Best Restaurants Near Orlando Airport
15 minutes from MCO. 12 miles via FL-528 W. Handmade Italian since 1991.
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1991 — Handmade Italian — 15 Minutes from MCO Airport
The Best Dinner Near MCO Is Not at the Airport
The restaurants inside Orlando International Airport are designed for travelers in a hurry — overpriced sandwiches, chain restaurants, and food courts. If you have 90 minutes before your flight or you just landed and want a real dinner, Ciao Italia is 15 minutes from MCO on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been making handmade Italian food here since 1991. Fresh pasta, slow-cooked sauces, warm bread, and an Italian wine list. It is the kind of dinner that starts or ends your Orlando trip the right way.
- 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- 12 miles via FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway)
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
Why MCO Travelers Choose Ciao Italia
Whether you are celebrating the last night of vacation or fueling up after a long flight, Ciao Italia delivers a real dining experience. The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta purses with truffle cream and sliced filet mignon. The Pollo alla Parmigiana is hand-breaded. The Lasagna is classic Bolognese beef. Kids eat for $13 with gelato included. Wine and beer for the adults. The drive from MCO is 12 miles via FL-528 W, straight to International Drive and then Westwood Boulevard. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
From MCO
15 minutes / 12 miles
FL-528 W to I-Drive
Free parking
About Dining Near Orlando Airport
Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves over 50 million passengers a year. Most dining near the airport is fast food, hotel restaurants, and chains along Semoran Boulevard.
The best restaurants near MCO are not on the airport corridor — they are on International Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods, where family-owned restaurants serve food with character.
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is 15 minutes from MCO (12 miles via FL-528 W). Family-owned since 1991, it is one of Orlando's top-rated Italian restaurants.
Getting to Ciao Italia from MCO
From MCO, take FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway) toward International Drive. Exit I-Drive and head south to Westwood Boulevard. Turn right — Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with a free parking lot. About 15 minutes, 12 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant near Orlando Airport?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 15 minutes from MCO with handmade Italian food since 1991. Zagat-rated, family-owned, and one of Orlando's top Italian restaurants.
How far is Ciao Italia from MCO?
About 15 minutes and 12 miles via FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway) to International Drive.
Can I eat at Ciao Italia before my flight?
Yes. If your flight is after 7:30 PM, you can have a full dinner and still make it to MCO with time to spare. Open nightly starting at 5 PM.
Is Ciao Italia good for a first-night dinner after landing?
Absolutely. Many guests stop at Ciao Italia on the way from MCO to their hotel. It is right on the route to the I-Drive and Disney hotel areas.
Does Ciao Italia take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome every night. For larger groups, call (407) 354-0770.
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The Best Dinner Near Orlando Airport
15 minutes from MCO. Handmade Italian since 1991.
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.