Family Restaurants Outside Disney World

Family Dinner After a Day at the Parks

You have been at Magic Kingdom since rope drop. The kids are sunburned and hungry. You have already spent $80 on turkey legs and Dole Whips. The idea of another Disney restaurant with a 45-minute wait and $18 mac and cheese for the kids makes you want to scream into a Mickey hat. There is a better option.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20-25 minutes from any Disney park and has been feeding families since 1991. The kids menu is $13 per child for ages 10 and under, and it includes gelato for dessert. Your kids can choose from spaghetti marinara, spaghetti and meatball, penne alla vodka, cheese ravioli, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, or steak bites. Every option includes a scoop of gelato. That is a real meal at a real price.

Everyone Eats Well

While the kids are enjoying their pasta and gelato, the adults can have the dinner they have been dreaming about. Handmade Pappardelle al Cinghiale with wild boar ragu. Linguine con Scampi with shrimp in garlic butter. Salmone Toscano pan-seared with Tuscan herbs. Vitello alla Parmigiana with marinara and mozzarella. Every dish is made from scratch.

Beer and wine for the adults. Free parking right in front. No shuttles, no trams, no 20-minute walk from a parking garage. You pull up, get out, and walk into a restaurant where the Navarra family has been welcoming families for over 35 years.

Built by a Family, for Families

The Navarra family understands family dining because they built this restaurant while raising their own. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The staff is patient with kids. The pace is relaxed. Nobody is rushing you out the door for the next seating.

For larger family groups, the private dining room seats up to 60 with customizable group menus. Birthday celebrations, family reunions, and multi-family gatherings are welcome. Call (407) 354-0770. Open every night 5 to 10 PM.

About Family Dining Near Disney World

Walt Disney World offers extensive family dining, but prices are elevated and waits can be long, especially during peak season. Many families staying in the Disney area look for off-property restaurants that offer kids menus, relaxed atmospheres, and better value.

Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant 20-25 minutes from all Disney parks. The $13 kids menu includes an entree and gelato. Adults enjoy handmade pasta, seafood, veal, and lamb chops. 4,000+ reviews. 9 awards. Beer and wine. Free parking. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Disney World

From any Disney park, take I-4 East to Exit 74A (Sand Lake Road). Head south on International Drive, turn right onto Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. 20-25 minutes. Free parking.

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About Dining Near Family Restaurants Outside Disney World

When you are visiting Family Restaurants Outside Disney World in Orlando, finding a genuine Italian dinner can feel impossible among the chains and tourist traps. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer since 1991 — a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard where everything is made from scratch.

The Navarra family runs the kitchen personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily, and housemade desserts. The menu includes classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana alongside refined dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora.

With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and over 35 years of service, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants in the Orlando area. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Family Restaurants Outside Disney World

Ciao Italia is about 20 minutes from Family Restaurants Outside Disney World. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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