Birthday Dinner Near Epic Universe
Private room for up to 60. Homemade Italian. Free parking. 10 minutes from Epic Universe.
10% OFF — Show Your Epic Universe Ticket
Why Celebrate Your Birthday Near Epic Universe at Ciao Italia
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 Epic Universe ticket and save 10% on dinner for your entire table. That is a birthday deal you will not find at any chain.
- 10 minutes from Epic Universe Orlando
- 10% off dinner with any valid park ticket
- Private dining room seats up to 60 guests
- Kids menu $13 with gelato included
- Homemade pasta, sauces, and bread daily
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned since 1991

Birthday Dinner After Epic Universe
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.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near Epic Universe
Epic Universe is Universal Orlando's newest and most ambitious theme park, featuring immersive worlds inspired by beloved franchises. The park is massive, and most visitors spend the entire day exploring its themed lands, riding attractions, and watching shows.
Epic Universe is located south of the original Universal complex, in a part of Orlando that is still building out its dining and entertainment options. While the park itself has restaurants inside, the surrounding area is developing. Visitors looking for dinner after the park need to plan ahead.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 10 minutes from Epic Universe via International Drive. The Navarra family has been running this Italian restaurant since 1991, well before Epic Universe existed. The menu features homemade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and a curated Italian wine list.
After a day of next-generation theme park rides, the quiet dining room at Ciao Italia feels like a reset. Free parking, walk-ins welcome, and kids eat for $13 with gelato included. It is the kind of dinner that turns a great park day into a great vacation day.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe
Ciao Italia is about 10 minutes from Epic Universe, roughly 5 miles south via International Drive. When you leave the park, head south on I-Drive toward the SeaWorld area and turn onto Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking. If you prefer a rideshare, the trip is quick and avoids highway traffic during most hours.
More Questions About Dining Near Epic Universe
Where should I eat after visiting Epic Universe?
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.
Is there Italian food near Epic Universe Orlando?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from Epic Universe?
Ciao Italia is 12 minutes (7 miles) from Universal's Epic Universe, located at 6149 Westwood Blvd off International Drive.
Does Ciao Italia offer a birthday discount?
Show your valid Epic Universe ticket and receive 10% off dinner for your entire table.
Can I book a private room for a birthday near Epic Universe?
Yes. The private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Call (407) 354-0770 to reserve.
Is Ciao Italia kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Highchairs available. Families are the majority of our guests.
Do I need a reservation?
For groups of 6 or more, we recommend calling ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Does Ciao Italia offer an Epic Universe dining discount?
Ciao Italia is independently owned. Contact the restaurant at (407) 354-0770 for current promotions and group dining options.
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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.