Real Food Near Disney
Food Near Disney World Orlando
Skip resort prices. Homemade Italian, kids menu, free parking. 20 min from Disney.
Skip resort prices. Homemade Italian, kids menu, free parking. 20 min from Disney.
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 — homemade Italian since 1991, fresh pasta, kids menu with gelato, free parking.
Real Italian food at real prices. $13 kids menu. Free parking. No waits.
Disney food is fine for lunch in the park. But for dinner, you want something real. Something made by hand, not assembled from a heat-and-serve kit.
Ciao Italia is 20 minutes from Walt Disney World. Everything is homemade — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. We have been family-owned since 1991 and the food speaks for itself with over 4,000 reviews.
No reservation needed. Free parking. Kids menu $13 with gelato. The best food near Disney is not at Disney.
After spending $200 per person at Disney, you deserve a meal that does not cost another arm and leg. Ciao Italia is casual Italian dining with real food at normal prices.
Pasta dishes start around $19. The kids menu is $13 with gelato. A bottle of wine will not cost you Disney resort markup. This is a neighborhood restaurant, not a resort experience.
Come as you are — park clothes, tired kids, stroller and all. We are used to it. That is who we serve every night.
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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"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit."
"A hidden gem near SeaWorld. Skip the tourist traps. The veal piccata and pappardelle are incredible."
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 |
| 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 on Westwood Boulevard is about 20 minutes from Disney World and offers quality Italian food at fair prices. Pasta dishes range from $19 to $27, and the kids menu is $13 with gelato included. It is a family-owned restaurant with homemade food and no theme park markup.
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a strong choice. Located near International Drive, about 20 minutes from Disney World, it has been family-owned since 1991. Homemade pasta, highly awarded, 4,000+ reviews, and Zagat recognition. Casual atmosphere with free parking.
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd — homemade Italian since 1991, 20 minutes from the parks.
Yes. Pasta from $19, kids menu $13 with gelato. No resort pricing or mandatory tips.
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and family-friendly. No dress code.
Yes. Free lot right in front.
Nightly until 10 PM.
While the menu is pasta-focused, dishes like Lamb Chops, Salmone Toscano, and salads can accommodate dietary needs. Speak with your server about specific requirements.
On International Drive, near SeaWorld and the Convention Center. Free parking right in front.
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Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. No reservation needed.