Italian Restaurant Near Orlando Airport
Handmade Italian 15 minutes from MCO. Family-owned since 1991. 12 miles via FL-528 W.
HANDMADE ITALIAN SINCE 1991 — 15 Minutes from MCO Airport
Real Italian Food, 15 Minutes from MCO
If you are looking for Italian food near Orlando Airport, you have two options: the Olive Garden on Semoran Boulevard, or a 15-minute drive to Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard. One is a chain. The other is a family-owned restaurant where the Navarra family has been making handmade pasta since 1991. The sauces are slow-cooked from scratch. The bread is warm. The wine list covers every Italian region. It is 12 miles via FL-528 W — a straight shot from MCO.
- 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
Handmade Pasta Worth the Short Drive
The Linguine alle Vongole has fresh clams in garlic white wine. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale is wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms. The Sacchetti di Filetto is truffle cream pasta with sliced filet mignon. These are not dishes you find at airport restaurants. They are dishes made by a family that has been cooking Italian food for 35 years. $13 kids menu with gelato. Wine and beer. 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
Italian food near Orlando Airport is mostly limited to chains. The airport itself has a few options, but nothing handmade or family-owned.
Ciao Italia fills that gap. Located 15 minutes west of MCO on Westwood Boulevard, it is the closest quality Italian restaurant to the airport.
Family-owned since 1991, Zagat-rated, 9 awards. The kind of Italian restaurant that makes Orlando worth the trip.
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
Is there a good Italian restaurant near Orlando Airport?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 15 minutes from MCO. Handmade pasta since 1991, Zagat-rated, family-owned. The best Italian near the airport.
How far is Ciao Italia from MCO?
12 miles, about 15 minutes via FL-528 W (Beachline Expressway).
Does Ciao Italia make fresh pasta?
Yes. Every pasta is handmade daily. Sauces are cooked from scratch with imported Italian ingredients.
Is it worth driving from the airport for dinner?
Absolutely. The drive is 15 minutes and the food is incomparably better than anything near the airport corridor.
Does Ciao Italia serve wine?
Yes. Italian wine list covering every region, plus beer. No cocktails — wine and beer only.
More From Ciao Italia
Real Italian, 15 Minutes from MCO
Handmade pasta. Family-owned 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.