Dinner Near Holiday Inn at ICON Park
Escape the tourist strip for real Italian food
Dinner Near Holiday Inn at ICON Park
Dinner near Holiday Inn at ICON Park Orlando? Ciao Italia Ristorante is 8 minutes away. Authentic Italian, family-owned since 1991. 3,000+ reviews, 9 awards. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
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Cuisine
Authentic Italian. Handmade pastas, seafood, veal, lamb, chicken, and classic desserts.
About Dining Near ICON Park
After riding the Orlando Eye and walking through ICON Park, most families are ready for a sit-down dinner. The problem is that the restaurants at ICON Park are designed for quick turnover, not quality. You can eat there, but you will not remember it.
Ciao Italia is 8 minutes down International Drive in the opposite direction. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family makes everything from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and there is free parking right in front.
It is the kind of restaurant that turns a tourist dinner into a real experience. Over 4,000 reviews agree. If you are visiting ICON Park and want actual Italian food, drive 8 minutes south.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from ICON Park
Getting to Ciao Italia from ICON Park is a straight drive down International Drive. Head south for 3 miles, turn right on Westwood Blvd, and the restaurant is on your right at 6149 Westwood Blvd. About 8 minutes with free parking when you arrive.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly for after ICON Park dinner?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is experienced with families visiting from the I-Drive attractions.
Is there parking at Ciao Italia near ICON Park?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no paid garages, no street parking hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from the Holiday Inn at ICON Park?
Ciao Italia is about 7-10 minutes by car from the Holiday Inn at ICON Park. We are located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821.
Is Ciao Italia better than the restaurants at ICON Park?
ICON Park has entertainment dining, but Ciao Italia offers a completely different experience. Family-owned since 1991, with handmade pasta and 9 awards, it is a destination restaurant rather than a tourist attraction eatery.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. Children 10 and under can order from the kids menu at $13, which includes gelato for dessert.
Is Ciao Italia open late enough for after-ICON-Park dinner?
Yes. Ciao Italia is open until 10:00 PM every night. Plenty of time to enjoy ICON Park and still sit down for a proper Italian dinner.
Does Ciao Italia deliver to hotels?
Ciao Italia is a sit-down restaurant and does not deliver. However, the restaurant is 5 minutes from most International Drive and SeaWorld area hotels, with free parking.
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Family-owned Italian dining since 1991. Open tonight, 5–10 PM.
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.