What a nice find! This restaurant is located right on Belmont Street in Watertown. There is a lot of available on street parking, in addition to a small parking lot in the back. The decor is very relaxing, the space intimate yet not too cramped. Now the food! The wonderful scent that reached out once I walked in told me all i needed to know! It was Italian heaven! I ordered the chicken piccata with lemon sauce. I was the best one I've ever had anywhere. The lemon sauce with absolutely stunningly delicious. The chicken was flavorful and moist. Our waitress was very kind and helpful, especially with the elderly friend I brought with me. Our meal took only 12-15 minutes to prepare. The only minor complaint is that the bread was really nice, but it would be even better if it was warmed. I am anxiously awaiting my next visit! read more

I ordered takeout, so I can't speak for the ambience of the restaurant. However, my order was complicated because of food allergies and the person who talked to me over the phone was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Gnocchi was good, meatballs were good, eggplant parm and Caesar salad were excellent. It was the best eggplant I've ordered from anywhere. I will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu. read more

Been a regular here, about once a month since late 2025. This is a quite small restaurant, but very lovely, and romantic atmosphere. The servers are very nice, friendly and polite. So glad we tried this place for the very first time and added on our list of favorites. Oh. Minor point but noteworthy, their payment system gives you this convenient option of paying by handing your credit card as well as scanning the QR code on the receipt to pay online. Just saying, don't think we usually see this elsewhere in the Boston areas. (Can't find the pictures for the time being but will be sure to post them soon!) read more

Not only was this a great food encounter, it was also a chance to experience a local, unique eatery. I am not sure which aspect was more enjoyable, but the two together made our dinner quite memorable. The location in downtown Watertown enhanced the experience as the cozy, vintage setting in the town- center strip exuded the feeling of a small local family restaurant. We made a reservation and this is recommended since the dining room offers limited capacity. Parking was a little tricky but we found a spot on the street across from the diner. Beware that you might have to exercise a bit of patience in this regard. Because of our reservation, we were seated right away. Our server attended to us quickly and did a great job of looking after us all night. My colleague, who had been to this place a few times prior to this, suggested that we start with Ida's Meatballs. It was presented as four decent-sized pieces and they were not only plentiful in portion, but also were quite tasty. For his main, he had the Short Rib Ravioli. The pasta was stuffed quite full with short rib meat. He invited me to try a bite and I thought it was excellent. I chose the Shrimp Fra Diavolo, one of my favorites on American Italian menus. It was terrific having just the right amount of kick. We topped off the meal with dessert. He had tried the Tiramisu before and insisted that I share at least a couple of bites. It was outstanding. I decided on a finisher of my own, however, with the Affogato. It was quite lovely with quality ice cream and good coffee. It provided a right-sized dessert portion for me. Overall, the bill for the two of us that included the food, a glass of wine for me (a lovely Chianti), tax and tip was close to $60 per person. For the quality of the fare, I was not unhappy with this value. I'll look forward to the chance to try this place again. My colleague tells me it is a go-to for him when he's in the area, so I'm sure I'll have another chance to visit. read more

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Ravello is a little neighborhood gem I wish was in my neighborhood! Extraordinary value and marvelous food and service in a cozy atmosphere. They do magic with eggplant here, both as an appetizer and in their eggplant parmesan, which is perhaps the best I've had anywhere. Their chicken milanese is also special. Bruschetta are great and they have an extensive after dinner drink menu which includes a nice amari assortment. The Piedmont Manhattan is a great cocktail and the chianti merlini is a nice wine choice. read more

Ravello has high ratings and now I know why. We were a table of 4. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. It is neighborhood intimate. Every type of guest was present: young family, friends, couples, etc. Really enjoyed the vibe. Calvin was a very attentive server. Explained several dishes on the menu. We started with the calamari which was very tender. We also shared a watermelon, fig and feta salad. The salad was refreshing on such a hot day. Our meal came with fresh bread and olive oil. We had the lasagna, shrimp fra diablo, pasta with vodka sauce and the scallop special. The pasta is homemade. Every dish was amazing. The seafood was plentiful. The lasagna portion generous. The vodka sauce was delicious. We were so happy to have found Ravello. We'll be back. read more

Very disappointed. Calimari was soggy, not crispy. Got maybe eight clams in my clams and pasta. For what we paid, wasn't enough to fill us.

Homey little Italian spot on Belmont St. Nice bourbon selection and solid cocktail menu crafted by the owner who was also great to chat with. Friendly bartender and overall welcoming atmosphere. Chicken Marsala and arancini were tasty. Can see the kitchen going from the bar. read more

Very cozy restaurant!! We had very quick service, and the staff members were very friendly. The food tasted homemade and fresh, not heavy or greasy. There were many diverse options on the menu, and they had a few dessert options as well. I would recommend it! read more

Place is very small. No atmosphere. Ordered the clams bianca for takeout. Portion was small, pasta texture and flavor was average for this typical dish. Does not have the full menu that is offered at the sister restaurants in Boston and Dedham. Can't speak to the service, but the person I dealt with was friendly. read more

A pretty solid restaurant for overall good Italian food. The garlic bread with parmesan didn't have a super strong garlic butter taste but was still yummy. I ordered the chicken marsala and the pasta texture of the dish was AMAZING!! The chicken was also sooo tender and they gave a lot of chicken with it. I was not a big fan of my friend's mussel dish though. The mussels had a very strong mushroom taste that felt like they permeated the dish and the sauce wasn't the most flavorful either. The atmosphere of the interior itself isn't very fancy, more cozy, with a small tea candle at every table and the tables felt lacking in some privacy so this spot would be much better off as a hangout place for family, or casual date, than something more formal. read more

Amazing dinner, our waiter Calvin was fantastic along with the other staff!!! Food and service terrific!!!

We were visiting the area and stopped by for dinner. Hands down one of the best meals we had from the Appetizer to the desert. Service was excellent. read more

Came here for an early dinner and was impressed with the quality of the food - the fresh pasta and produce came together as thoughtfully prepared dishes from scratch that were tasty and enjoyable. Our group of 4 started with the fried squash blossoms, which were a nice bite served on a sweet strawberry fig compote. There were only 3 of them and 4 of us, so I wish the server had said something. For entrees, we had the short rib ravioli, scallops, chicken parm, and chicken broccoli alfredo. The ravioli was the star, and each ravioli was generously filled with short rib in a fresh wrapper that was blanketed with a very delectable marsala cream sauce. The second favorite was the scallops and the lemon cream sauce was lovely. The classics hit too, with the alfredo sauce being nice and light and not too heavy, and the chicken parm had 3 big pieces of chicken with a flavorful red sauce. We finished with creme brulee and cannolis, and both were delightful. The space is clean and bright and was recently updated. The walls were painted colorful pastels that kind of reminded me of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. Acoustics were sometimes challenging and it can get a bit loud. Service was friendly, but spotty and our server needed to be flagged down a few times. Overall the food was good, and I'd return when I get a ravioli craving. read more

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Awesome spot with great ambiance , Really great service and food. Would definitely go here again.

I've been coming here for over a year regularly, and it has never disappointed. You can't go wrong with any of the entrees or appetizers, but my favorites are the mussels and arancini to start and the short rib ravioli or bolognese as a main. Everything is always on point! read more

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It was really cute inside. The food was delicious (house made bread is always a winner) and the service was friendly and prompt. Highly recommend the chicken saltimbocca and the mussels fra diavlo . read more

The food was delicious! I will definitely be going back. I'm glad we made reservations because it's not a big place. read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Ricotta gnocchi...delicious! - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Pretty good meal. Although they ran out of a few dishes pretty early into a Saturday night. And effectively got pushed out by 9:45. But nice staff. read more

We were a party of six on Saturday evening . Matt was our waiter ~ an excellent young man . A third visit here and for a very good reason. Each dish we had was absolutely delicious. The arancini , crunchy on the outside and succulent in the middle . Their meatballs equally as yummy . A wonderful house salad and eggplant appetizer were all fabulous. My ravioli with a sensational sauce is a must . The penne with vodka sauce and crumbled sausage also a favorite. Linguine with clams had a nice kick ~ my grandson had seconds ~ less heat the second go round . Their desserts were also amazing ~ tiramisu and crème brûlée were perfect . The atmosphere is charming and a gem of a local spot . I hope to return again soon . read more

We've mostly gotten takeout. Pasta dishes and garlic bread. It's always been delicious, reasonably priced.

Great food Ambiance Cozy small restaurant with neighborhood vibe Good service Value for money read more

Food 4/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Scallops were perfectly cooked but the pasta was a bit bland. 4/5 The black pepper fettuccine was delicious and the chicken was perfectly cooked. 5/5 The eggplant Parmesan was ok. 4/5 The creme brûlée was perfect - not too sweet. 4.5/5 The tiramisu though was the only disappointing dish we ordered - way too creamy with little flavor. 3.5/5 read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Crème brûlée - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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This spot is a true neighborhood find with a lovely, comfortable interior -- no (overly) gaudy Italian restaurant sign outside, no plastic grapes hanging from the ceiling or murals of Venice. The menu is loaded with classic Italian dishes -- Piccata, Marsala, lasagna, bolognese, ravioli, pappardelle -- made with super fresh ingredient homemade pasta. Service was respectful, though a tad scattered. In the end, asking twice for lemon slices didn't really matter, but... Definitely going back. Soon. read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Pizza-parlor Parmesan shaker should probably be updated. - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this place was a real disappointment. The prices suggest a nice Italian meal, but what we got felt more like cheap fried fast food. We ordered the Veal Parmigiana ($39), the baked Italian cod ($30), and garlic bread ($7). The garlic bread came out overbaked and black. The veal tasted like a pre-made, frozen fried food and was not worth the price. The baked cod was buried under a thick layer of breadcrumbs instead of being a simple, fresh, healthy dish. For what they charge, I expected authentic, well-prepared food, but that's not what we experienced at all. I would not return and would recommend others spend their money elsewhere. Avoid at all cost. read more

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. read more

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I ordered delivery. The chicken saltembuca with pasta was extremely dry. I think they forgot the lemon herb sauce. Unsure if I would try again. (You could tell that it sat around for a long while The beet/arugula salad was delicious however. read more

Great food and great service! I even got gluten free chicken parm and spaghetti which was excellent! They have a wonderful food and drink menu. Our server Jess was was excellent as well. The manager Nick greeted us when we came in and found us a great table by the window. So the bottom line is, this is a great restaurant and I'm so happy we found this little gem! We will be back! read more

I had a cocktail, green salad and soup of the day, the food was delicious and the drink was all the right flavours. I will be back for more. Grazie Denise Patnod Cambridge read more

We were a party of 4. We had a reservation, and our table was ready for us when we got there. The manager was very attentive. Our server Jess was wonderful...outgoing, friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. She checked in regularly. The food was amazing. From the Chicken Marsala, to the Salmon to Lasagne Bolongese to the gluten free Chicken Parm. Ravello's has several gluten free choices. The menu has a drink option "Trust Your Tender" The bartender makes a surprise drink with your choice of alcohol (we had rum) Those cocktails were excellent!! Ravello's is a small welcoming cozy place. read more

I had a 5 star experience here. The food was incredible. I will return. Hidden gem in Watertown. One of my new favorite places now. Quaint interior. Super nice staff. Awesome apps. Highly recommend the mussels. The cheese garlic bread was good but I will sleep skip it because it's so filling. The bread that comes with the mussels is grilled to perfection. I wanted more of that for dipping. Pasta was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The portion reminded me of Italy, not the heaping amounts you get at most chain restaurants. Nutella Zeppoli. The two best words to end any meal. Oh so good and the portions generous. Everything here is made with love. You can tell. read more

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I stumbled on this gem after work one night and the staff recommended the breaded gluten free chicken parmigiana and it was absolutely delicious they really do this very well and honestly it's one of the best I've had and will definitely come back when in the area. A wide variety of gluten free options with the various pasta sauces. Highly enjoyed my time here. The beet salad was also good but the start was the entree. Cute and small restaurant so plan ahead or come off hours. read more

Food was fantastic and the ambiance is so nice. 10/10! I love the eggplant parm (got vodka sauce) and espresso martini read more

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I wanted to try this so bad. I walked it it smelled soooooooooooo good in there. It was a bit awkward walking in cause everyone just looked at me like a deer caught in head lights. The place is nice, the ambience is cool. It's a small Lil place. I asked for a menu looked over the menu. Something about the menu was weird to me. The restaurants name isn't on it. That's nothing negative just something I found weird. Noticed it was a bit pricey so I figured it was about to be good. Especially after I walked in there and all the tables but 1 were empty and one of the employees told a guest that came in that all the tables were reserved. I thought for sure this food was about to be the highlight of Trapelo Rd. I was wrong. So it's $20 for the chicken parm. You get a Lil bit of pasta and two big pieces of chicken. It wasn't good. I only took a few bites and couldn't anymore. I bought 2. So $40 for food I had to get rid of. Even my kids wouldn't eat it. I remade it adding some ingredients and new sauce the next day and it was a Lil better. I'm so sad it ended up this way. read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

We did a lot of research before choosing a West of Boston Italian restaurant to celebrate a family birthday. Ravello Italian Kitchen was an excellent choice. Excellent service & food (thank you, all!) This is a small venue but the tables are nicely spread out and though there is a bar for people to eat, drink, and chat at, it did not interfere with our lovely dining experience. On top of excellent food, the staff could not have done more to make us feel special and cared for :) read more

Very cute decor. Amazing short rib ravioli!! Will try other items next time! Tried some pasta and it was ok read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Love the pasta here! The texture is excellent and it tastes very fresh. We tried the pappardelle bolognese and the shrimp fra diavolo. The pappardelle and linguini that came with the shrimp were very good. I also really enjoyed the fra diavolo sauce. The shrimps were bad though. They were big, but tasted like they'd just been thawed from the freezer. The texture was also tough and stringy. Overall, would definitely recommend this place for pasta but avoid the shrimp. read more

Had a reservation for 5 people on a Saturday night. Arrived almost 30 minutes early and they were able to seat us right away. Service was great. Food and drinks were even better. From the bread and olive oil to start, to the zeppole for dessert, everything was delicious. Pasta was fresh and cooked perfectly. Portion sizes appear small but we all left feeling very full. Great tiny spot! read more

Ravello Italian Kitchen - Lemon Ricotta Zeppole - Italian Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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We heard great things about this place so tried it tonight for my BD dinner. What a disappointment! The chicken marsala was dried pieces of chicken breast with black pepper - absolutely NO hint of marsala wine or butter or garlic. The pasta was fair but bland and nothing like homemade pasta I've had elsewhere. The bolognese parpadelle had barely any meat and the pasta was gluey. No complaints about the garden salad. I have no idea how this place got 4 stars. It doesn't come close to Nappi's in Medford for freshness and flavor and wonderful homemade pasta. I'm afraid this was a one and done for us. read more

We ate at Ravello's this evening: our meal was delicious. We had the fried calamari for a first course and the soft-shell crabs for our main dish. Both were well prepared and nicely presented. The service was excellent. We look forward to eating there again. read more