Best Restaurants Outside Magic Kingdom
Zagat-rated. 35+ years. 20 minutes from Magic Kingdom. Family-owned since 1991.
ZAGAT RATED — Handmade Italian Since 1991 — 20 Minutes from Magic Kingdom
The Best Italian Dinner After Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom guests who want the best dinner outside the park keep discovering Ciao Italia. The Navarra family has been cooking handmade Italian food on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Zagat rated. Nine awards. And food that is made fresh every single day — not reheated, not pre-packaged, not from a corporate kitchen. At 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 20 minutes from the park.
- 20 minutes from Magic Kingdom
- 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 the Drive
The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta purses with truffle cream and sliced filet mignon. The Agnello is Australian rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The Linguine alle Vongole has fresh clams in garlic white wine. These are dishes that justify leaving the Disney bubble. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. Wine and beer for the adults. The whole dinner costs less than one character dining experience at Magic Kingdom. 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 Best Dining Near Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is the most iconic theme park in the world, but its restaurant scene is limited to quick-service and a handful of sit-down options.
The best restaurants near Magic Kingdom are off property, where chefs cook for flavor, not volume.
Ciao Italia has been serving Orlando since 1991. Twenty minutes from Magic Kingdom, it offers the kind of dinner experience that theme parks cannot replicate.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Magic Kingdom, take I-4 East to International Drive. Head south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking. About 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant outside Magic Kingdom?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a top-rated Italian restaurant 20 minutes from Magic Kingdom. Zagat-rated, family-owned since 1991.
How far is Ciao Italia from Magic Kingdom?
About 20 minutes via I-4 East to International Drive.
Do Magic Kingdom guests get a discount?
Walk-ins are welcome every night.
Is Ciao Italia good for families?
Yes. Casual, welcoming, $13 kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome.
Can I go to Ciao Italia after fireworks?
Yes. Open until 10 PM. Post-fireworks guests are usually seated right away.
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20 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.