Family Dinner Near Disney Orlando

The Family Dinner Near Disney That Is Not at Disney

Disney Springs has plenty of restaurants. But they are crowded, expensive, and you need a reservation 60 days in advance. Ciao Italia is 20 minutes away with none of that.

Walk in, sit down, order homemade Italian food. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. Highchairs are available. The dining room is casual and welcoming — nobody is going to give you a look when the baby throws pasta.

This is where Disney families go when they want a real dinner without the resort experience.

• 20 minutes from Walt Disney World
• Kids menu $13 with gelato
• Highchairs available
• Homemade pasta and sauces
• Walk-ins welcome
• Free parking right in front
• Private dining for large families
• Family-owned since 1991

A Restaurant That Gets Families

Ciao Italia has been serving families since 1991. The staff is patient. The kids menu has real food — spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo. And gelato makes everything better.

For larger family groups, the private dining room seats up to 60. Family reunions, multi-generational dinners, birthday celebrations — we handle it all.

After a day at Disney, this is the dinner the whole family agrees on. The kids get pasta and ice cream. The adults get wine and real food. Everyone wins.

About Dining Near Disney World Orlando

Disney World visitors know the drill: plan your dining reservations 60 days out, pay theme park prices, and hope for the best. But not every dinner needs to be a production. Sometimes, especially after a long day of walking and rides, you just want to sit down somewhere quiet and eat well.

The area between Disney World and International Drive has plenty of restaurants, but most of them are national chains or hotel dining rooms. Finding an independent, family-owned restaurant with real character takes a little effort.

Ciao Italia Ristorante has been that restaurant for thousands of Disney families since 1991. Located on Westwood Boulevard about 20 minutes from Disney World, the Navarra family makes everything fresh daily. Homemade pasta, bread out of the oven, Italian wine, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes dinner feel like the best part of the day.

The drive from Disney takes about 20 minutes via I-4, and once you arrive, parking is free. Walk-ins are welcome every night. With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and Zagat recognition, it is one of Orlando's most trusted Italian restaurants.

Getting to Ciao Italia from Disney World Orlando

From Disney World, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 20 minutes. Take I-4 East for approximately 12 miles, exit at International Drive, and head south to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant has free self-parking at 6149 Westwood Blvd. The drive is mostly highway and straightforward, even during moderate traffic.

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How to Get to Ciao Italia from Disney World Orlando

The drive from Disney World Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 20 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.