Italian Restaurant Near ICON Park
Homemade pasta since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Free parking. 8 minutes from ICON Park.
Homemade Pasta, Sauces, and Bread — Made Fresh Daily
Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Italian Restaurant Near ICON Park
ICON Park is surrounded by chains. If you want real Italian food — not frozen pasta reheated in a microwave — drive 3 minutes to Ciao Italia.
We are family-owned. The Navarra family has been making everything from scratch since 1991. Fresh pasta, homemade sauces, bread from the oven. Over 4,000 reviews say the same thing: this is the real deal.
Free parking, kids menu, walk-ins welcome. No pretension, no tourist trap prices. Just honest Italian food near ICON Park.
- 8 minutes from ICON Park Orlando
- Homemade pasta and sauces daily
- Over 4,000 reviews
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome nightly
- Private room for groups of 60
- Family-owned since 1991
Skip the Chains Near ICON Park
Every chain restaurant near ICON Park serves the same reheated food you can get at home. Ciao Italia is the opposite — a real kitchen, a real family, real Italian cooking.
Whether you are coming from the Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, or Sea Life, dinner at Ciao Italia is the highlight. The lamb chops, the risotto alla pescatora, the chicken parm — none of it comes from a freezer.
This is the Italian restaurant near ICON Park that locals actually recommend. Come once and you will understand why.
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
ICON Park is one of International Drive's biggest draws. The Orlando Eye, StarFlyer, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium — it is a full entertainment complex right in the middle of I-Drive. Families and tourists spend hours here, and by evening, everyone is hungry.
The restaurants inside ICON Park are what you would expect from a tourist attraction: chains, fast food, and overpriced basics. They serve a purpose, but they are not where you go for a memorable dinner.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 8 minutes south of ICON Park on Westwood Boulevard. Family-owned since 1991, it serves handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and authentic Italian cuisine in a warm, casual setting. With over 4,000 reviews and 9 awards, it is the dinner ICON Park visitors find when they look beyond the strip.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from ICON Park
Getting to Ciao Italia from ICON Park is a straight drive down International Drive. Head south for 3 miles, turn right on Westwood Blvd, and the restaurant is on your right at 6149 Westwood Blvd. About 8 minutes with free parking when you arrive.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly for after ICON Park dinner?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is experienced with families visiting from the I-Drive attractions.
Can I take my family to Ciao Italia after visiting ICON Park?
Yes. Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM and is 8 minutes from ICON Park. The kids menu includes gelato, there is free parking, and walk-ins are welcome. It is a popular dinner stop for families coming from I-Drive attractions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ciao Italia close to ICON Park?
Yes. 8 minutes away at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off International Drive.
What makes Ciao Italia different from ICON Park restaurants?
Everything is homemade from scratch daily. Family-owned since 1991, not a chain.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes gelato. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, and fettuccine alfredo.
Is there free parking?
Yes. Free lot right in front of the restaurant.
Is Ciao Italia good for date night near ICON Park?
Absolutely. Candlelit tables, wine list, homemade Italian food. Casual but romantic.
Is Ciao Italia authentic Italian or Italian-American?
Ciao Italia blends authentic Italian technique with flavors that appeal to American palates. The pasta is handmade, sauces are made fresh daily, and the recipes come from the Navarra family.
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Italian Dinner Near ICON Park
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Made from scratch 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.