Tru by Hilton Orlando Dining

Dining That Actually Feels Like Dinner

There is a difference between eating and dining. Eating is grabbing something quick from the hotel lobby. Dining is sitting at a table, being greeted by someone who cares about your experience, and having food brought to you that was made by hand minutes before. Ciao Italia is that kind of place. Right next door to Tru by Hilton Orlando, this is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the service is personal and the food is real. No corporate menu designed by committee. No frozen entrees heated in a commissary kitchen. Just a family that has been cooking Italian food the same way since 1991, using recipes they brought from Italy.

• Family-owned, personal service
• Right next door to Tru by Hilton
• Handmade food, not corporate food
• Italian wine list and beer
• $13 kids menu with gelato
• 35+ years of tradition
• Open nightly 5-10 PM
• Walk-ins welcome

The Personal Touch

At Ciao Italia, the owner still works the floor. The servers know the menu inside and out and can recommend dishes and wine pairings. The kitchen makes every dish to order — if you have a dietary need or a special request, they handle it with care. This is not a place that rushes you through your meal. It is a place that wants you to enjoy every course, from the warm bread to the last bite of gelato. Families, couples, solo travelers, business groups — everyone finds something to love here. 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 Tru by Hilton Orlando

Tru by Hilton Orlando sits along the International Drive corridor, close to theme parks, shopping, and entertainment. When dinner rolls around, most guests want something better than fast food. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 minutes away and has been family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991.

Everything at Ciao Italia is made from scratch. Fresh pasta daily, homemade sauces, bread baked in-house. The menu has classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana, plus dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari.

The restaurant is casual and family-friendly. Kids 10 and under eat for $13 with gelato. Italian wine and beer are served with dinner. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

With 4,000+ reviews and 9 awards over three decades, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants near Tru by Hilton. For groups, a private dining room seats up to 60. Call (407) 354-0770.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Tru by Hilton Orlando

Head south on International Drive and turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on the left with free parking in front. About 5 minutes by car. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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