Restaurants Outside Downtown Orlando
15 minutes from downtown. Handmade Italian, 35+ years. A local favorite on Westwood Blvd.
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1991 — Handmade Italian — 15 Minutes from Downtown Orlando
15 Minutes from Downtown, 35 Years of Italian Food
Downtown Orlando has great restaurants, but parking is expensive and the wait times on weekends can be brutal. Ciao Italia is 15 minutes south on Westwood Boulevard with free parking and no pretense. The Navarra family has been making handmade Italian food here since 1991. It is the restaurant that downtown residents drive to when they want Italian food made the right way — fresh pasta, real sauces, warm bread, and a family that cares about every plate.
- 15 minutes from downtown Orlando
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces daily
- $13 kids menu includes gelato dessert
- Free parking lot right in front
- Walk-ins welcome 7 nights a week
- Family-owned and operated since 1991
What Downtown Foodies Love About Ciao Italia
The Pappardelle al Cinghiale — wild boar ragu with porcini mushrooms — is unlike anything you will find downtown. The Sacchetti di Filetto is handmade pasta purses with truffle cream and filet mignon. The Linguine alle Vongole has fresh clams. And the prices are significantly lower than downtown Italian restaurants. Wine and beer with dinner. $13 kids menu. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
$13 kids menu with gelato
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Outside Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando's Mills/50, Thornton Park, and Church Street areas have a thriving restaurant scene. But parking and weekend crowds can be frustrating.
Some of Orlando's best restaurants are outside the downtown core, where rents are lower and the focus is entirely on the food.
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is one of those restaurants. Fifteen minutes from downtown with free parking and a 35-year reputation.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From downtown Orlando, take I-4 West to International Drive. Head south on I-Drive to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking. About 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there good Italian restaurants outside downtown Orlando?
Ciao Italia on Westwood Boulevard is one of Orlando's top-rated Italian restaurants. 15 minutes from downtown, family-owned since 1991.
Is Ciao Italia better than downtown Italian restaurants?
Many Orlando residents prefer Ciao Italia for the handmade food, lower prices, and free parking.
How far is Ciao Italia from downtown?
About 15 minutes via I-4 West to International Drive.
Does Ciao Italia have parking?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front. No meters, no garages.
Is Ciao Italia open late?
Open nightly 5-10 PM. Walk-ins welcome.
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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.