Best Restaurants Outside Epcot
Zagat-rated. 35+ years. 15 minutes from Epcot. Family-owned since 1991.
ZAGAT RATED — Handmade Italian Since 1991 — 15 Minutes from Epcot
The Best Italian Dinner After Epcot
Epcot guests who search for the best restaurants outside the park keep finding Ciao Italia. It is 15 minutes from Epcot and it is everything the Italy Pavilion restaurants are not — quiet, intimate, family-owned, and serving food that is actually handmade. The pasta is fresh every day. The sauces are slow-cooked from scratch. The bread is warm from the oven. Zagat rated with 9 awards and 35+ years of history.
- 15 minutes from Epcot
- 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
Dishes Worth Leaving Epcot For
The Sacchetti di Filetto — truffle cream pasta purses with sliced filet mignon — is reason enough to make the drive. The Agnello is Australian rack of lamb. The Penne alla Vodka con Salmone is vodka cream sauce with fresh salmon. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with seafood. Every dish is plated with care, and the prices are half what you would pay inside Epcot. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. 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 Dinner Near Epcot
Epcot has some of Disney's best dining, but the prices and wait times can be frustrating. A table at Via Napoli often requires a reservation weeks in advance.
The best value is just outside the Disney bubble, where family-owned restaurants compete on quality, not brand name.
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd has been that restaurant for over 35 years. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, and food that speaks for itself.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Epcot, take I-4 East to International Drive. Head south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking. About 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant outside Epcot?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a top-rated Italian restaurant 15 minutes from Epcot. Zagat-rated, family-owned since 1991, handmade pasta and 9 awards.
Is it better to eat outside Epcot?
For dinner, many visitors prefer off-property restaurants for better food, lower prices, and shorter waits. Ciao Italia is a favorite.
Do Epcot guests get discounts?
Yes. for the whole table at Ciao Italia.
Is Ciao Italia kid-friendly?
Yes. $13 kids menu with gelato, casual atmosphere, highchairs available.
How do I get to Ciao Italia from Epcot?
I-4 East to International Drive, south to Westwood Blvd. About 15 minutes. Free parking.
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The Best Dinner Outside Epcot
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.