Celebrations Near Epic Universe
Birthday Dinner Near Epic Universe
Private room for up to 60. Homemade Italian. Free parking. 10 minutes from Epic Universe.
Private room for up to 60. Homemade Italian. Free parking. 10 minutes from Epic Universe.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Birthday Dinner Near Epic Universe Orlando. 12 minutes from Epic Universe. Ciao Italia — Family-owned Italian since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood.
Kids menu with gelato. Private dining. Wine and beer. 12 minutes from Universal's newest park.
Epic Universe just opened, and everyone is going. If your birthday falls during the trip, skip the theme park food courts and come to a real restaurant.
Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant 10 minutes from Epic Universe. Everything is homemade — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. We have been doing this since 1991. The private dining room seats 60, and we can do a full buyout for 110.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner. That is a birthday deal you will not find at any chain.
After a full day at Epic Universe, the last thing you want is another loud, crowded food court. Ciao Italia is the opposite — a warm, comfortable Italian restaurant where the food is made from scratch and the service is personal.
For birthday groups, the private dining room is ideal. Custom menus, wine and beer packages, and a space that is completely yours. For smaller celebrations, the main dining room is welcoming and relaxed.
Families, couples, and groups all feel at home here. That is why people keep coming back after every trip to Orlando.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from Epic Universe on Westwood Boulevard. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been in Orlando since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh seafood, lamb chops, and a curated Italian wine list. Free parking and walk-ins welcome nightly from 5 to 10 PM.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 5 miles south of Epic Universe on Westwood Boulevard near International Drive. The Navarra family makes fresh pasta daily and serves classic Italian dishes in a casual, comfortable dining room. Kids menu is $13 with gelato.
Ciao Italia is 12 minutes (7 miles) from Universal's Epic Universe, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd off International Drive.
Show your SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket and save 10% on dinner.
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Yes. Kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Highchairs available. Families are the majority of our guests.
For groups of 6 or more, we recommend calling ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia offers a 10% discount when you show a valid SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove ticket. The discount applies to your entire dinner check. Epic Universe tickets are not included in this offer.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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