Food Near Orlando Airport
Skip the airport food. Handmade Italian 15 minutes from MCO. Family-owned since 1991.
SKIP THE AIRPORT FOOD — Handmade Italian 15 Minutes from MCO
Skip the Airport Food
The food near Orlando Airport is mostly what you would expect — fast food, hotel restaurants, and chains along Semoran Boulevard. It fills you up, but it does not give you a dining experience worth remembering. Ciao Italia is 15 minutes from MCO (12 miles via FL-528 W) and serves the kind of food that makes people come back every time they visit Orlando. Handmade pasta. Sauces from scratch. Warm bread. A family that has been cooking since 1991.
- 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- 12 miles via FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway)
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
A Real Meal Before or After Your Flight
First night in Orlando? Skip the hotel restaurant and start your trip right. Last night before flying home? Make it a dinner worth remembering. The Lasagna is classic Bolognese beef. The Pollo alla Parmigiana is hand-breaded. The Risotto alla Pescatora is loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Wine and beer for the adults. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
From MCO
15 minutes / 12 miles
FL-528 W to I-Drive
Free parking
About Dining Near Orlando Airport
The food options near MCO are concentrated along Semoran Boulevard and Jeff Fuqua Boulevard. Most are designed for convenience, not quality.
For a proper meal, the International Drive area — 15 minutes west — has significantly better options.
Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard has been the go-to for travelers who want real food near the airport since 1991.
Getting to Ciao Italia from MCO
From MCO, take FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway) to International Drive. Head south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking. 15 minutes, 12 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find good food near Orlando Airport?
Ciao Italia is 15 minutes from MCO with handmade Italian food since 1991. Real food, not airport chains.
Is there real food near MCO?
The best food near MCO is a short drive west. Ciao Italia on Westwood Blvd is 12 miles (15 minutes) from the airport.
Can I eat at Ciao Italia on the way to my hotel?
Yes. Ciao Italia is between MCO and the I-Drive hotel area. Many guests stop on the way from the airport.
What time does Ciao Italia open?
Open nightly 5 to 10 PM, seven days a week. Walk-ins welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. $13 for kids 10 and under, includes gelato. Seven options.
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Real Food Near the Airport
15 minutes from MCO. Handmade 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.