Family Restaurant · 10 Min from Epic
Restaurants Near Epic Universe Orlando
2.5 miles from Epic Universe. The family restaurant Orlando families have trusted since 1991. $13 kids menu. Handmade pasta. No dress code. Free parking.
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Family Restaurant · 10 Min from Epic
2.5 miles from Epic Universe. The family restaurant Orlando families have trusted since 1991. $13 kids menu. Handmade pasta. No dress code. Free parking.
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 restaurant located 2.5 miles from Universal's Epic Universe — about 10 minutes south on International Drive at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991. Scratch-made Italian food every night: handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, chicken parm, lasagna, risotto. $13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. No dress code — come straight from the park in shorts and flip-flops. Wine and beer only. Free self-parking. 4,000+ reviews. Zagat rated. Open nightly 5–10 PM. Phone: (407) 354-0770.
The kids are tired. The parents are tired. Everyone is hungry. After eight hours at Epic Universe — the rides, the lines, the sun, the noise — the last thing any family wants is another counter-service line or a 45-minute wait at a chain restaurant. They want to sit down, eat real food, and decompress.
Ciao Italia is 2.5 miles from Epic Universe. Ten minutes in the car. The kids get their own menu — $13 with chicken fingers, pasta, or pizza, and gelato is included. The adults get handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb chops. Everything is made from scratch by the same family that has been cooking here since 1991.
No dress code. No pretension. Come in your park clothes — shorts, flip-flops, sunscreen still on. Highchairs for the little ones. Free parking right in front. Walk-ins welcome every night 5–10 PM. After the sensory overload of a theme park, Ciao Italia is the reset button.
Explore everything Ciao Italia offers for Epic Universe visitors.
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 is 2.5 miles from Epic Universe — about a 10-minute drive south on International Drive. Address: 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821.
Yes. Ciao Italia is a family restaurant. $13 kids menu with gelato included. Highchairs available. No dress code — come straight from the park in flip-flops and sunscreen. Walk-ins welcome every night.
Scratch-made Italian. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, chicken parm, lasagna, risotto. Wine and beer only. Family-owned by the Navarra family since 1991.
Open every night 5 PM to 10 PM. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for groups of 6 or more — call (407) 354-0770 or book on OpenTable.
Yes. Free self-parking lot right in front of the restaurant. After paying for theme park parking all day, free parking at dinner is a welcome change.
Yes. Private dining room seats up to 60 guests. Full restaurant buyout for up to 110. Family-style menus from $50/person. Call (407) 354-0770.
Walk-ins are welcome every night, but reservations are recommended during peak season. Call (407) 354-0770 or book through OpenTable.
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