Dinner Near Universal's Endless Summer Resort
Family-friendly Italian that fits your vacation budget
Value Hotel, Value Dinner
You chose Universal's Endless Summer Resort because it offers great value without sacrificing the Universal experience. Smart move. Now apply that same logic to dinner. The resort food options are limited, CityWalk is a budget trap, and the fast food around International Drive is not why you came to Orlando. Ciao Italia Ristorante gives you a real sit-down Italian dinner at prices that will not wreck your vacation budget.
The Navarra family opened Ciao Italia in 1991 and has been serving families ever since. The food is handmade, the portions are generous, and the kids menu is $13 with gelato included. For a family of four, you are looking at a real Italian dinner for less than what two people would spend at CityWalk.
Feed the Whole Family Without the Markup
Kids 10 and under eat for $13, and that includes gelato for dessert. The adult menu features handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and chicken at prices that reflect a family restaurant, not a theme park captive audience. Free parking means no extra charges on top of the meal. This is dinner the way it should work on vacation.
The staff at Ciao Italia has been taking care of families with tired kids and exhausted parents for over three decades. They know how to make it easy. Relaxed pace, attentive service, and food that makes everyone at the table happy.
A Quick Drive from Endless Summer
Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 12-15 minutes from Universal's Endless Summer Resort. The drive is simple, parking is free, and you will be seated quickly. After a long day of rides and walking, the short drive is worth every minute.
The Vacation Dinner You Will Remember
Theme park vacations blend together in memory. The rides are great, but dinner at a food court is forgettable. Ciao Italia is the kind of place families remember. The handmade pasta, the warm bread, the gelato, the feeling of being taken care of by people who genuinely enjoy feeding families. That is a vacation memory worth making.
Open Every Night
Ciao Italia is open 7 days a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, including all holidays. Reservations recommended during summer and holiday weeks. Call (407) 354-0770 or book online.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Authentic Italian. Handmade pastas, seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, and classic desserts.
About Dining Near Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort includes Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and the CityWalk entertainment district. Visitors spend entire days immersed in rides, shows, and attractions. When the parks close, the search for dinner begins, and CityWalk can only absorb so much of the crowd.
The hotel restaurants near Universal serve their purpose, but they rarely deliver a memorable dining experience. And the further you get from the resort, the more the options blend into the International Drive chain restaurant landscape.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is worth the 12-minute drive south. Located on Westwood Boulevard near I-Drive, the restaurant has been family-owned since 1991. The Navarra family makes fresh pasta every morning, simmers sauces all day, and bakes bread in-house. The menu covers classic Italian dishes from antipasti through dessert.
After a high-energy day at Universal, the quiet dining room at Ciao Italia is a welcome contrast. Zagat-rated, 9 awards, 4,000+ reviews, and a kids menu that includes gelato for $13. It is the kind of restaurant people come back to year after year.
Getting to Ciao Italia from Universal Orlando
From Universal Orlando, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 12 minutes. Head south on International Drive for approximately 7 miles and turn onto Westwood Boulevard near the SeaWorld area. Free self-parking is available at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Rideshare from Universal typically runs $12 to $18 depending on traffic.
More Questions About Dining Near Universal Studios Orlando
What restaurants outside Universal Studios are worth visiting?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is about 12 minutes from Universal and worth the short drive. Family-owned since 1991, it serves homemade Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. Free parking, kids menu with gelato, and no dress code. A nice change from CityWalk dining.
Can I get a restaurant discount with my Universal Studios ticket?
While Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner with SeaWorld, Aquatica, Discovery Cove, and Epic Universe tickets, the restaurant welcomes all theme park visitors. Located about 12 minutes from Universal at 6149 Westwood Blvd, it is a great post-park dinner option with free parking.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Universal Studios Orlando
The drive from Universal Studios Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 15 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from Universal's Endless Summer Resort?
Ciao Italia is about 12-15 minutes by car from Universal's Endless Summer Resort. We are at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. Our kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Available for children 10 and under.
Does Ciao Italia have free parking?
Yes. Free self-parking for all guests. No resort fees or garage charges.
What are Ciao Italia's hours?
Open 7 days a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, including all holidays.
Is Ciao Italia cheaper than CityWalk restaurants?
Ciao Italia offers homemade Italian at neighborhood prices — generally more affordable than Universal CityWalk dining, with larger portions and 35 years of tradition.
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Family-friendly Italian that fits your vacation budget
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.