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Magical Dining
Near Universal Orlando
$40
Three-Course Prix Fixe
August 14 – September 30, 2026 · Open Nightly 5 – 10 PM
August 14 – September 30, 2026 · Open Nightly 5 – 10 PM
After three days of theme park food, this was exactly what we needed. Real food, real atmosphere, and free parking right outside. The caprese was the freshest I have ever had.
Laura D., Texas • Google
The Magical Dining Menu
Braised spareribs, veal piccata, sacchetti pasta, and homemade Italian desserts.
About Ciao Italia & Magical Dining
After a day at Universal Orlando, the last thing you want is another crowded theme park restaurant. Ciao Italia Ristorante is approximately 15 minutes south on International Drive, offering a completely different dining experience.
The $40 Magical Dining prix fixe at Ciao Italia features braised spareribs, veal piccata, sacchetti pasta with filet mignon, and homemade Italian desserts. Three courses, one price, no theme park markup.
Free self-parking right outside. No reservations required (but recommended on weekends). Walk in wearing whatever you wore to the parks.
Universal is incredible, but the food inside is theme park food at theme park prices. Ciao Italia is the antidote. A family-owned restaurant since 1991 where the Navarra family makes everything from scratch.
Start with Caprese made with beefsteak tomatoes and bufala mozzarella. Move to braised spareribs in red wine reduction or veal piccata with lemon butter sauce. End with tiramisu or limoncello cake.
For $40, this is the kind of meal that becomes the highlight of your trip. Not the ride you waited 90 minutes for.
Head south on International Drive from Universal Orlando and you will find Ciao Italia at Westwood Boulevard, across from the DoubleTree by Hilton. The drive takes about 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Free self-parking on site. No dress code. Upscale vibes, casual comfort. Italian wine and beer list. Kids menu available.
Open 5 to 10 PM every night during Magical Dining (August 14 through September 30). Book on OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770.
No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The bruschetta was perfect and the brasato melted in my mouth. Cannot wait for Magical Dining.
James R., Chicago • TripAdvisor
Reservations recommended during the event
Or call (407) 354-0770 · Walk-ins welcome
Ciao Italia Ristorante on International Drive is approximately 15 minutes from Universal Orlando, offering a $40 three-course prix fixe during Magical Dining 2026.
Approximately 15 minutes south on International Drive, depending on traffic.
Yes. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant with a casual atmosphere, free parking, and no dress code. Perfect after a day at the parks.
At Ciao Italia: Brasato (braised spareribs), Vitello Piccata (veal), Sacchetti al Filetto (truffle pasta with filet mignon), Tiramisu, Limoncello Cake, Chocolate Torta. $40 for three courses.
Reservations are recommended on weekends. Book on OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins are welcome.
Ciao Italia offers free self-parking on site, unlike Universal's paid parking. The restaurant is about 15 minutes south on I-Drive.
Three courses, $40 per person. Authentic Italian on International Drive since 1991. August 14 – September 30, 2026.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining® is a registered trademark of Visit Orlando. Presented by Orlando Health. Ciao Italia Ristorante is an independently owned participating restaurant. Menu items and availability may vary. Prix fixe price does not include beverages, tax, or gratuity. Please inform your server of any allergies.