Where is Ciao Italia located?

Ciao Italia Ristorante is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, 2 minutes from International Drive, SeaWorld, and the Orange County Convention Center. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.

What are Ciao Italia's hours?

Ciao Italia is open for dinner seven nights a week from 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins are welcome. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.

Does Ciao Italia offer private dining?

Yes. Ciao Italia has a private dining room that seats up to 60 guests, and full venue buyouts accommodate up to 110. Custom menus and wine and beer packages are available for corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and celebrations. Call (407) 354-0770 to plan your event.

Is Ciao Italia family-friendly?

Absolutely. Ciao Italia is a casual, welcoming restaurant perfect for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato for dessert. Highchairs are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

Does Ciao Italia have free parking?

Yes. There is a free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages, no valet required.

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Dinner Near Epic Universe Orlando

Name: Ciao Italia Ristorante
Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32821, US
Telephone: (407) 354-0770
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

After the biggest theme park experience in Orlando, sit down to the kind of Italian dinner you will actually remember.

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Enjoy Authentic Italian at Ciao Italia

Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.

35+

Years Open

4,000+

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A Week

"Home cooked Italian dishes; generous portions; friendly and efficient service."

"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."

"We've been coming here for years. The risotto pescatore is the best in Orlando. It feels like family."

Italian charcuterie board at Ciao Italia

Chicken parmigiana at Ciao Italia Orlando

Guest enjoying wine at Ciao Italia Ristorante Orlando

Linguine alle Vongole at Ciao Italia Orlando

Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp at Ciao Italia

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Location

6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821

Risotto alla Pescatora at Ciao Italia Orlando

About Dining Near Epic Universe

Universal's Epic Universe is the most talked-about new theme park in the country. With multiple immersive worlds and cutting-edge rides, it draws visitors who expect big experiences. By closing time, those visitors are hungry and looking for something that matches the scale of the day.

The area around Epic Universe is newer and still developing its restaurant scene. Inside the park, dining options are themed but limited. Outside, visitors often find themselves searching for something beyond hotel restaurants and fast-food chains.

Ciao Italia Ristorante sits on Westwood Boulevard near International Drive, about 10 minutes south of Epic Universe. The Navarra family opened the restaurant in 1991 and has been serving homemade Italian food ever since. Fresh pasta daily, bread baked in-house, sauces made from scratch.

The restaurant is casual and welcoming, built for families and groups of all sizes. There is a private dining room for larger parties and a kids menu that includes gelato. After spending all day in a theme park, a quiet Italian dinner with free parking is exactly the kind of evening most people want.

Getting to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe

From Epic Universe, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 10 minutes. Head south along International Drive for roughly 5 miles until you reach the Westwood Boulevard area near SeaWorld. The restaurant has free self-parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The route stays on surface streets and avoids I-4 entirely.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe

The drive from Epic Universe to Ciao Italia takes about 2 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 Epic Universe?

Ciao Italia is located on Westwood Blvd near SeaWorld and the Convention Center area. The drive from Epic Universe is a short trip depending on traffic conditions.

Is Ciao Italia better than the restaurants inside Epic Universe?

We are a family-owned restaurant that has been making handmade pasta and fresh seafood since 1991. Our prices are fair, our portions are generous, and the atmosphere is relaxed. Many guests prefer dining off-property for a more authentic experience.

Does Ciao Italia take walk-ins after the park closes?

Yes, walk-ins are always welcome. We are open until 10 PM every night, so there is plenty of time for dinner after a day at the park. Reservations are recommended during peak season.

What should I order at Ciao Italia?

Our most popular dishes include the Risotto Pescatore, Pappardelle with Wild Boar, Australian Lamb Chops, and Veal Piccata. Everything is made to order with fresh ingredients.

Is Ciao Italia better than Epic Universe restaurants?

Ciao Italia offers a different experience — homemade pasta, family recipes, and 35 years of tradition at neighborhood prices, outside the theme park.

More From Ciao Italia

Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. All menu items are made fresh daily. Prices and availability are subject to change. Photos are representative of our dishes.

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Call us or book online. Walk-ins welcome.

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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.