Best Restaurants Outside Disney Parks
35+ years. Handmade Italian. 15 minutes from Disney. Family-owned since 1991.
ZAGAT RATED — Handmade Italian Since 1991 — 15 Minutes from Disney Parks
35 Years of Being Orlando's Best-Kept Secret
Best is earned, not claimed. Ciao Italia has earned it over 35 years with handmade pasta, fresh sauces, and recipes the Navarra family brought from Italy. Zagat rated. Nine awards. And a reputation that spreads through word of mouth, not advertising. Disney visitors who find Ciao Italia always say the same thing: why didn't we know about this sooner? The pasta is fresh. The bread is warm. The prices are half what you would pay at Disney Springs. And showing your Disney ticket gets you
- 15 minutes from Disney World
- 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
The Dishes That Keep People Coming Back
The Sacchetti di Filetto is truffle cream pasta with sliced filet mignon. The Agnello is Australian rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The Cernia alla Puttanesca is gulf grouper with olives, capers, and tomato sauce. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari. And the Lasagna is classic Bolognese beef, made from scratch. Pair any of these with a bottle from the Italian wine list and you have a dinner that rivals anything in Orlando — at a fraction of the price. 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
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Finding the Best Dining Outside Disney
Disney World has over 300 restaurants across its parks and resorts. The food ranges from quick-service to signature dining, but the prices are universally premium.
The best restaurants outside Disney are the ones that deliver real quality without the theme park markup. Family-owned establishments with history and reputation.
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard has been that restaurant since 1991. Fifteen minutes from Disney, free parking, and food that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From any Disney park, take I-4 East to International Drive. Head south on I-Drive to Westwood Boulevard and turn right. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking lot in front. About 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant outside Disney parks?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is one of Orlando's top-rated Italian restaurants, 15 minutes from Disney. Family-owned since 1991, Zagat-rated, with handmade pasta and 9 awards.
Is Ciao Italia better than Disney Springs restaurants?
Many Disney visitors prefer Ciao Italia for the handmade food, lower prices, and intimate family-owned atmosphere. The quality competes with any restaurant in Orlando.
Do Disney guests get a discount?
Walk-ins are welcome every night.
What is the price range at Ciao Italia?
Pasta dishes from $19-$27, secondi from $24-$44, kids menu $13 with gelato. Dinner for two with wine is typically under $100.
Does Ciao Italia take reservations?
Yes, and walk-ins are also welcome. Call (407) 354-0770 for larger groups.
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The Best Dinner Outside Disney
15 minutes away. Zagat-rated. Family-owned 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.