Near Epic Universe
Restaurants Near Epic Universe Orlando
Skip the theme park food. Come eat real Italian after your day at the park.
Why Locals Skip the Theme Park Restaurants
You just spent the whole day at Epic Universe. The rides were incredible, the kids are tired, and everyone is starving. The last thing you want is another overpriced burger from a theme park food court. We get it. That is exactly why families drive a few minutes down the road to Ciao Italia.
We have been here since 1991. The Navarra family opened this restaurant before most of the attractions around us even existed. While the area has changed, one thing has not: we still make our pasta by hand, every single day. No shortcuts, no frozen bags, no microwaves. Just real Italian cooking the way it is supposed to be done.
After a long day at Epic Universe, you deserve a real sit-down dinner. Something with actual tablecloths, handmade fettuccine, and a plate of chicken marsala that makes you forget how sore your feet are. That is what we do here.
Better Than Chain Italian, Every Single Time
Look, Olive Garden and Carrabba's are fine if you want predictable. But you are on vacation. You came to Orlando for something special. Ciao Italia gives you that family-owned, from-scratch experience that the chains simply cannot replicate. Our 4,000+ reviews say it all.
The Perfect Post-Park Dinner Spot
Here is what makes Ciao Italia the go-to dinner after Epic Universe: free self-parking, no wait for a spot in a parking garage, and a relaxed atmosphere where your whole family can unwind. We are open every night from 5 PM to 10 PM, so you have plenty of time to get here after the park closes.
Got kids? Our $13 kids menu comes with gelato, so the little ones are happy too. Need to feed a bigger group? We have private dining for up to 60 people, or you can do a full restaurant buyout for up to 110. Whether it is just your family or your entire reunion, we have room.
A Real Neighborhood Restaurant
We are on Westwood Blvd, tucked away from the I-Drive chaos but close enough to everything. The Convention Center is nearby, SeaWorld is right around the corner, and Epic Universe is a quick drive. But when you walk in our door, it feels like you are in a completely different world. That is the whole point.
The Navarra family built this place to feel like home. Thirty-five years later, we still treat every guest like they are sitting at our family table. That is something no theme park restaurant or chain can give you.
