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Best Restaurants Near Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center Convention Center
Skip the convention food. Real handmade Italian is 5 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
Skip the convention food. Real handmade Italian is 5 min away. SeaWorld ticket saves 10%.
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. 5 min drive from Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center. Near Orange County Convention Center. Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best restaurant near Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center at the convention center? Ciao Italia is a 5 minutes drive — handmade Italian since 1991. SeaWorld ticket = 10% off. Free parking.
No dress code. No pretension. Just good food and warm hospitality since 1991.
You flew in for a convention at the Orange County Convention Center. You are staying at the Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center, which is near the Orange County Convention Center. The first night, you tried the hotel restaurant. The second night, you tried the chain place on International Drive. Both were forgettable. Now it is night three and you want something worth remembering.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5 minutes drive from the Extended Stay America — on International Drive and Westwood Blvd at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The Navarra family has been cooking here since 1991, handmaking pasta and sauces fresh every day. Over 35 years, they have earned more than 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, and a Zagat rating. All while keeping prices reasonable and the dress code nonexistent.
This is where convention groups go when they want real food served by people who actually care. Walk in after your last session, sit down to scratch-made Italian, and remember why you like eating out.
Bringing your team? Ciao Italia is built for groups. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests for team dinners, client meetings, or celebrations. Need the entire restaurant? Full venue buyout accommodates up to 110. Group dining packages are available at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus.
Whether it is 4 colleagues or 40, call (407) 354-0770 to arrange a private event menu. The Navarra family handles group dining personally — this is not a corporate banquet operation, it is a family hosting your group in their restaurant.
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 |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a 5 minutes drive from the Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991, they serve handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and Italian classics every night from 5 to 10 PM. Over 4,000 reviews, Zagat rated, highly awarded. 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive.
Ciao Italia is a 5 minutes drive from the Extended Stay America Orlando Convention Center. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive and Westwood Blvd.
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.
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet fees.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for 110. Group dining packages at $60, $70, or $80 per person with custom menus. Call (407) 354-0770 to arrange.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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