Your Neighbor on Westwood Blvd
This might be the shortest dinner commute in Orlando. The Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Convention Center sits on Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia Ristorante sits on Westwood Blvd. You are, quite literally, on the same street. No navigating International Drive traffic. No parking garages. No ride-share surge pricing. Just step out, head down the boulevard, and walk into one of the most acclaimed Italian restaurants in Central Florida.
The Navarra family has operated Ciao Italia from 6149 Westwood Blvd since 1991. That is over 35 years of handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and the kind of hospitality that only comes from a family who treats their restaurant like an extension of their home. Zagat rated, winner of 9 culinary awards, with more than 3,000 guest reviews. Your best dinner option is not across town. It is down the street.
Why Convention Travelers Keep Coming Back
The Four Points by Sheraton serves the Orange County Convention Center crowd, and those guests have demanding palates. They have eaten at restaurants in every major city. They know the difference between reheated chain food and something made with genuine skill. Ciao Italia has been earning repeat visits from convention travelers for decades because the food delivers every single time.
The risotto alla pescatora arrives loaded with fresh shellfish in a broth that took hours to build. The veal piccata is tender and perfectly balanced with lemon and capers. The linguine alle vongole tastes like it belongs on the Amalfi Coast. These are not dishes assembled from a corporate recipe binder. They are prepared by cooks who learned from the Navarra family and take personal pride in every plate.
