the Risotto alla Pescatora ($36) is the crown jewel — a generous bowl of creamy arborio rice with the full spread of Italian seafood. Pair any of these with a crisp white from the Italian wine list. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (407) 354-0770. And if you happen to have a SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket from your trip, show it to your server and save 10% on dinner.

About Dining Near Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Staying at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld means you are close to some of Orlando's best attractions. SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Aquatica are all nearby. When the parks close and hunger sets in, there is a family-owned Italian restaurant waiting just down the road.

Just 4 minutes away from Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Ciao Italia Ristorante has been family-owned since 1991. The Navarra family runs the kitchen and dining room personally. Everything is homemade. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM at 6149 Westwood Boulevard with free parking.

Ciao Italia's menu is straightforward Italian done well. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic secondi like Chicken Parmigiana and lamb chops. There is Burrata to start, Risotto alla Pescatora for seafood lovers, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner — no cocktails, just honest Italian pairings.

Ciao Italia has been recognized with 9 awards and more than 4,000 guest reviews. The vibe is casual — families, couples, convention groups, and tourists all share the dining room. For larger groups, a private dining room seats up to 60. Walk-ins welcome or call (407) 354-0770.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Exit the hotel onto International Drive heading south. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on the left with free parking right in front. About 4 minutes. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32821. There is a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Open nightly from 5 to 10 PM.

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