Food Near ICON Park Orlando
Skip the tourist traps. Homemade Italian since 1991. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome.
Homemade Pasta, Bread, Sauces — Made Fresh Every Night
The Best Food Near ICON Park Is Not at ICON Park
The food options at ICON Park are fine for a quick bite. But if you want a real dinner — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, bread from the oven — you need to drive 3 minutes to Ciao Italia.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been making everything from scratch since 1991. No freezers, no microwaves, no corporate menus. Just real cooking from the Navarra family.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome every night. This is the dinner that makes a night at ICON Park complete.
- 8 minutes from ICON Park
- Everything made from scratch daily
- Over 4,000 reviews on Google
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking in front
- Walk-ins welcome
- Wine and beer available
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
Why People Leave ICON Park for Ciao Italia
ICON Park restaurants are tourist-priced chains. Ciao Italia is locally owned, locally priced, and the food is on a different level. You will taste the difference in the first bite.
Families come for the kids menu. Couples come for the wine and candlelit tables. Groups come for the private dining room. Everyone comes back because the food is real.
After the Wheel, after the aquarium, after the wax museum — come eat food that was made by a family, not a corporation.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
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
From ICON Park, head south on International Drive for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking in front. The drive takes about 8 minutes, depending on I-Drive traffic.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
Does Ciao Italia have wine and beer near ICON Park?
Yes. Ciao Italia offers an Italian wine list and beer selection with dinner. The restaurant is a wine-and-beer establishment — no cocktails or curated wine and beer selection. Located 8 minutes south of ICON Park.
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
Where is the best food near ICON Park?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd — homemade Italian since 1991, 8 minutes from ICON Park.
Is Ciao Italia better than ICON Park food?
It is a completely different experience. ICON Park has fast-casual chains. Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade food.
Is Ciao Italia expensive?
No. Pasta dishes start around $19. Kids menu is $13 with gelato. It is casual dining, not fine dining.
Can I walk from ICON Park to Ciao Italia?
It is 8 minutes, about 3 minutes. Free parking at the restaurant.
Is it open late after ICON Park?
Ciao Italia is open until 10 PM nightly.
What appetizers does Ciao Italia serve?
Popular starters include Bruschetta, Burrata with prosciutto, Carpaccio di Manzo, Antipasto Italiano, and Zuppa di Pesce. All made fresh.
More From Ciao Italia
Real Food Near ICON Park
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian since 1991.
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.