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Raffaello Ristorante

4.7 (2.3k reviews)
ModerateItalian
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Jennifer B.

Came through to celebrate my Auntie's 80th birthday, and if it weren't for this event, I most likely wouldn't have discovered this place! It was easy to find, but parking?! Not as easy. The lots across the street were all occupied, the lot (almost) adjacent to it didn't allow restaurant customers, all the closest street spots were taken. Took a minute but finally found one around the corner. I was impressed when I walked in: this eatery is poppin'! Lots of customers and a few more waiting for a table. Staff pointed us to the general direction where our private event was, and already food was set up whenever we were good and ready to go. The banquet hall was very well decorated although seating was a bit tight. There were a couple of no-shows on our assigned table so we got a bit of wiggle room. On our table were a plate of bruschetta, bread and butter ready for sharing and they were all delish. Ditto iced tea and water. Staff didn't hesitate to give more when asked. We availed of the buffet table when instructed. A couple of types of salad (regular and Caprese), a couple of types of pasta (cooked al dente and flavorful sauces), tender chicken masala with amazing sauce and mushrooms, meatballs were soft and moist... all of them made with fantastic flavor. FOOD: 5. Loved everything. SERVICE: 5. As chaotic as it was, the staff were champions at providing anything and everything the guests needed. VALUE: Can't comment on this as I was a guest... PARKING: Metered street parking only, free after 6pm. A challenge during dinner rush. I overheard someone mention a parking lot behind the restaurant, so that might be an option. OVERALL: 5, based on food and service. We enjoyed the food while we enjoyed some performances by Auntie's beautiful kids and grandkids and other family members. They're popular for a reason! Here's hoping for another visit sometime in the near future!

Annie T.

Wow super impressed with the food here. Great spot to host a party - there's a private room that comfortably hold 6-8 round tables (60-80 guests), maybe even more!

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Mollie P.

Oh my god. Street parking, lots of seating inside. Beautifully decorated, they have space for events if youre looking for that! Service was great. Our poor server was also the host but he did a great job taking care of us. Food is AMAZING. I can see why they call San Pedro the LA Little Italy. Portions are HUGE!!! Quality is fantastic. Can't wait to come back.

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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!!

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

We each got a salad on the house!  Delicious salad dressing.

OMG, this restaurant is so good. My wife and I booked another cruise out of LA so we could eat at this place the night before leaving. The service OSS not only great but it was outstanding. The wait staff makes you feel like you are special. They are always there to answer questions, take your order, refill your beverages without asking, come over and ask how it was going several times. And, of course, the food was incredible. Everything tasted great. My wife even said her Linguini with clams dish was just like she used to have in New York back in the 1980-1990's when we lived there. And the portions were so large, we both couldn't finish all of it even though we wanted to. But maybe we couldn't finish it because they also gave us free bread, a bruschetta appetizer, and a huge salad for each of us. The atmosphere was very family like. The restaurant was full and there were lots of families dining there. We can't wait to book another cruise so we can come back here again.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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!

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Huge helpings, great prices, always feels like a family is having a nice gathering whenever you visit!

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Lunch today with a few coworkers and enjoyed every bite. Several different menu items to choose from. Service was also amazing!

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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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