Restaurants Near ICON Park Orlando
Homemade Italian 8 minutes from ICON Park. Family-owned since 1991. 4,000+ reviews.
Family-Owned Since 1991 — Walk-Ins Welcome
Why Ciao Italia Is the Best Restaurant Near ICON Park
ICON Park has its own restaurants, but most of them are the same chains you have back home. If you want a real dinner after the Wheel, come to Ciao Italia.
We are a family-owned Italian restaurant 8 minutes from ICON Park on International Drive. Everything is made from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. We have been open since 1991 with over 4,000 reviews.
Free parking, kids menu with gelato, walk-ins welcome every night. This is the restaurant ICON Park visitors wish they knew about sooner.
- 8 minutes from ICON Park on International Drive
- Homemade pasta, sauces, and bread daily
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome, open 7 nights
- Private dining room for groups up to 60
- Wine and beer available
- Family-owned since 1991
After ICON Park, Eat Like You Mean It
The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquarium — ICON Park has plenty to do. But the food options on the strip are mostly chains charging tourist prices for mediocre food.
Ciao Italia is just 8 minutes away and completely different. The owner is in the kitchen every night. The pasta is rolled fresh. The sauces are homemade. It is a real neighborhood Italian restaurant, not a tourist trap.
Families, couples, and groups all feel at home here. After ICON Park, this is the dinner that makes the whole evening worth it.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near ICON Park
After riding the Orlando Eye and walking through ICON Park, most families are ready for a sit-down dinner. The problem is that the restaurants at ICON Park are designed for quick turnover, not quality. You can eat there, but you will not remember it.
Ciao Italia is 8 minutes down International Drive in the opposite direction. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family makes everything from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and there is free parking right in front.
It is the kind of restaurant that turns a tourist dinner into a real experience. Over 4,000 reviews agree. If you are visiting ICON Park and want actual Italian food, drive 8 minutes south.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from ICON Park
From ICON Park, head south on International Drive for about 3 miles. Turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking in front. The drive takes about 8 minutes, depending on I-Drive traffic.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
How far is Ciao Italia from ICON Park?
Ciao Italia is about 3 miles south of ICON Park on Westwood Boulevard, approximately 8 minutes by car via International Drive. Free parking at the restaurant.
Is Ciao Italia family-friendly for after ICON Park dinner?
Absolutely. Ciao Italia is casual and welcoming for families. The kids menu is $13 and includes gelato. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is experienced with families visiting from the I-Drive attractions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from ICON Park?
Minutes by car. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, just off International Drive.
Is Ciao Italia better than ICON Park restaurants?
It is different. ICON Park has casual dining chains. Ciao Italia is a family-owned Italian restaurant with homemade food since 1991.
Does Ciao Italia have parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available. Walk-ins welcome.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome. For groups of 6+, call ahead at (407) 354-0770.
Can I walk to Ciao Italia from I-Drive attractions?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from most I-Drive attractions — about 5-8 minutes. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.
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Dinner Near ICON Park Starts Here
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade Italian.
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.