Restaurants in Lake Buena Vista

You Do Not Have to Eat at Disney Springs

If you are staying in Lake Buena Vista or near Disney World, you already know the restaurant situation. Disney Springs is packed, prices are inflated, and half the places are chains you could eat at back home. You did not fly to Florida to eat the same Olive Garden you have in your hometown.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is about 15 minutes from the Lake Buena Vista hotel corridor, and it is a completely different experience. The Navarra family has been making Italian food from scratch since 1991. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, sauces that simmer for hours. Over 4,000 reviews from guests who discovered that the best Italian food near Disney is not actually at Disney.

A Real Italian Dinner After a Day at the Parks

After spending 12 hours walking around theme parks, the last thing you want is to wait 90 minutes for a table at a crowded Disney Springs restaurant. Ciao Italia is a quick drive from Lake Buena Vista, there is free parking right out front, and you can actually relax. The dining room is warm and welcoming. The pace is comfortable. And the food is worth the short drive.

The kids will love the $13 kids menu that comes with gelato. The adults can finally have a proper Italian meal with Risotto Pescatore, Veal Piccata, or Pappardelle with Wild Boar. There is a full Italian wine list. And the prices are what you would expect at a neighborhood Italian restaurant, not what you would expect at a theme park.

Easy to Get To from Lake Buena Vista

Ciao Italia is located at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. From most Lake Buena Vista hotels, it is about a 15-minute drive. You take I-4 east toward SeaWorld and exit onto Westwood Blvd. Free self-parking is waiting for you when you arrive. No parking garages, no valet, no stress.

The restaurant is open every night from 5 PM to 10 PM. Perfect timing for dinner after the parks. If you are celebrating something special during your trip, Ciao Italia also offers private dining for up to 60 guests. Birthday dinners, anniversary meals, family reunion dinners. Call (407) 354-0770 to set it up.

About Dining Near Restaurants Lake Buena Vista

When you are visiting Restaurants Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, finding a genuine Italian dinner can feel impossible among the chains and tourist traps. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer since 1991 — a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard where everything is made from scratch.

The Navarra family runs the kitchen personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily, and housemade desserts. The menu includes classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana alongside refined dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora.

With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and over 35 years of service, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants in the Orlando area. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Restaurants Lake Buena Vista

Ciao Italia is about 20 minutes from Restaurants Lake Buena Vista. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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