Where to Eat After Magic Kingdom
25 minutes from Magic Kingdom. Open until 10 PM. Handmade Italian since 1991.
The Fireworks Are Over. Dinner Is Just Beginning.
Magic Kingdom closes, the fireworks end, and thousands of people flood toward the exits at the same time. The monorail is packed. The ferry is packed. The restaurants in the Seven Seas Lagoon hotels are either closed or on a two-hour wait. You could eat at the food court in the Contemporary, or you could do something better.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 25 minutes from Magic Kingdom, straight down I-4 East. By the time you navigate the parking lot and hit the highway, you are halfway there. The restaurant is open until 10 PM every night, which means even a 9 PM departure gives you time for a proper Italian dinner with handmade pasta, Italian wine, and free parking at the door.
What Magic Kingdom Food Cannot Give You
Magic Kingdom food is designed for speed and volume. Turkey legs, Dole Whips, and quick-service burgers fuel a day in the park, but they are not dinner. Even the sit-down options like Be Our Guest and Liberty Tree Tavern are themed experiences first and restaurants second. When you want food that was made from scratch by a family that has been cooking it for 35 years, you need to leave the kingdom.
At Ciao Italia, the Pappardelle al Cinghiale with wild boar ragu is worth the drive alone. The Linguine alle Vongole, the Risotto alla Pescatora, the sauteed calamari, the Australian lamb chops. These are dishes made by people who care about food, not throughput.
Getting There After the Park
From Magic Kingdom, take the monorail or ferry to the Transportation and Ticket Center, get your car, and take I-4 East. Exit 74A at Sand Lake Road, south on International Drive, right on Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 15 miles and 25 minutes away. Free parking.
The kids menu is $13 with gelato. Beer and wine with dinner. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended on weekends. Call (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Cuisine
Zagat-rated Italian. Handmade pastas, fresh seafood, veal, lamb, and classic preparations.
Hours
Open nightly 5 PM to 10 PM. Seven days a week.
Parking
Free self-parking right in front of the restaurant.
About Dining After Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is Disney World's most visited park, with closing times that vary from 8 PM to midnight depending on the season. After-park dining options on property are limited, with most hotel restaurants either fully booked or closing soon after the park. Off-property restaurants along I-4 offer more availability.
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 25 minutes from Magic Kingdom at 6149 Westwood Blvd, open nightly until 10 PM. The Navarra family has served handmade pasta, seafood, veal, lamb chops, and sauteed calamari here since 1991. 4,000+ reviews. 9 awards. Beer and wine. Free parking.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Magic Kingdom
Take the monorail or ferry from Magic Kingdom to the TTC. Get your car and take I-4 East. Exit 74A (Sand Lake Road), south on International Drive, right on Westwood Blvd. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, about 15 miles and 25 minutes. Free parking.
People Also Ask About Eating After Magic Kingdom
Where can I eat after Magic Kingdom closes?
Ciao Italia Ristorante is 25 minutes from Magic Kingdom and open until 10 PM. Handmade Italian pasta, family-owned since 1991, 4,000+ reviews.
Is there time to eat after Magic Kingdom fireworks?
Yes. If fireworks end at 9 PM and you leave right after, you can reach Ciao Italia by 9:25 PM and still be seated for dinner.
What restaurants are near Magic Kingdom but off property?
Ciao Italia at 6149 Westwood Blvd is 25 minutes from Magic Kingdom via I-4. Family-owned Italian with handmade pasta, free parking, and no Disney pricing.
About Dining Near Magic Kingdom
When you are visiting Magic Kingdom 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 Magic Kingdom
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes from Magic Kingdom. 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.
More Questions About Dining Near Magic Kingdom
What is a good Italian restaurant near Magic Kingdom?
Ciao Italia Ristorante at 6149 Westwood Blvd is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 5 minutes away. Handmade pasta, fresh seafood, veal, and lamb since 1991. Over 4,000 reviews. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Where can I have dinner near Magic Kingdom?
Ciao Italia is about 5 minutes away and serves authentic Italian food made from scratch. Italian wine and beer with dinner, free parking, kids menu with gelato. Walk-ins welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Ciao Italia from Magic Kingdom?
About 15 miles and 25 minutes via I-4 East.
Can I make it to Ciao Italia after fireworks?
Yes. The fireworks typically end between 9 and 9:30 PM. With a 25-minute drive, you can arrive by 9:30-9:55 PM and be seated. The kitchen is open until 10 PM.
Is there parking at Ciao Italia?
Yes. Free self-parking right in front of the restaurant.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child (10 and under) including an entree and gelato for dessert.
What is the best dish at Ciao Italia after a long day?
The Pappardelle al Cinghiale, Tortellini con Brasato, or Risotto alla Pescatora are hearty, satisfying choices after a full park day.
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Your Post-Magic Kingdom Dinner Awaits
25 minutes from Magic Kingdom. Open until 10 PM. 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.