Top Restaurants Outside Epcot
Top-rated Italian. 15 minutes from Epcot. 35+ years. Family-owned since 1991.
TOP RATED — Handmade Italian Since 1991 — 15 Minutes from Epcot
The Top-Rated Italian Restaurant Outside Epcot
Epcot's Food & Wine Festival gets all the attention, but the best Italian food near Epcot is available 365 nights a year at Ciao Italia. The Navarra family has been cooking on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. No reservations required weeks in advance. No $50 pasta plates. Just handmade food from Italian family recipes, served in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.
- 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
What Keeps Ciao Italia at the Top
Consistency. For 35 years, every plate has been made fresh. The Tortellini con Brasato — braised beef with truffle cream — tastes the same whether you come in January or July. The Linguine alle Vongole always has fresh clams. The Salmone Toscano is always pan-seared with Tuscan herbs. That kind of consistency is rare in Orlando, where restaurants come and go every year. Wine and beer with dinner. $13 kids menu with gelato. Free parking. 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 Top-Rated Dining Near Epcot
Epcot visitors looking for quality dining outside the park have options along International Drive, Restaurant Row, and Sand Lake Road.
The top-rated restaurants in the area are usually family-owned establishments that have built their reputation over years, not marketing budgets.
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is one of those restaurants. Zagat-rated, 9 awards, and still owned and operated by the family that started it in 1991.
Getting to Ciao Italia
From Epcot, take I-4 East to International Drive. Head south to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd with free parking. About 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top restaurants outside Epcot?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is consistently rated one of the top Italian restaurants near Epcot. 15 minutes from the park, family-owned since 1991, Zagat-rated.
Why do people eat outside Epcot?
Better food, lower prices, no park dining waits. Ciao Italia offers handmade Italian at half the price of Epcot's Italy Pavilion restaurants.
Do Epcot visitors get a discount?
Yes. for the whole table at Ciao Italia.
Is Ciao Italia good for a date night after Epcot?
Absolutely. Warm atmosphere, Italian wine list, handmade pasta, and candlelit tables.
Does Ciao Italia take walk-ins after Epcot fireworks?
Yes. Walk-ins welcome until 10 PM. The restaurant is busiest from 7-8 PM, so arriving after 8:30 usually means no wait.
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Top-Rated Italian Dinner Outside Epcot
15 minutes away. Top-rated Italian since 1991.
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.