Outside Disney World
Family Restaurants Outside Disney World
Kids menu $13 with gelato. Handmade pasta. Free parking. 20-25 minutes from the parks.
Kids menu $13 with gelato. Handmade pasta. Free parking. 20-25 minutes from the parks.
When the Navarra family opened Ciao Italia on International Drive in 1991, Orlando looked nothing like it does today. But the mission was simple: serve real Italian food, made from scratch, every single night.
35 years later, that mission hasn't changed. The pasta is still handmade. The sauces still simmer for hours. Over 4,000 guests have left reviews. Zagat rated, highly awarded, and the same family still greeting you at the door.
This is not a chain. This is the real thing.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate from scratch
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Ciao Italia has a $13 kids menu with gelato. Handmade pasta since 1991. 20 min from EPCOT.
Your family deserves a real dinner after Disney World. Ciao Italia Ristorante has a $13 kids menu with gelato, handmade pasta for the adults, and free parking. Family-owned since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 20-25 minutes from all parks.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
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, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, or chicken tenders. Every option includes a scoop of gelato. That is a real meal at a real price.
Ciao Italia looks elegant — arched columns, Italian pottery, wine racks. But there's no dress code. Shorts and flip-flops are welcome. Kids are welcome.
$13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM. Free parking lot right in front.
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"We host our company dinner here every year during the convention. Private room, great wine, and the lamb chops are always perfect."
"Came here after SeaWorld with the kids. No dress code, free parking, incredible food. My daughter loved the gelato."
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center.
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — across from the DoubleTree by Hilton |
| Disney World (EPCOT) | 12 miles / 20 min via I-4 |
| Aquatica | 0.5 miles |
| OCCC | 0.9 miles / 3 min |
| SeaWorld | 1.4 miles |
| Discovery Cove | 2 miles |
| Hours | Open nightly 5–10 PM |
| Parking | Free on-site |
| Dress Code | Casual — no dress code |
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20-25 minutes from all Disney parks with a $13 kids menu including gelato. Family-owned since 1991. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Ciao Italia offers a $13 kids menu for ages 10 and under that includes an entree plus gelato. Much more affordable than most Disney restaurant kids menus.
Yes. Ciao Italia has free parking, a welcoming atmosphere, and a dedicated kids menu. The 20-25 minute drive from Disney is easy and stress-free.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 20 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Ciao Italia is about 20 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Seven options: spaghetti marinara, spaghetti and meatball, penne alla vodka, cheese ravioli, steak bites, fettuccine alfredo, or chicken tenders. All $13 with gelato.
Yes. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly. High chairs available. The Navarra family has been welcoming families for 35+ years.
About 15 miles and 25 minutes via I-4.
While dishes are served individually, the menu works well for sharing. The private dining room handles larger family gatherings for up to 60 guests.
Waits are typically short or nonexistent on weeknights. Reservations are recommended on weekends. Walk-ins welcome.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Kids menu with gelato. Handmade pasta. 20-25 min from the parks.