Where to Eat After EPCOT

You Already Ate Around the World. Now Eat the Real Thing.

EPCOT's World Showcase is a wonderful concept. You can eat your way around eleven countries in an afternoon. But let us be honest about the Italy Pavilion. Via Napoli makes decent pizza. Tutto Italia is serviceable. But neither of them is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the pasta is handmade daily by the same family that has been doing it since 1991.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from EPCOT, straight down I-4 East. After spending the day eating small plates and drinking around the world, this is where you come for a proper Italian dinner. The pasta is handmade. The sauces are from scratch. The recipes came from Italy, not from a theme park kitchen.

From World Showcase Italian to the Real Thing

At EPCOT, the Italy Pavilion gives you the aesthetics of Italian dining. At Ciao Italia, the Navarra family gives you the substance. Pappardelle al Cinghiale with wild boar ragu and porcini mushrooms. Linguine alle Vongole with fresh clams in white wine and garlic. Risotto alla Pescatora made to order with clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari. Sauteed calamari that is tender and perfectly seasoned.

The veal piccata, the Australian lamb chops, the salmone Toscano, all prepared with the kind of care that comes from a family kitchen, not a corporate one. Homemade tiramisu to finish. Italian wine to complement. This is what Italian food actually tastes like.

20 Minutes. That Is All.

EPCOT's International Gateway or main entrance to I-4 East, Exit 74A for Sand Lake Road, south on International Drive, right on Westwood Blvd. Twenty minutes and you are at Ciao Italia, 6149 Westwood Blvd, with free parking and a table waiting.

Open until 10 PM every night. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Beer and wine. Walk-ins welcome. Call (407) 354-0770 for reservations.

About Dining After EPCOT

EPCOT typically closes between 9 and 10 PM, with the Boardwalk area restaurants offering limited late dining. Many visitors, especially those who have been eating and drinking around World Showcase, want a proper sit-down dinner after the park. Off-property restaurants along I-4 provide easy access.

Ciao Italia Ristorante is 20 minutes from EPCOT at 6149 Westwood Blvd, open nightly until 10 PM. The Navarra family serves handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, lamb chops, and sauteed calamari. 4,000+ reviews. 9 awards. Beer and wine. Free parking.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from EPCOT

Exit EPCOT and take I-4 East. Exit 74A at Sand Lake Road, head south on International Drive, turn right onto Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 12 miles and 20 minutes. Free parking.

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About Dining Near Epcot

When you are visiting Epcot in Orlando, finding a genuine Italian dinner can feel impossible among the chains and tourist traps. Ciao Italia Ristorante has been the answer since 1991 — a family-owned Italian restaurant on Westwood Boulevard where everything is made from scratch.

The Navarra family runs the kitchen personally. Handmade pasta, fresh sauces, bread baked daily, and housemade desserts. The menu includes classics like lasagna and chicken parmigiana alongside refined dishes like pappardelle with wild boar ragu and risotto alla pescatora.

With 4,000+ reviews, 9 awards, and over 35 years of service, Ciao Italia is one of the most trusted Italian restaurants in the Orlando area. Italian wine and beer are available with dinner. Kids eat for $13 with gelato. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome nightly 5 to 10 PM.

How to Get to Ciao Italia from Epcot

Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Epcot. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. The restaurant is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.

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