4,000+ reviews, 35 years, and right across the street from your hotel.
The best restaurant near DoubleTree by Hilton SeaWorld Orlando is not on International Drive. It is not a chain. It is not a 20-minute drive away. It is directly across the street. Ciao Italia has earned more than 4,000 reviews over 35+ years, making it one of the most consistently praised restaurants in the SeaWorld area. The food is handmade Italian — fresh pasta, homemade sauces, warm bread. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. The prices are fair for the quality. And the walk from the DoubleTree lobby takes about 2 minutes.
The reviews mention the same things again and again: the handmade pasta, the generous portions, the warm service, and the feeling of discovering a hidden gem. The Risotto alla Pescatora gets praised for its generous seafood — clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari in creamy arborio rice. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale gets mentioned for its deep, rich wild boar ragu. The Tortellini con Brasato is braised beef with truffle cream that guests call the best pasta they have had in Orlando. These are not gimmick dishes. They are honest, well-made Italian food from a family that cares about what leaves the kitchen. 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.
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Across the street from DoubleTree
2-minute walk
Free parking available
Directly across the street — about a 2-minute walk from the hotel lobby.
Yes. Free parking lot right in front, though most DoubleTree guests just walk across the street.
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato. Highchairs available.
Yes. Walk-ins welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call (407) 354-0770.
Yes. An Italian wine list and beer selection curated to pair with the food.
Handmade Italian food, directly across from DoubleTree. Family-owned since 1991.