Places to Eat Near Epic Universe
Family-owned Italian, 8 minutes from Epic Universe. Homemade pasta since 1991.
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Real Dinner After Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe is the newest and biggest theme park in Orlando. After a full day exploring five worlds, you need a real dinner, not another theme park food court. Ciao Italia Ristorante is just 8 minutes south on Universal Blvd, a family-owned Italian restaurant that has been feeding Orlando since 1991.
The pasta is made fresh every day. The sauces are homemade. The bread comes warm from the oven. It is the kind of meal that makes your legs stop hurting and your family start smiling again.
Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, right off International Drive. Free parking lot in front. Walk-ins welcome every night from 5 to 10 PM.
- 8-minute drive from Epic Universe via Universal Blvd
- Homemade pasta, bread, and sauces daily
- Kids menu $13, includes gelato dessert
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
- Casual and welcoming atmosphere
- 10% off with SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove tickets
Why Locals Eat Here After the Parks
Epic Universe has its own restaurants inside, but they are designed for quick turnover at theme park prices. Ciao Italia is a real sit-down dinner where the chef is the owner and every dish is made to order.
The drive from Epic Universe is 8 minutes straight down Universal Boulevard. No highway, no tolls, just a quick drive to a real Italian dinner. Families, couples, and groups are all welcome.
The private dining room seats up to 60 guests, making Ciao Italia a popular choice for group dinners after corporate park days.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open 7 days a week, 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
Parking
Free self-parking lot right in front. No meters or garages.
Location
6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Near SeaWorld, I-Drive, and the Convention Center.
Reservations
Book online via OpenTable or call (407) 354-0770. Walk-ins always welcome.
Private Dining
Private room seats up to 60. Full venue buyout up to 110. Custom menus.
About Dining Near Epic Universe
Universal Epic Universe opened as the largest Universal park ever built. Located on a separate campus south of the original resort, it has created massive demand for dining options in the surrounding area.
Ciao Italia is perfectly positioned between Epic Universe and SeaWorld on the International Drive corridor. Whether you spent the day at How to Train Your Dragon, Super Nintendo World, or the Dark Universe, a homemade Italian dinner is 8 minutes away.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Epic Universe
Exit Epic Universe and head south on Universal Boulevard. Continue onto International Drive south. Turn right on Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is on your left with free parking. About 8 minutes, 3 miles. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando FL 32821.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good places to eat near Epic Universe?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is an 8-minute drive from Epic Universe. Family-owned Italian with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classics like chicken parmigiana and lamb chops.
Is there a restaurant discount for Epic Universe visitors?
Ciao Italia offers 10% off dinner for guests with valid SeaWorld, Aquatica, or Discovery Cove tickets. Epic Universe tickets do not currently qualify for the discount, but all guests are welcome.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, 10 and under. Includes gelato dessert. Options include spaghetti, chicken fingers, fettuccine alfredo, and more.
Just 3 miles from Universal Epic Universe
8 minutes drive via Universal Blvd — free parking at the door
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Real Dinner After Epic Universe
Homemade Italian. 8 minutes away. Free parking.
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.