Where to Eat Near ICON Park Orlando
Homemade Italian since 1991. 8 minutes from ICON Park. Free parking. 4,000+ reviews.
Walk-Ins Welcome Every Night — 5 to 10 PM
Where to Eat Near ICON Park? Ciao Italia.
Everyone asks this question after spending time at ICON Park. The restaurants on the strip are mostly chains — TGI Fridays, Shake Shack, the usual suspects. Fine for a quick bite, but not a real dinner.
Ciao Italia is 8 minutes from ICON Park and a completely different experience. Family-owned since 1991, everything made from scratch. Pasta, sauces, bread, desserts — all homemade. Over 4,000 reviews confirm it.
Free parking, kids menu, private dining room available. This is where you eat near ICON Park.
- 8 minutes from ICON Park Orlando
- Everything made from scratch daily
- 4,000+ reviews
- Kids menu $13 with gelato
- Free parking lot
- Walk-ins welcome nightly
- Private dining for up to 60
- Open 7 nights, 5-10 PM
Better Than the I-Drive Chains
The International Drive strip is full of restaurants, but most of them are the same chains you pass on every highway in America. Ciao Italia is a locally owned Italian restaurant where the food is actually made by hand.
The lamb chops, the risotto, the chicken parmigiana, the homemade lasagna — this is real cooking from a real family. The owner is in the kitchen. The service is personal.
After ICON Park, this is the dinner that ties the whole evening together.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Parking & Families
Free parking lot
Kids menu available
Walk-ins welcome
About Dining Near ICON Park
After riding the Orlando Eye and walking through ICON Park, most families are ready for a sit-down dinner. The problem is that the restaurants at ICON Park are designed for quick turnover, not quality. You can eat there, but you will not remember it.
Ciao Italia is 8 minutes down International Drive in the opposite direction. It is a family-owned Italian restaurant where the Navarra family makes everything from scratch — pasta, sauces, bread, desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the kids menu is $13 with gelato included, and there is free parking right in front.
It is the kind of restaurant that turns a tourist dinner into a real experience. Over 4,000 reviews agree. If you are visiting ICON Park and want actual Italian food, drive 8 minutes south.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from ICON Park
Getting to Ciao Italia from ICON Park is a straight drive down International Drive. Head south for 3 miles, turn right on Westwood Blvd, and the restaurant is on your right at 6149 Westwood Blvd. About 8 minutes with free parking when you arrive.
More Questions About Dining Near ICON Park
Can I take my family to Ciao Italia after visiting ICON Park?
Yes. Ciao Italia is open nightly from 5 to 10 PM and is 8 minutes from ICON Park. The kids menu includes gelato, there is free parking, and walk-ins are welcome. It is a popular dinner stop for families coming from I-Drive attractions.
Is there parking at Ciao Italia near ICON Park?
Yes. Free parking lot right in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd. No meters, no paid garages, no street parking hassles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I eat near ICON Park?
Ciao Italia Ristorante — homemade Italian since 1991 at 6149 Westwood Blvd, 8 minutes from ICON Park.
Is Ciao Italia within walking distance of ICON Park?
It is a short 3-minute drive with free parking at the restaurant.
Is Ciao Italia kid-friendly?
Yes. Kids menu $13 with gelato. Highchairs available.
What type of food does Ciao Italia serve?
Authentic Italian — homemade pasta, fresh sauces, seafood, veal, chicken, lamb, and desserts.
Does Ciao Italia have wine?
Yes. Wine and beer are available. No cocktails.
Can I walk to Ciao Italia from I-Drive attractions?
Ciao Italia is 5 minutes from most I-Drive attractions — about 5-8 minutes. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant.
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Now You Know Where to Eat
Walk-ins welcome. Free parking. Homemade 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.