Personal, Not Hotel
Dining Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Walk to dining that feels like someone invited you over. Under 5 min. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Walk to dining that feels like someone invited you over. Under 5 min. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
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. Walking distance from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area — under 5 minutes on foot. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
The Navarra family runs the floor at Ciao Italia. They have since 1991. The servers know every dish on the menu because the kitchen makes it all from scratch, every day. There is no corporate script, no upsell prompt, no rushed table turn. You sit down, you are taken care of, and you eat real food made by people who actually care whether you enjoy it.
That is what dining near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area should feel like. Personal. Warm. Genuine. And it is a short walk from your hotel — under 5 minutes on foot. No car, no Uber, no parking hassle. Just walk over to 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and sit down.
The restaurant is casual. Shorts are welcome. There is no dress code. But the food is serious — handmade pasta, fresh seafood, Italian classics that have earned over 4,000 reviews and highly awarded across 35 years. Upscale vibes, casual comfort.
In town for a convention at the Orange County Convention Center? Hosting a team dinner, rehearsal dinner, or birthday celebration? Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests. For larger parties, the full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110.
Custom catering menus are available at $60, $70, or $80 per person — real Italian food, not hotel banquet trays. The Navarra family works with you directly to plan the menu, the timing, and the details. It is a short walk from Tru by Hilton, which makes it the easiest group dinner you will ever organize for your team.
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 |
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests for group dinners, team events, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations. Full venue buyout seats up to 110. Custom catering menus at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Call (407) 354-0770 to book.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a short walk from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area — under 5 minutes on foot. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews. No car needed.
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.
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area does not have a full-service restaurant on-site. It has a lobby market for snacks and grab-and-go items. For a real dinner, walk to Ciao Italia — under 5 minutes on foot. Handmade Italian, 40+ dishes, open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers a private dining room for up to 60 guests and full restaurant buyout for up to 110. Custom catering menus at $60, $70, or $80 per person. Perfect for convention team dinners, group events, and celebrations. A short walk from Tru by Hilton.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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