Seriously the best Italian food I’ve had yet in Boston, I prefer Ravellos to most places in the North End. Short Rib Ravioli is unreal, food is fairly priced for Boston, and the quality they deliver is unmatched. We live down the street and prefer to come here whenever eating Italian. 15/10 stars for this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli, Ida's Meatballs, Meatballs, Squash Blossoms
John Burger
Great place for elevated Italian comfort food and inventive cocktails. Lasagna was fantastic, charcuterie board was enormous and varied.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
KRay
Great food and service. So friendly and accommodating. I can never easily decide what to eat from the fab menu. Def get the arancini and calamari to start and you can't go wrong with any of the pasta entrees and a glass of Chianti.
DateNightDiners
We went to Ravello for a date night and were not disappointed! The food, especially the pasta dishes, were excellent (the short rib ravioli especially was mind-blowingly good), the cocktails were delicious (try the Italian Sour!), our server was great, and the atmosphere was nice and quiet, which is what we wanted for a night out as a couple. We'd never gone before, but will certainly be going again!
Zoe Newman
Truly exquisite Italian food. My husband and I knew this would be a lovely dinner as soon as we tasted the olive oil and bread to start. The Caesar salad was absolutely amazing, and the arancini were to die for. Best kept secret in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MarcyW
Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant- fresh pasta, unique entrees, fantastic service! We loved everything about this place! Matt was our server - he was attentive and kind. We'll definitely be back - Note: there are not a lot of tables so you need a reservation.
albertc
Nice little niche with great food well prepared. Very good attentive service and nice mixed drinks. Can get a bit noisy or “energetic” I guess but a great discovery which we will most definitely return to!
markf
Our first time here, and we'll definitely be back. Food was very good to excellent. My wife's sole piccata was better than my chicken piccata. Very inviting menu. Well priced particularly wine list. Space: Lovely and cozy room, on the small side, good spacing, quiet clientele. Service was first rate--couldn't be better. Seems like a neighborhood crowd. Nearly full on a weeknight.
Ralph Hirsch
Really good. Perfectly prepared pasta. Grandson and his Grandmother each went to town on the pasta with meatballs. I had the pasta with clams, which were perfectly prepared.
Michael L.
Cute place with great atmosphere. Excellent service. Food was fresh and the pasta excellent. My only gripe is that the clam sauce was thin - should have been reduced a little more.
If you always yearn for a good neighborhood Italian restaurant, this is the one you have imagined. Especially if you live in Minneapolis. Small dining room, intimate bar and incredibly good Italian food. I had the butternut squash soup which was smooth and delicious. A big portion too. Then I had pasta and clams in a wine and butter sauce. The clams were fresh and tasty, the sauce was perfect with a hint of spice. Can’t wait to come back and try something else. Reasonably priced as well. With wine my dinner came to $53.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams Bianco
Ellen Canepa
We had a fantastic catering experience! We had family visiting from out of town. The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it.
In the mood for Italian and across this restaurant that was close by. The food is so good and it is a small restaurant in Watertown, which is near residential area. I ordered the muscles, meatballs, beet salad, and chicken Marsala. I also tried the lasagna. Finally I had the tiramisu .The food here is so delicious. The portions were generous and the flavors were Spot on fabulous. I love the homemade linguine in my masala. I also had a Mocktail. I don't know what it was, but it was definitely on the citrus side which I requested. The restaurant is a little small so we were squished in the corner but it was manageable. The place is casual and friendly. I liked our server named Sarah. I would definitely come back here again.
PaulC
The food is prepared, cooked, and presented in at a very high level. The ambience is cosy and cute. Service is friendly and efficient. This restaurant does everything right in a casual atmosphere.
bogey
Nice place....appetizers were the best part of the meal. Cheese bread, meatballs, caesar salad were all on point. Bolognese was disappointing. Pasta was under seasoned as if the pasta was not cooked in salted water and the sauce was more of a marinara as opposed to a long simmered meat sauce. Will give it another try as it is a cute place with nice service.
Seriously the best Italian food I’ve had yet in Boston, I prefer Ravellos to most places in the North End. Short Rib Ravioli is unreal, food is fairly priced for Boston, and the quality they deliver is unmatched. We live down the street and prefer to come here whenever eating Italian. 15/10 stars for this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Ravioli, Ida's Meatballs, Meatballs, Squash Blossoms
Great place for elevated Italian comfort food and inventive cocktails. Lasagna was fantastic, charcuterie board was enormous and varied.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. So friendly and accommodating. I can never easily decide what to eat from the fab menu. Def get the arancini and calamari to start and you can't go wrong with any of the pasta entrees and a glass of Chianti.
We went to Ravello for a date night and were not disappointed! The food, especially the pasta dishes, were excellent (the short rib ravioli especially was mind-blowingly good), the cocktails were delicious (try the Italian Sour!), our server was great, and the atmosphere was nice and quiet, which is what we wanted for a night out as a couple. We'd never gone before, but will certainly be going again!
Truly exquisite Italian food. My husband and I knew this would be a lovely dinner as soon as we tasted the olive oil and bread to start. The Caesar salad was absolutely amazing, and the arancini were to die for. Best kept secret in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little neighborhood Italian restaurant- fresh pasta, unique entrees, fantastic service! We loved everything about this place! Matt was our server - he was attentive and kind. We'll definitely be back - Note: there are not a lot of tables so you need a reservation.
Nice little niche with great food well prepared. Very good attentive service and nice mixed drinks. Can get a bit noisy or “energetic” I guess but a great discovery which we will most definitely return to!
Our first time here, and we'll definitely be back. Food was very good to excellent. My wife's sole piccata was better than my chicken piccata. Very inviting menu. Well priced particularly wine list. Space: Lovely and cozy room, on the small side, good spacing, quiet clientele. Service was first rate--couldn't be better. Seems like a neighborhood crowd. Nearly full on a weeknight.
Really good. Perfectly prepared pasta. Grandson and his Grandmother each went to town on the pasta with meatballs. I had the pasta with clams, which were perfectly prepared.
Cute place with great atmosphere. Excellent service. Food was fresh and the pasta excellent. My only gripe is that the clam sauce was thin - should have been reduced a little more.
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If you always yearn for a good neighborhood Italian restaurant, this is the one you have imagined. Especially if you live in Minneapolis. Small dining room, intimate bar and incredibly good Italian food. I had the butternut squash soup which was smooth and delicious. A big portion too. Then I had pasta and clams in a wine and butter sauce. The clams were fresh and tasty, the sauce was perfect with a hint of spice. Can’t wait to come back and try something else. Reasonably priced as well. With wine my dinner came to $53.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clams Bianco
We had a fantastic catering experience! We had family visiting from out of town. The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli, Garlic Bread, Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
In the mood for Italian and across this restaurant that was close by. The food is so good and it is a small restaurant in Watertown, which is near residential area. I ordered the muscles, meatballs, beet salad, and chicken Marsala. I also tried the lasagna. Finally I had the tiramisu .The food here is so delicious. The portions were generous and the flavors were Spot on fabulous. I love the homemade linguine in my masala. I also had a Mocktail. I don't know what it was, but it was definitely on the citrus side which I requested. The restaurant is a little small so we were squished in the corner but it was manageable. The place is casual and friendly. I liked our server named Sarah. I would definitely come back here again.
The food is prepared, cooked, and presented in at a very high level. The ambience is cosy and cute. Service is friendly and efficient. This restaurant does everything right in a casual atmosphere.
Nice place....appetizers were the best part of the meal. Cheese bread, meatballs, caesar salad were all on point. Bolognese was disappointing. Pasta was under seasoned as if the pasta was not cooked in salted water and the sauce was more of a marinara as opposed to a long simmered meat sauce. Will give it another try as it is a cute place with nice service.