Restaurants Outside Epcot
15 minutes from Epcot. Handmade Italian food, 35+ years. Family-owned since 1991.
FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1991 — Handmade Italian — 15 Minutes from Epcot
Better Italian Than Epcot's Italy Pavilion
The Italy Pavilion at Epcot is beautiful, but the restaurants there are designed for theme park volume. The waits are long, the prices are high, and the food — while decent — is not handmade. Ciao Italia is 15 minutes from Epcot and the difference is real. The pasta is made fresh every day. The sauces are cooked from scratch with imported Italian ingredients. The bread comes out of the oven warm. The Navarra family has been doing this since 1991, and it shows in every dish.
- 15 minutes from Epcot
- 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
Real Italian Food, Real Italian Family
Epcot's World Showcase introduces you to Italian culture. Ciao Italia lets you taste it for real. The Linguine alle Vongole has fresh clams in garlic white wine. The Pappardelle al Cinghiale is wild boar ragu. The Vitello Piccata is veal with artichokes and lemon butter. And the Italian wine list covers every region. This is not a theme park version of Italian food. This is the real thing. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM. Free parking. Kids menu $13 with gelato. 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 Epcot
Epcot's World Showcase has 11 country pavilions, each with dining options. The Italy Pavilion features Via Napoli and Tutto Italia, both popular but expensive and crowded.
For visitors who want authentic Italian food without the Epcot price tag, the restaurants along International Drive offer real alternatives.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 15 minutes from Epcot at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Family-owned since 1991, Zagat-rated, with handmade pasta and recipes from Italy.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Epcot, take I-4 East to the International Drive exit. Head south on I-Drive to Westwood Boulevard and turn right. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd. Free parking. About 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best restaurants outside Epcot?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 15 minutes from Epcot with handmade Italian food, 9 awards, and 35+ years of service. Better Italian than the Italy Pavilion at half the price.
Is Ciao Italia better than Epcot's Italian restaurants?
The food at Ciao Italia is handmade daily from family recipes. Many Epcot visitors prefer it for the quality, intimacy, and value.
Do Epcot ticket holders get a discount?
Walk-ins are welcome every night.
How far is Ciao Italia from Epcot?
About 15 minutes via I-4 East to International Drive.
Does Ciao Italia serve wine?
Yes. Italian wine list covering every region, plus beer. No cocktails.
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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.