Restaurants Walking Distance from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Walk from Tru to handmade Italian. No car. No Uber. No parking. 10% off with park ticket.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Leave the Car Parked
You drove to Orlando. You are tired. The kids are tired. Everyone is hungry and nobody wants to get back in the car. Good news: leave it parked. Ciao Italia Ristorante is under 5 minutes on foot from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area. Walk to dinner, walk back. The simplest evening of your vacation.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, on International Drive. Over 35 years later, they are still here, still making everything from scratch, still welcoming hotel guests who wandered down the street looking for real food. Over 4,000 reviews. 9 awards. Zagat rated. And you can walk there in your flip-flops.
Under 5 Minutes from Your Hotel Room
Walk out of Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area, head down Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood. You will be seated before you would even find an Uber. No surge pricing, no searching for parking, no navigating I-Drive traffic at dinner hour.
The restaurant has warm lighting, proper table settings, and the smell of garlic and fresh bread hitting you at the door. Start with the Bruschetta or the Calamari Saltati — sautéed calamari in white wine lemon butter sauce. Move to the Spaghetti con Polpette or the Tortellini Brasato e Tartufo with braised beef and truffle cream. Finish with gelato. Walk back to Tru. That is a good night.
Dinner and Back in Under 2 Hours
Walk to Ciao Italia. Have a full Italian dinner — antipasti, handmade pasta, a glass of wine or a cold beer. Walk back. The whole experience takes under 2 hours, and you never sat in traffic, never opened a rideshare app, never circled a parking lot.
The menu covers everything from Fettuccine Alfredo and Lasagna to Linguine alle Vongole with fresh clams, Risotto alla Pescatora loaded with seafood, and Australian lamb chops. Italian wine list and beer selection to pair with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. Upscale vibes, casual comfort — shorts welcome, no dress code.
No Uber, No Surge, No Hassle
An Uber from the I-Drive corridor runs $15-20 each way during dinner hours. Surge pricing after the parks close makes it worse. That is $30-40 round trip before you even sit down. Save that money. Walk to Ciao Italia and spend it on the Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms and pecorino — or a bottle of Italian wine for the table.
No app. No waiting. No rating your driver. Just walk down the street, sit down, and eat real food made from scratch by a family that has been doing this for 35 years.
Other Hotels Within Walking Distance of Ciao Italia
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area is not the only hotel within walking distance. Several other hotels on Westwood Blvd and the surrounding area are also a short walk:
- DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort — right across the street from Ciao Italia
- Spark by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area — on Westwood Blvd
- Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Convention Center — short walk on Westwood
- Extended Stay America locations on Westwood Blvd — all within walking distance
If you are staying at any of these hotels, Ciao Italia is the closest sit-down Italian restaurant. Walk over, no car needed.
Bring Your Park Ticket
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, show your ticket, and enjoy handmade Italian at a discount. The savings on the meal plus the savings on the Uber add up fast.
Walking Directions from Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area
Walk out of the Tru lobby. 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. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
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 Walking to Restaurants from Tru by Hilton Orlando
Can I walk to a restaurant from Tru by Hilton Orlando?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante 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 or Uber needed. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM with handmade Italian, a $13 kids menu with gelato, and free parking. (407) 354-0770.
How far is Ciao Italia from Tru by Hilton?
Under 5 minutes on foot. Walk down Westwood Blvd to 6149 Westwood. No car needed.
Do I need my car to get to a restaurant from Tru?
No. Ciao Italia is walking distance — under 5 minutes on foot. Leave the car parked. No Uber surge, no I-Drive traffic, no hassle.
Which hotels are within walking distance of Ciao Italia?
Several hotels are within walking distance: Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center Area, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort (right across the street), Spark by Hilton, Four Points by Sheraton, and Extended Stay America locations on Westwood Blvd.
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 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
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Under 5 minutes on foot. Bring your SeaWorld 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.