New Restaurants Outside Universal Studios
10 minutes from Universal. Handmade Italian food for 35+ years. Family-owned since 1991.
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1991 — Handmade Italian — 10 Minutes from Universal Studios
New to You, Classic to Orlando
Everyone searches for new restaurants. But sometimes the best dinner is the one that has been serving handmade Italian food for more than 35 years and you just haven't found yet. Ciao Italia is not new — it is family-owned since 1991 — but for most Universal visitors, discovering it feels like finding a secret. The pasta is handmade every day. The sauces come from Italian family recipes. The bread is warm. And the prices are better than anything inside CityWalk. 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 10 minutes from the parks.
- 10 minutes from Universal Studios
- 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
What Makes Ciao Italia Stand Out
While new restaurants open and close every year on I-Drive, Ciao Italia has stayed on Westwood Boulevard for over three decades. The Sacchetti di Filetto, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, and Linguine alle Vongole are the kind of dishes that keep locals and tourists coming back. Wine and beer with dinner. $13 kids menu with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome. Open 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
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near Universal Studios Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort includes Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and the new Epic Universe. With millions of visitors each year, the surrounding restaurant scene is massive.
CityWalk is convenient but expensive and crowded. The real gems are off property, where family-owned restaurants serve food with soul.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 10 minutes from Universal on Westwood Boulevard. The Navarra family has been here since 1991 — longer than most I-Drive restaurants have been open.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Universal Studios, take I-4 East to International Drive. Head south about 2 miles, turn right on Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking lot in front. About 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there new restaurants outside Universal Studios?
New restaurants open on I-Drive regularly, but Ciao Italia has been one of Orlando's top-rated Italian restaurants since 1991. For most Universal visitors, discovering it feels new.
Do Universal guests get discounts at Ciao Italia?
Walk-ins are welcome every night.
How far is Ciao Italia from Universal?
About 10 minutes by car on Westwood Boulevard, just off International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia good for families?
Yes. Casual atmosphere, $13 kids menu with gelato, highchairs available, walk-ins welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant.
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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.