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Raffaello Ristorante

4.7 (2.3k reviews)
ModerateItalian
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Pollo alla Parmigiana
Lanae F.

First of all this is a beautiful place with wonderful staff!! Parking is on the street or in a city lot across the street. This is a popular spot for a reason. Food is great!! Loved all we had. Great flavor! Cooked with love! I had the chicken parm. Great serving sizes so we had leftovers. All the food that passed me looked amazing so I'll have to return for more!!

Pollo alla Fasciana
Dandyd S.

Only in town for one night as we were leaving on a cruise the next day. The service and quality of the food blew us away. The portions are large. Most people seem to walk out with left overs. Even the sides, like vegetables were cooked well. We will be stopping in the next time we are in the area.

Nhi T.

My group and I went here on a Sunday night around 7 pm. There was no wait. The main dining area has a little wall with a cute heart and lights. We ended up sitting in the bar section area to watch the World Cup game. Service was initially slow to get our orders, but once we placed our orders, food came out relatively quick. And our waters were filled very frequently. The staff were friendly and nice. While we waited for our main entrees to come, we were given a basket of bread and butter, bruschetta, and some kind of bell pepper appetizer. We had the following food items (in more simplified terms): chicken pesto, lasagna, and carbonara. Each entree also came with a simple salad. We thought the carbonara was a bit too creamy, which made it have a heavier taste than we expected. Lasagna was okay, I personally didn't eat too much of it. The chicken pesto was good and was probably my preferred dish out of the 3 that I tried. We also ate tiramisu. I personally do not like tiramisu (since I don't like coffee flavored things), but the cake itself was moist and the cream did not taste too sweet. The other people in my group seemed to have enjoyed it. Overall, it's a nice ambience. The portion was pretty big. I would likely come back to try some other pasta dishes.

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Michael H.

This place is one of the best Italian food places in San Pedro and the local area! The food is always top-notch and I'm not joking. You'll get four days worth of food when you sit down. The food is so filled with goodness the pictures that I've included. Don't even compare. You just have to go there. They have such a perfect spot in San Pedro, where they have a couple dozen white tables, a huge banquet room, and then across the street they have a massive place where you can have a huge party! The service is always top-notch and every time I come in, they always greet us with a great smile. The twins that work there run this restaurant amazingly constantly checking to make sure my family is taken care of. Love this place

fettuccine
Diana H.

Great service, a nice and welcoming restaurant, and very affordable! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, making it a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. The pasta was so delicious and creamy, and the portions were huge! They also serve bread with fresh tomatoes before your meal, plus a salad that was sooo good. Everything was delicious from start to finish. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Salad with house dressing - so good!
Michelle R.

Best italian food in San Pedro! We were in town for a work conference and made last minute reservations for Wednesday at 6pm. We got right in after finding cheap parking across the street. For food, I got a modified dish (gnoochi with Alfredo) and a salad with ranch. My teammates got all different types of food and they all loved it. They got the house dressing in their salad and we all agreed that this salad was abnormally delicious. The free bruschetta they give and marinated veggies was such a nice treat in the beginning. The cleanliness of the restaurant was impressive too. We were so delighted with this place and as we were wrapping up, they bring ice cream to our table. Wowza! Highly recommend going if you're in San Pedro

Tiramis Big Ladyfinger
Charlene S.

Amazing. Food is amazing, service is amazing, parking is easy. Wait was short. There's not much more for which to ask. Vegetarian review: mushroom ravioli. Very good. Sauce was a creamy pink sauce and they split the meal for us, so each person got 4 giant ravioli. Salad comes for free, as does a basket of bread and some roasted bell peppers and a few pieces of bruschetta. Parking was easy- along the street or in a parking log across the street (pay to park for both). Service was wonderful. Pleasant and attentive.

Linguini with clams
pehtee m.

I wish I had known about this place sooner! It's a pretty restaurant with great service! Our waiter was so friendly! The have bread, salad and some bell peppers before your meal comes out and all three are excellent. We ordered calamari fritti for an appetizer and it was a good portion and crisp and hot! I wish I had taken a photo but we were too hungry. We ordered the chicken pesto penne and the linguine with clams and they are also are generously portioned and delicious! The place looks like they have an upstairs room for events and another room for events. They have a bar with a tv and the patrons are couples and families. Parking was easy with a public pay to park lot across the street. I can't wait to return here the next time I visit San Pedro, what a gem!

Tiramisu
Coco V.

I've gone here several times over the years. We've even had events here in the banquet rooms. The food is always great. I was here recently and we got a complimentary tiramisu because they initially gave me the wrong plate but quickly fixed it. That's great service. My one complaint is that in our last event, the bar tenders would not serve anyone in our party espresso martinis. We weren't given a reason other than they couldn't. I wasn't really happy with that because it didn't make sense. Anyway I'm sure I'll be back at some point:

Ravioli Daragosta
Aundrea Z.

A-MAZING. The service here is always amazing, servers are very attentive. They start you off with bread and a little appetizer 10/10. Most of the pastas are really shareable as well. I got the lobster ravioli 100/10 and my boyfriend got the Salmon Pasta in Pink sauce. Would highly recommend this beautiful restaurant!

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Janine D.

I joined friends here for lunch. We arrived as they opened for lunch service. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. The wait staff were very attentive to our small group. A wide variety of dishes were ordered. I opted for the traditional Lasagna...and it did not disappoint! Entrees are served accompanied by fresh bread and a green salad. I enjoyed a delicious glass of the House Chianti with my meal. The restaurant filled up quickly as the noon hour approached. This is obviously a popular local restaurant. We were never rushed and were encouraged to enjoy our time together. Parking is metered, either on the street or in the large lot across the street. This is in a quaint section of the Historic Downtown District.

Calamari Fritti was good, lightly breaded.
Monica C.

Came here for my brother's birthday and we enjoyed ourselves; great service, appealing environment & descent food. My family liked their dishes, although if you like fresh pasta, you might want to consider to eat elsewhere if you're not particular on what you want in Italian cuisine. The appetizers were good, calamari and octopus salad delish! My spaghetti was ok, but everyone else seemed happy. The server is italian and was patient and helpful. We tipped 25% for the wonderful service and they sang happy birthday in Italian! Grazie!

Jing J.

We tried 3 different Pastas and they were all really good. The best Pesto Pasta I have tried recently, PENNE AL PESTO CON POLLO exactly what I was craving for! I didn't get to take photos of our pastas and the appetizer MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA and dessert Tiramisu Big Ladyfingers cause the focus was to eat, we were all hungry! Lol I was with my nieces and their friend :) Oh and the staff were very attentive and friendly!

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Do they have gluten free option?

I believe they do, they seem to be very friendly and accommodating. To be double sure, please call them to discuss specific menu requests.

Do they offer takeout orders?

Yes, most definitely.

Do lunch entrees include salad?

Yep

Is there a parking lot? Or only street parking?

There isn't a dedicated parking lot for them but a public parking lot available and street parking.

How do you make a reservation with this restaurant?

Reservations are only taken by calling the restaurant @ (310) 514-0900.

Are dogs allowed on outside patio?

I don't see any reason why they couldn't be on the outside patios. I can say this I didn't see any water bowls for dogs. But like I said I can't see why they wouldn't

Is this the same restaurant, that was/is on 4th St.?

Yes

Do they have intimate dining areas? Are there table cloths and cloth napkins? How elaborate and Italian is the wine list?

This is a family style restaurant. It's all good. Try it and you will not be disappointed. Great for special occasions. Terrific wait staff. Italian food is great. Great wine selection.

Is the gnocchi made on site?

I've been on nights where they inform you that it has been, but not always... which leads me to believe that there are SPECIAL nights that it is, but not always. Best to call and get feedback, everyone there is well informed and super friendly.

Do they allow dogs in stroller outside dining?

Sorry I do not know.

Do they still serve the bolognese sauce with sausage and pappardelle pasta?

When I tried to ordered bolognese in February 2021, they told me they do not serve this dish.

Are they still partnering for outdoor dining? with heaters?

Yes they are!

Are they re-opened for dine-in?

Yes. My friend went to pick up food last Sat, many people were dinning in.

Are reservations recommended on Friday nights?

Yes

Do you have a corkage fee?

Why wouldn't they? But they have some wonderful wines there. Call them and ask them for sure.

Do they have a private room for a party of at least 30 people?

Yes they do

Do they offer vegan options?

Yes there are things on the menu and you can also customized your order.

How is lunch?

They offer the same menu for both lunch and dinner. Their god and service is always great. Because there is a lot of local business' in the area, their lunch service is pretty busy. I believe they also offer the same specials for lunch as well.… 

Do you guys sell whole pizzas also?

No, they don't sell pizza!

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