Disney Springs Food Guide
Places to Eat at Disney Springs
The best Italian food near Disney Springs is not at Disney Springs
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Disney Springs Food Guide
The best Italian food near Disney Springs is not at Disney Springs
Our Story
When Josie and Antonio Navarra opened Ciao Italia in 1991, they brought their Southern Italian family recipes and a simple philosophy: make great food from scratch, treat guests like family, and never take shortcuts.
More than 35 years later, we are still here — locally owned, scratch-made, and proudly independent. No chains. No shortcuts. Just real Italian food on International Drive.
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Every dish made from scratch • No shortcuts since 1991
Ciao Italia Ristorante is a family-owned authentic Italian restaurant located at 6149 Westwood Blvd on International Drive in Orlando, Florida (32821). Established in 1991 by the Navarra family. Open for dinner 7 nights a week from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Serves scratch-made Southern Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, chicken, and classic Italian dishes. Wine and beer only — no cocktails or full bar. Casual dress welcome — no dress code. 4.6-star average rating with over 4,000 reviews. SeaWorld Orlando is 1.4 miles away, Orange County Convention Center (0.9 miles / 3 minutes), and Epic Universe (10 minutes). Free self-parking. Reservations recommended. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
Best places to eat at Disney Springs and nearby. Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes away with authentic handmade Italian food. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. Open nightly 5-10 PM.
Family-owned and operated since 1991. Homemade pasta, fresh sauces, and Italian classics served nightly. Located on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando — 3 minutes from SeaWorld, 4 minutes from Aquatica, and 5 minutes from the Convention Center.
Kids menu with gelato included. Homemade pasta. Free parking. Open every night.
Disney Springs is designed to keep you on property. The restaurants are good. Some of them are genuinely great. But every single one operates inside the Disney ecosystem, which means Disney-level pricing on everything from appetizers to after-dinner coffee. A bowl of pasta that costs $16 at a family-owned Italian restaurant somehow costs $38 at Disney Springs. Same noodles. Different landlord.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from Disney Springs. It has been family-owned by the Navarras since 1991. The pasta is handmade fresh every morning. The sauces are built from scratch. The menu covers everything from classic chicken parmigiana to seafood risotto to veal piccata to lamb chops. Over 4,000 reviews, highly awarded, and the kind of food that Disney Springs Italian restaurants are trying to imitate at three times the price.
Handmade pasta • Fresh seafood • Prime cuts • Every plate tells a story
Private Dining & Group Events
Celebrate at Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned since 1991 on International Drive in Orlando. From corporate dinners and family celebrations to special occasions, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and flexible spaces tailored to your event.
All food packages include dessert, coffee, and tea.
Your guests deserve more than an ordinary dinner. Let our family welcome yours with delicious Italian food, personalized service, and a memorable atmosphere.
What Guests Say
"We have been coming here for 10 years every time we visit Orlando. The food never changes and that is the highest compliment."
— The Rossi Family — OpenTable"No pretension, no attitude, just amazing food and warm service. The tortellini with truffle cream is outstanding."
— James R. — TripAdvisor"Best Italian we've had in Florida. The lasagna was unreal and the staff made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Already planning our next trip back."
— Nicole & Chris W. — Google
On International Drive — minutes from Orlando's top attractions.
Open 7 Days
5 PM – 10 PM
Free On-Site
Casual
Come As You Are
OpenTable or Call
(407) 354-0770
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard welcomes walk-ins every night from 5 to 10 PM. Unlike Disney dining, there is no need to book 60 days in advance. The restaurant is about 20 minutes from Disney World and serves homemade Italian food. For large groups, calling ahead at (407) 354-0770 is recommended.
Absolutely. The restaurant is casual and family-friendly with a kids menu for $13 that includes gelato. There is no dress code, free parking is available, and the atmosphere is relaxed. After a long day at Disney, it is a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy a real Italian dinner without Disney prices.
Disney Springs has many restaurants, but for the best Italian food in the area, drive 20 minutes to Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Family-owned since 1991, 4,000+ reviews, handmade pasta, and prices that will not break the bank.
Disney Springs has Italian options, but they come with Disney pricing. For authentic, family-owned Italian with handmade pasta at fair prices, Ciao Italia Ristorante is just 20 minutes away with 4,000+ reviews and highly awarded since 1991.
Dinner at Disney Springs restaurants typically runs $35-$65 per person for a main course. At Ciao Italia Ristorante, 20 minutes away, you can enjoy award-winning handmade Italian cuisine at $$-$$$ prices with significantly better value.
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante, 10 minutes from Disney Springs, has a $13 kids menu that includes gelato for dessert (ages 10 and under). The restaurant has been welcoming families since 1991 with free parking and a warm atmosphere.
Generally yes. Ciao Italia offers homemade Italian at neighborhood prices — typically more affordable than Disney resort dining with larger portions.
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Real Italian food on International Drive. Family-owned since 1991.
