Best Restaurant Near ICON Park Orlando
4,000+ reviews. Homemade Italian since 1991. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
4,000+ Reviews — Orlando's Best-Kept Secret Near I-Drive
Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Restaurant Near ICON Park
ICON Park is surrounded by chain restaurants that all serve the same thing. Ciao Italia is the opposite — a family-owned Italian restaurant where everything is made from scratch.
With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, Ciao Italia is one of the highest-rated restaurants near International Drive. We have been open since 1991. The Navarra family is in the kitchen every night.
Pasta, sauces, bread, and desserts are all homemade daily. Free parking, kids menu, and walk-ins welcome. The best restaurant near ICON Park is not at ICON Park.
- 8 minutes from ICON Park Orlando
- Over 4,000 reviews on Google
- 9 dining awards
- Homemade pasta and sauces daily
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking right in front
- Private dining for up to 60
- Family-owned since 1991
What Makes Ciao Italia the Best Near ICON Park
It is simple: everything is real. The pasta is made that day. The sauces are cooked from scratch. The bread is baked fresh. No freezers, no shortcuts, no corporate recipes.
The dining room is warm and inviting. Families with kids sit next to couples on date night. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable, and welcoming. Nobody is stuffy here.
That is why 4,000+ people left reviews. That is why families come back year after year. And that is why Ciao Italia is the best restaurant near ICON Park.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near ICON Park
ICON Park is one of International Drive's biggest draws. The Orlando Eye, StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium — it is a full entertainment complex right in the middle of I-Drive. Families and tourists spend hours here, and by evening, everyone is hungry.
The restaurants inside ICON Park are what you would expect from a tourist attraction: chains, fast food, and overpriced basics. They serve a purpose, but they are not where you go for a memorable dinner.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 8 minutes south of ICON Park on Westwood Boulevard. Family-owned since 1991, it serves handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, casual setting. With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, it is the dinner ICON Park visitors find when they look beyond the strip.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from ICON Park
Getting to Ciao Italia from ICON Park is a straight drive down International Drive. Head south for 3 miles, turn right on Westwood Blvd, and the restaurant is on your right at 6149 Westwood Blvd. About 8 minutes with free parking when you arrive.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
What makes Ciao Italia better than the restaurants at ICON Park?
Ciao Italia is family-owned, not a chain. Everything is made from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. The Navarra family has been cooking authentic Italian food since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards confirm the difference.
Is there parking at Ciao Italia near ICON Park?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no paid garages, no street parking hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near ICON Park Orlando?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — family-owned Italian since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews. 8 minutes from ICON Park at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
How many reviews does Ciao Italia have?
Over 4,000 reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and OpenTable.
Is Ciao Italia casual or fine dining?
Casual. Welcoming and comfortable for families, couples, and groups. Come in flip-flops or dressed up.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins welcome. For groups of 6+, call (407) 354-0770.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato. Spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, and more.
Is Ciao Italia close to International Drive attractions?
Yes. Ciao Italia is just off International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 8 minutes from ICON Park, the Orlando Eye, StarFlyer, and other I-Drive attractions.
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Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.