Ravello Italian Kitchen

4.6

516 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Ravello Italian Kitchen is a cozy gem of a location on the intersection of Watertown, Belmont and Cambridge serving fresh pasta and seasonal Italian cuisine. Executive Chef, Jeff Cincotta crafts delicious northern Italian cuisine worthy of a Boston North End restaurant. The menu is seasonal highlighting produce from nearby farms. The full bar features specialty cocktails and local craft beer. The wine list focuses on small producers making minimal intervention wines from Italy and surrounding regions.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Dining Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 393-1568
Website
http://www.ravelloitaliankitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jeffrey Cincotta
Catering
Ravello provides catering services with at least 48 hours of notice. Catering orders must be prepaid. View the catering menu at https://www.ravelloitaliankitchen.com/catering. For questions, please contact hello@ravelloitaliankitchen.com.

Location
136 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
Neighborhood
Watertown
Cross street
Prentiss Street
Parking details
Limited parking is available behind the building. If the lot is full there is plenty of street parking.
Public transit
#73 Bus to Belmont @ Prentiss Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Popular dishes

Imported Burrata & Prosciutto$20.00
Imported Burrata from Puglia, Italy, Shaved Imported Prosciutto from Lucca, Italy; Roasted Vined Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli Rabi Greens, Crostini
Melanzana Forno$12.00
Sauteed Eggplant filled with Smoked Mozzarella, Ricotta & Sweet Basil, Baked with Pomodoro Sauce
Mussels Fra Diavlo$16.00
Atlantic Mussels, Garlic, Red Chili Pepper, Pino Grigio Wine, Plum Tomatoes, Grilled Crostini
Arancini$12.00
Crispy Fried Arborio Rice Balls fille with Imported Buffalo Mozzarella & Prosciutto, Pesto Marinara
Garlic Bread$7.00
Charred Ciabatta Smeared with Garlic Butter & Dusted with Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Marinara Dipping Sauce
- Parmigiano Style with Melted Mozzarella$9.00
Fried Calamari$16.00
Lightly Battered & Crispy Fried Local Calamari, Marinara Sauce, Lemon
Meatballs$14.00
Fresh Ground Beef, pork & Veal, Simmered in Marinara, Dollop of Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Bruschetta$13.00
Summer Vine Ripe Tomato, Garlic, Sweet Basil, Balsamic Syrup, EVOO, Charred Ciabatta

Contorni

Delicata Squash$10.00
Roasted Squash (Ward's Farm, Sharon Mass.) Sweet Flesh, Crisp Fried Sage Leaves, Balsamic Syrup, Blood Orange EVOO

Salads

Mediterranean Salad$16.00
Little Gem Lettuce, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Baby Tomato, Red Onion, Bulgarian Feta Cheese, Fesh Baby Artichokes, House Pickled Pepperoncini, Chef Jeff's Greek Vinaigrette
Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00
Shaved Sprouts, Pomegranates, Candied Pecans, Maytag Blue Cheese, Spicy Orange Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet$13.00
Roasted Baby Trio of Beets Red, Gold & Candy Stripe, Baby Arugula, Goat Cheese Crumbles, Pear Vinaigrette
Italian Chop Salad$15.00
Prosciutto, Salami, Soppresatta, Provolone Cheese, Cranberry Beans, Pine Nuts, Red & Yellow Peppers, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Shaved Romaine & Radicchio Lettuces, Red Wine- Oregano Vinaigrette. Contains pine nuts
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine Hearts, House Made Caesar Dressing, Garlic-Parmesan Croutons, Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (Anchovies Optional)
Seasonal Garden Salad$10.00
Baby green Medley, Petite Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Red Radish, Black & Green Olives, House Made Vinaigrette

Entrees

Pumpkin Ravioli$20.00
Ward's Farm "Winter Luxury" Roasted Pumpkin, Ricotta & Parmigiana Reggiano Cheese Stuffed Pasta, Brown Butter & Sage Pan Sauce, Fresh Cranberry Confit Relish
The "Sunday" Dinner$19.00
Great any day of the week, Ida's Meatballs, Ravello Marinara, House Made Linguini
Lasagna Bolognese$20.00
Fresh House Made Noodles, Layered with Savory Beef & Pork Meat Sauce, Bechamel Cream, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Parmigiana
Our Classic – Italian Crumbed and Sauteed in Olive oil, Ravello Marinara Sauce, Provolone, Mozzarella & Parmigiano Cheese, Penne Pasta (Available Gluten Free)
- Chicken$24.00
- Veal$32.00
Garganelli Pasta ala Vodka$20.00
Imported Pasta, English Peas, Pink Cream Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
- Add House Made Sausage or Roasted Chicken$24.00
Filet of Sole Picatta$25.00
Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Sauteed Spinach
Pappardalle Bolognese$18.00
House Made Large Ribbon Noodles, Savory Meat Sauce of Pork & Beef, Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic, & Chianti Wine
Chicken Saltimbocca$25.00
Sautéed Chicken Breast, Crusted with Prosciutto & Fresh Sage, Lemon Butter Sauce, House Made Linguini
Clams Bianco$25.00
Petit Wellfleet Clams Simmered in White Wine, Garlic, Red Chili Flakes, Parsley, Butter, House Made Linguini
Black Pepper Fettuccini$25.00
House Made Fettuccini, Imported Gorgonzola Cream, Roasted Tomato, Crusted Chicken Medallion, Fried Basil & Sage Leaves
Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00
Sauteed Egg Dipped Baby Eggplant, Layered with Ricotta, Pecorino & Mozzarella Cheese, Marinara & Penne Pasta
Chicken Marsala or Chicken Picatta$25.00
House Made Linguini
Fettuccini Carbonara$24.00
House made Noodles, Crisped pancetta, Spring Peas, Cream, Dusting of Black Pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.00
Shrimp Simmered in Marinara Sauce with Garlic, Chili Flakes, Pinot Grigio Wine, House Made Linguini
Short Rib Ravioli$27.00
House made Ravioli filled with Slow cooked Short rib, Ricotta & Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Wild Mushroom Marsala Cream Sauce
Scallops Crema di Limone$30.00
Pan seared Sea Scallops, Fresh Spaghettini, Tarragon Lemon Cream, Drops of Blood Orange EVOO
Chicken & Broccoli$22.00
Roasted Chicken Breast, Broccoli Florets, Penne Pasta, Lemon Alfredo Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Grilled Salmon$28.00
Grilled Filet, Roasted Rosemary Scented Fingerling Potato, Sautéed Broccolini, Citrus Gastrique

Panini

Chicken Parmigiana$14.00
Fresh Italian crumbed and Sautéed Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses. +Add Roasted Peppers and or Sautéed Onions | 2
The Grinder$14.00
Shaved Imported Prosciutto, Mortadella, Salami, Sopprasatta & Provolone Cheese. House Made Pickled Peppers, Baby Lettuce, Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Meatball Parmigiana$14.00
Meatballs, Ravello’s Marinara, Provolone & Mozzarella Cheeses. + Add Roasted Peppers and or Sautéed Onions | 2
Il Carne Bisteca$17.00
Pan Roasted Marinated Steak with Garlic & Rosemary, Baby Portabella Mushrooms, Fontina Cheese, Arugula, Roasted Garlic Aioli
Caprese$13.00
Seasonal Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese, Pesto Aioli, Basil, Balsamic Syrup +Add Proscuitto 4 +Add Breaded Chicken 5

What 516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Ravello Italian Kitchen is a "hidden gem" offering "fantastic Italian food" with a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about its attentive service and delightful dishes like lasagna, short rib ravioli, and calamari. Outdoor seating adds a charming touch, making it a "perfect neighborhood place" with "reasonable prices."

516 Reviews

M
Mary
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The good news: The food was terrific. All three of us were really pleased. The other news: We had a 20 minute wait in a very small and crowded restaurant though we’d made a reservation. If a restaurant is so tiny it can’t put a table aside, maybe it shouldn’t take reservations, at least on Saturday nights. I asked if we should settle the bar tab before being seated at the table and was assured it would be transferred, but it wasn’t. We were given calamari (not something I would eat) as compensation for our wait, but found it added to our bill. We had to nudge for water. I’m a bit of a pain (sorry!) when it comes to food, so would just suggest maybe one more vegetarian pasta dish for the menu.
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Pat
Canberra
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Good wine list. Excellent service. Even on a busy Saturday night we did not feel at all rushed. A real gem!
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Melissa
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Italian food in the Boston area. Delicious homemade pasta, great salads and the cocktails are on point! The vibe is great. Staff and servers are friendly, efficient and attentive.
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Peter
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The atmosphere and dinning companion was wonderful. The table service has an attitude and rushed us along, unable to actually enjoy the food. The manager did approach the table to level set and offered desert (passed-on) and cappuccinos. But the table server was quite dismissive and borderline rude-
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Colin
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best chicken parm we’ve ever had. The braised short rib ravioli and the gnocchi lamb bolognese are also amazing
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Louise
Greater Boston
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice, low-key place, pleasant ambience. Food was OK, but everything (salad, spinach, sole) had too much oil. My dining part and I ordered the same dish, and they were totally different! Her sole was crisp, mine was a little underdone. I think we should have done better ordering more traditional Italian food.
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Jean
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ravello is a small restaurant so you might expect it to be noisy. It isn't. I suspect it is usually full, so there is a constant hum of conversation, but the level is low to moderate. Service is prompt and attentive but not obtrusive. And the food is excellent (and plentiful - I had a hungry grandson and a hungry son with me and we all three had exactly the right amount. Congratulations!
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Joe
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and the food was excellent. Everyone was pleased with the dinners, appetizers and deserts. Very nice place and we'll be sure to keep Ravello on our short list.
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Barbara
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always! One of my favorite places for delicious Italian cuisine!
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Kim
VIP
Greater Boston
157 reviews
5.0
157 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic. Great service. Varied menu. Highly recommend
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Ravello Italian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 393-1568.

Ravello Italian Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 516 OpenTable diners.

Ravello Italian Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

136 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Prentiss Street
Neighborhood
Watertown
Hours of operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Dining Bar, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Limited parking is available behind the building. If the lot is full there is plenty of street parking.
Public transit
#73 Bus to Belmont @ Prentiss Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jeffrey Cincotta
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.ravelloitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(617) 393-1568
Catering
Ravello provides catering services with at least 48 hours of notice. Catering orders must be prepaid. View the catering menu at https://www.ravelloitaliankitchen.com/catering. For questions, please contact hello@ravelloitaliankitchen.com.

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Ravello Italian Kitchen

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Short Rib Ravioli

Pumpkin Ravioli

Lasagna Bolognese

Antipasto

Imported Burrata & Prosciutto$20.00

Melanzana Forno$12.00

Mussels Fra Diavlo$16.00

Arancini$12.00

Garlic Bread$7.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

Meatballs$14.00

Bruschetta$13.00

Contorni

Delicata Squash$10.00

Salads

Mediterranean Salad$16.00

Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00

Roasted Beet$13.00

Italian Chop Salad$15.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Seasonal Garden Salad$10.00

Entrees

Pumpkin Ravioli$20.00

The "Sunday" Dinner$19.00

Lasagna Bolognese$20.00

Parmigiana

Garganelli Pasta ala Vodka$20.00

Filet of Sole Picatta$25.00

Pappardalle Bolognese$18.00

Chicken Saltimbocca$25.00

Clams Bianco$25.00

Black Pepper Fettuccini$25.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$20.00

Chicken Marsala or Chicken Picatta$25.00

Fettuccini Carbonara$24.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo$24.00

Short Rib Ravioli$27.00

Scallops Crema di Limone$30.00

Chicken & Broccoli$22.00

Grilled Salmon$28.00

Panini

Chicken Parmigiana$14.00

The Grinder$14.00

Meatball Parmigiana$14.00

Il Carne Bisteca$17.00

Caprese$13.00

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