Best Restaurants By Epic Universe Hotel
Homemade Italian just 10 minutes away. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Italian — Since 1991 — 6149 Westwood Blvd
Best Restaurants By Epic Universe Hotel
After a day at Epic Universe, you deserve a real sit-down dinner. Ciao Italia is 10 minutes away — family-owned Italian making everything from scratch since 1991. Not a chain. Not theme park food. Real homemade pasta, fresh bread, Italian wine, and a warm dining room with 4,000+ reviews.
What to Expect
- Short drive from Epic Universe
- Full sit-down Italian dinner
- Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread daily
- Family-owned since 1991
- Italian wine list and beer selection
- $13 kids menu with gelato included
- Free parking, walk-ins welcome
Better Than Hotel Dining
Hotel restaurants charge hotel prices for food that was prepped hours ago. Ciao Italia charges neighborhood prices for food that was made by hand today. The Fettuccine Alfredo, the Chicken Parmigiana, the Risotto alla Pescatora — everything is cooked to order in a kitchen that has been perfecting these recipes for more than 35 years. 6149 Westwood Blvd. (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. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
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.
About Dining Near Epic Universe
Universal's Epic Universe is the most talked-about new theme park in the country. With multiple immersive worlds and cutting-edge rides, it draws visitors who expect big experiences. By closing time, those visitors are hungry and looking for something that matches the scale of the day.
The area around Epic Universe is newer and still developing its restaurant scene. Inside the park, dining options are themed but limited. Outside, visitors often find themselves searching for something beyond hotel restaurants and fast-food chains.
Ciao Italia Ristorante sits on Westwood Boulevard near International Drive, about 10 minutes south of Epic Universe. The Navarra family opened the restaurant in 1991 and has been serving homemade Italian food ever since. Fresh pasta daily, bread baked in-house, sauces made from scratch.
The restaurant is casual and welcoming, built for families and groups of all sizes. There is a private dining room for larger parties and a kids menu that includes gelato. After spending all day in a theme park, a quiet Italian dinner with free parking is exactly the kind of evening most people want.
Getting to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe
From Epic Universe, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 10 minutes. Head south along International Drive for roughly 5 miles until you reach the Westwood Boulevard area near SeaWorld. The restaurant has free self-parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The route stays on surface streets and avoids I-4 entirely.
More Questions About Dining Near Epic Universe
What restaurants near Epic Universe are worth the drive?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from Epic Universe and consistently rated as one of Orlando's best Italian restaurants. Family-owned since 1991, with 9 awards and over 4,000 reviews. The menu features homemade pasta, seafood, and Italian classics made from scratch daily.
Does Ciao Italia offer a discount for Epic Universe visitors?
Yes. Show your valid Epic Universe ticket at Ciao Italia Ristorante and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table. The restaurant is about 10 minutes from the park at 6149 Westwood Blvd, with free parking and walk-ins welcome.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe
The drive from Epic Universe to Ciao Italia takes about 10 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?
Absolutely. Casual and welcoming with a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs available.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome every night. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
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.
Just 3 miles from Universal Epic Universe
8 minutes drive via Universal Blvd — free parking at the door
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Best Restaurants By Epic Universe Hotel
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
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.