Restaurants Nearby Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
The best restaurant near Tru is a short walk down the street. No car, no Uber. 10% off with SeaWorld ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
The Easiest Dinner Decision of Your Trip
No scrolling Yelp. No waiting for Uber. No sitting in I-Drive traffic. Walk out of Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area, head down Westwood Blvd, and sit down at Ciao Italia Ristorante. Under 5 minutes on foot. That is it.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. They are still here, still cooking everything from scratch, still greeting guests at the door. Over 4,000 reviews, 9 awards, and a Zagat rating earned over 35 years of feeding Orlando visitors and locals alike. No searching required — the best restaurant near your hotel is a short walk down the street.
What Awaits Down the Street
Warm lighting. Proper table settings. Handmade food cooked to order. This is not a hotel lobby restaurant reheating frozen entrees. This is a family-owned Italian kitchen where the pasta is rolled that afternoon and the sauces simmer all day.
Start with Spaghetti con Polpette — handmade meatballs in slow-cooked meat sauce. Or go for the Vitello alla Parmigiana — breaded veal cutlet with marinara and melted mozzarella. The Linguine alle Vongole is loaded with fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. For something special, the Risotto alla Pescatora brings together clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in arborio rice.
Dinner that turns a hotel stay into a vacation memory. And you walked there.
No Car, No Uber, No Hassle
An Uber from the I-Drive corridor to a restaurant costs $15-20 each way. That is $30-40 round trip just to sit somewhere else. Save that money. Walk to Ciao Italia in under 5 minutes and spend the difference on the Risotto alla Pescatora or a bottle from the Italian wine list.
No surge pricing. No waiting in the hotel lobby for a driver. No navigating I-Drive traffic at dinner hour. Walk out, walk down Westwood, sit down. The simplest dinner decision of your Orlando trip.
Convention Groups Welcome
The Orange County Convention Center is nearby, and Ciao Italia is a favorite for convention groups staying at Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests for team dinners, client dinners, and celebration dinners. Full restaurant buyout accommodates up to 110 for larger events. Custom group menus available.
After a long day of sessions and networking, walk the group down Westwood Blvd for handmade Italian, wine and beer, and the kind of dinner that makes people remember the trip — not just the conference. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your group event.
Park Ticket? 10% Off
Spent the day at SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove? Show your ticket at dinner and save 10% on your entire check — antipasti through dessert. Walk from Tru to Ciao Italia, sit down, show your ticket, and enjoy handmade Italian at a discount. The parks are close. The restaurant is closer.
Walking Directions from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Exit the Tru lobby and head down Westwood Blvd toward International Drive. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd — under 5 minutes on foot. Free parking lot right in front if anyone in your group is driving. No app, no reservation required for walk-ins. Open every night from 5 to 10 PM.
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. On International Drive, walking distance from Tru by Hilton.
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.
More Questions About Dining Near Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
What restaurants are within walking distance of Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is within walking distance of Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area — under 5 minutes on foot down Westwood Blvd. Family-owned since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, 9 awards. 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Do I need a car to get to Ciao Italia from Tru?
No. Ciao Italia is under 5 minutes on foot from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Walk out the lobby, head down Westwood Blvd, and you are there. No car, no Uber, no rideshare needed. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Does Ciao Italia offer a SeaWorld discount?
Yes. Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. The discount applies to your entire check.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available. No dress code — shorts and flip-flops welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have private dining for convention groups?
Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests and can host full restaurant buyouts for up to 110. Custom group menus available. The Orange County Convention Center is nearby, making Ciao Italia a convenient choice for team and client dinners.
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.
Walk from Tru to Ciao Italia
Under 5 minutes on foot — no car needed
Get Walking Directions from TruMore From Ciao Italia
Walk to Dinner
Under 5 minutes on foot. Bring your park ticket for 10% off.
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.