This was our regular date night location for the last 3 years. We've always recommended this restaurant to everyone. But last night was not worth the money we paid. Our first date night in months, we get sat at a half table with a view outside of a small and dirty window next to a large table, it felt very crowded. We tried so hard to enjoy ourselves. My filet mignon was over cooked, our server was amazing and he noticed and took it back for me. But my husband's pasta was way too 'lemony' and not reminiscent of the delicious meals we've had before here. We can cook delicious food at home, but we were looking forward to a dining experience. From the 'ambience' of our table (uncomfortable chairs as well) to the over cooked meals, I wish it had gone better. read more

The hostess was super friendly and welcoming, which set a great tone right away. I was seated upstairs in the back--kind of tucked away, not sure if that was intentional, but it made for a cozy spot. My waiter, Alejandro, was fantastic. Even though he's young, he was really attentive and on top of everything. Plus, he's very easy on the eyes, which didn't hurt! I ordered a glass of red wine, the Brussel sprouts, and the short rib rigatoni. The Brussel sprouts came out cold at first, but Alejandro handled it quickly. When they came back, it seemed like fresh ones had been added on top of the old batch--first bite was still cold, but the rest were hot and honestly delicious. The short rib rigatoni was the star of the night. Perfectly cooked pasta, tender short rib, and the fried garlic on top was my favorite part, it added so much flavor. Overall, everything was phenomenal. Great service, great food, and a really nice atmosphere. I'll definitely be back. read more

Ravello Ristorante - Brussel sprouts, rigatoni and wine - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Magnificent!!! I went to this restaurant for my birthday and was blown away by the environment, service, and the tremendous food. Italian is my favorite food, so I went in with an open mind and was extremely pleased. First, the interior of this establishment was very impressive. It reminded me of a New York/LA vibe in downtown Montgomery. (With much better parking, of course. Lol). The seats were in a part of the restaurant that provided a view consistent with a VIP experience. Our server was extremely helpful, expedient, and thoughtful. From the meatballs, chicken, and Duck Lasagna, there wasn't one morsel that was not, absolutely, succulent. The meatballs were seasoned to their core. The chicken was very tasty and the sauce served with it was perfection. Now, the duck lasagna, that was the show-stealer. I was very interested on how this would taste, but soon found myself abandoning my table manners and diving right in. After dinner, I was given a complimentary dessert, and get this, a card signed by everyone in the restaurant wishing me a happy birthday. Chef's Kiss. As if that wasn't enough, I was given a complimentary drink for my birthday at the rooftop bar where I was treated to the best rum punch (bartender's recipe with blackberries) I've ever had in my life. The vibe, scene, and Mississippi Delta blues made for a perfect birthday outing! I will be going back as soon as I'm back in the city. read more

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Service is always good. Been there several times. That homemade past is out of this world. Highly recommended.

We stopped in here for a drink and appetizer. We had the Camila tea and a Manhattan and the peach burrata. The focaccia bread with it was very soft and warm and perfect with the soft cheese. There was a lot of attention to detail with even with the drinks. Our drinks were very unique and you could tell were specially crafted and not something we could get anywhere else. The service was friendly and the atmosphere reminded us of our time in Italy. We will definitely be back for dinner. read more

Very nice ambiance. Great service and great food. Great place for date night. I had the short rib bolognese. My bride had the gnocchi. Both delicious read more

Ravello Ristorante - 1st floor dining area - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

What stands out most about this restaurant is the amazing customer service we received. Everyone from the hosts, to our server Ariel, to the chef Leo provided us with intimate, attentive service! The food was absolutely delightful. The appetizers were so incredibly flavorful, fulfilling, and filling. Unfortunately, we had eaten somewhere before coming here, so we didn't have space for dessert Our server was the best. I love that he helped us make decisions about our food and was exceptionally pleasant and knowledgeable about each dish. The ambiance... exquisite and entrancing. Every touch was delicately curated. The patterns, fabrics, leather bound menus... I can't say enough about this place! Definitely recommend you go read more

Ravello Ristorante - Pork belly - yummy! - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Food is absolutely delicious here. Ravello deserves a Michelin Star. Service is attentive, friendly, and engaging. Ambiance is unique and elegant--used to be an old historic bank. read more

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What a great restaurant! The food, service and ambiance were superb. I would recommend this place for a special occasion, treating your self, or just because. I started with their bread and a glass of DOMAINE BEAUSÉJOUR "LES GRENETTES," TOURAINE. If you like Sauvignon Blanc, you will like this. The bread was a bit oily for me but had good flavor. The salmon was so good and the skin was crispy which I prefer, so I can eat it. I also asked for a side of pasta to complete my meal. I can't wait to come back and check out the outside rooftop area and other dish items. read more

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Where do I begin. The waiter was so soft spoken we had a very hard time hearing him. The Carpaccio I didn't enjoy. I really tried to like it. It's a thin sliced beef tenderloin that apparently comes out raw with some bland sauce. Main course was my filet that was cooked well and the mashed potatoes were good. The kale around the edges was like eating rubber. No seasoning at all. The beef pasta was horrible. Super bland. I have never had anything so bland in my life and I love pasta. This night was a hard pass for us! If you come here you need to be prepared and hide some salt in your pocket. But I have to say this place is spectacular to visit. Gorgeous on the inside. read more

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Back in town for two weeks, and had to give this beautiful space a second try. Leaps and bounds improvement! The food and service was excellent, on that I have no notes. The acoustics are still bad, with only three tables seated it was very loud. The restaurant is a GORGEOUS historic bank so the sound just bounces and echos across the hard surfaces. A few acoustic insulation panels (color matched to not ruin the look) would good a long way! Go see Brandon upstairs at Bar Attico for a pre dinner cocktail!!! read more

Ravello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Surprisingly great restaurant in downtown Montgomery. The first thing you notice is that Ravello looks like a restaurant in Italy...not Alabama. The decor/atmosphere is really elegant and sophisticated. The food and service followed...both are really good. Food is super tasty and the portions are nice, the service is seamless and something you'd expect in New York or Miami. This is great place to eat if youre in Montgomery. read more

An absolutely beautiful and elegant space with high ceilings and chandeliers and a sophistication that went beyond what I was expecting. I had the hearth grilled octopus entree and it was delicious and well-prepared (preparation can be tricky with octopus). It was a generous portion and all the components of the dish came together nicely. My only complaint is that the octopus was not as hot as I would have liked, more like "warm". But, still, even with that, a wonderful dish and a really nice dining experience in a great environment in downtown Montgomery. read more

It was a truly romantic, pleasant vibe. The ambience was great, and the server was beyond great the whole staff was professional, and the food was top-tier. I definitely will return. read more

Ravello Ristorante - Our view of downstairs from our table upstairs - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Great upscale local restaurant in a beautiful open space. It's pricy, but not crazy, and a nice splurge one evening during a short visit to the area. The cynar flip is interesting, very creamy. The servers all knew their stuff about the food and drink, and could discuss them and make recommendations. The greens with balsamic and mozzarella, tomato, and focaccia was nice--not a tiny salad but not huge, not a full meal, and a reasonable addition if one is just getting a past dish. I asked for a recommendation as to the gnocchi or the bolognese and the bartender recommended the ricotta gnocchi, despite the lower price tag, which was notable. Gnocchi is nice to get in restaurants because it can be tricky to get the cooking conditions right at home. It didn't disappoint--perfectly cooked through but not gummy or chewy or powdery. It's was very cheesy, in a good way. The food came out promptly, but not hastily, and at no point did I feel rushed. The staff was all excellent, friendly, helpful, and professional. read more

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Food is fantastic. Service great too. Despite being well dressed, got stuck in the back corner, next to the kitchen (the place was 15% full)

The space in this restaurant is very nice, I came here on Wednesday night when the restaurant was about half full for dinner. There are a few tables in front of the open kitchen, which is where they sat me. I would suggest avoiding this area as it is quite loud with all of the kitchen activity which made for an unpleasant dining experience. They do have a nice bar located in their dining room, and you can dine at the bar also. Let me first say that the service was great throughout my time here (thank you Quincy!). I started with a glass of red wine and the Panzella salad, both were good. For the entrée I went with the Bolognese. The arugula garnish was super heavy, almost a salad in itself. But no, I don't prefer bitter arugula with my pasta. The Pappardelle Pasta was great, but the beef Ragu fell way short. It lacked any depth of flavor from either the tomato base or the meat, which left no trace of fatty goodness that one wants in a solid Ragu. It also contained diced pieces of carrot (fairly traditional), yet the pieces of carrot were raw and crunchy, which severely detracted from the dish. I might also suggest that the restaurant provide diners with some type of complimentary bread, which would've been nice to have with the pasta. I got a piece of pistachio cake to-go, and it was the star of the dinner show IMO. I will definitely give them another try sometime. However, this visit just scored on the average for me. read more

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The food was amazing, me and my wife went for Valentine's Day and had a great experience all around. The service was great and very helpful with deciding between items as well as just being kind overall. The ambiance is very elegant and fancy. Would definitely recommend this and will definitely go back again read more

The menu was limited in my opinion but the food was fresh and flavorful. The waiter was not very engaged.

You need to come here to experience the great food and atmosphere. I suggest sitting at the marble counter bar and be pampered by the bartending staff and take in the ambient gothic urban ambient lighting which makes this place look like a movie set. I ordered the house focaccia to start and it was served warm , crunchy, soft and buttery. Perfect for the olive oil dip.....however..... When my Malfaldine Al Taturo arrived, I ended up dipping much of my focaccia into the creamy truffle sauce surrounded by fresh made pasta. Yum! Wonderful place with great service! I will be back! read more

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When the wife and I go to Ravello, we order at least 3-4 dishes of pasta among us. Everything is delicious and flavorful, especially their bread and brussel sprouts. read more

I would have given it five stars, but the speed of service was poor. We waited a long time for our food. The server was good when he was able to get to our table. Half of us had finished our food before others in our group received it. The food is 100% Italian. I loved the Focaccia; it was unique, light, and delicious. I had the Bolognese Al Cinghiale as it was close to spaghetti. It is expensive. My meal was $98 for pasta, meatballs and focaccia. It was a little steep. It was delicious. It is a 100% upscale space. It was pleasant. I probably won't go back, but I would recommend it to individuals who LOVE authentic Italian food and like to splurge on a meal. read more

We were visiting the area and I found Ravello on Yelp. I was impressed by the menu and restaurant, so it was a go! Ravello recommends making reservations but can accommodate a limited number of walk ins. The soonest reservation wasn't until 7:45pm so we decided to just walk in. Parking meters don't apply after 6pm so we parked right in Court Square. Other than that, there's valet and parking garages. We were greeted by attendants outside who escorted us to the hostess. Lucky for us, there was a table available! We were seated a few moments later. At first I was a little hesitant about this table. It's facing everyone as soon as you walk into the restaurant. The seating is an oversized plush bench. After a few minutes, I realized that I absolutely LOVED this seating! It's exactly what we needed! A gentleman provided us with drink menus and filled our water glasses. Shortly thereafter, our waiter Marcus came over. I ordered an Amalfitano and we got the focaccia to share. Marcus was so knowledgeable when it came to the menu and took time to tell us about the specials as well. We cozied up next to each other and took in the beauty of this amazing restaurant! The crown moldings and attention to detail is just marvelous! It was so sweet to see everyone just happy and buzzing about. Marcus brought out our appetizer and we ordered our main course. My husband got filetto mignon and I got the pollo saltimbocca. We enjoyed our warm, delicious focaccia! A little while later Marcus returned with our food. My husbands filet was a generous size as was my chicken. Both dishes were fresh and steamy! My husband orders filet frequently and said this was the best he's ever had! My chicken was cooked absolutely perfect! It was so moist and tender and full of flavor! The rosemary potatoes and vermouth cream were the perfect accompaniment and left me wanting more! For dessert, we ordered the amaretto cheesecake with the blackberry reduction. This cheesecake was the best, most authentic cheesecake I've had in ages! It was packed with flavor and not too sweet. The absolute perfect cap to our meal! This was probably one of the best dining experiences my husband and I have ever had! From the atmosphere, to the service and demeanor of the staff, to the delicious cuisine! read more

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Best restaurant in Montgomery! I don't think I've tried better food in the whole town. Ravello is definitely top notch for service as well. The waiters and waitresses are extremely attentive. The two story restaurant was perfect for a graduation celebration. Quiet and classy. read more

I almost teared up while eating my meal. The food was incredible and I haven't pasta as good since the last time I visited Italy. The service is great, the building was beautiful, and my server was so kind. It did take a few minutes to get served at first, but after that, there was no problems at all. I highly recommend to anyone who wants authentic Italian in a beautiful setting. read more

Ravello Ristorante - Cacio e Pepe - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Both stars go to the decor and the hostess who welcomed us in and sat us at our table. They were extremely friendly and the building is just beautiful to be in. The food however was lacking for us. The appetizer we ordered the bread, meatballs and artichokes. The bread, amazing. The other two were definitely flavorful, almost to much if that can be so? It was like one ingredient was trying to take over the other and not giving each other a fighting chance Entrees were again almost over powerful. My cacio e Pepe was doused in cheese, couldn't really taste the pepper. I would probably try something else. My husband ordered the seafood pasta which was way to salty and was extremely fishy. We both love seafood and neither of us could tackle that dish. Dessert we had the tiramisu. The ladyfingers were dry. read more

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Great food and service, but it's LOUD. It's in an old bank and little to nothing was done to improve the acoustics.

This restaurant was so good! Our waitress, Courtney, was super nice and very attentive. The food was great too!

Great service, ambiance and food. Portion sizes were definitely too small for the price you pay, so be prepared to not be content after your entree. Complimentary bread would have been nice. read more

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I made reservations for 3/8/24 on 2/10 for my fiancé's birthday dinner. Just received a call on voicemail stating they have cancelled my reservation in favor of a buyout for a private event. I don't believe that the private event was scheduled when I made my reservation because I initially wanted 3/7- his actual birthday and the person I spoke to stated that they were all booked up. She went through the calendar to find the 3/8 date. Very unhappy about this. Doubtful that we will return after this. read more

Loved the entire vibe. A classic upscale Italian feel with business, family dinner or date night feels. I was concerned it might be too loud for conversation, we were in a booth and I was pleasantly surprised at the ambience. The service was kind and efficient. The food was amazing and the old fashioned was well poured. Def go again. read more

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Outstanding! The staff was amazing and professional. The service was on point. Every dish was timed perfectly. Nothing was rushed and the food was sublime! Five stars read more

We were able to get in for lunch here because they were closed the earlier days we were in town. The building is beautiful and provides an elegant ambience. The server we had was friendly and service was prompt. Food was yummy. read more

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We stumbled upon this gem after waiting at a substandard chain for quite awhile waiting to be seated and we were NOT disappointed! In fact we still talk about how this was one of our favorite meals while in Montgomery. It is in a gorgeous old bank building that has been thoughtfully restored. Service is a bit slow, but to be expected downtown. The menu was full of many amazing options. Of course the server tried to sell us on a three course meal and we declined wanted to build our own meal and do some sharing. We ordered scallops and burrata to start and they were incredible. Then we ordered gnocchi and shrimp to share and ended the meal with a delightful pannacotta. The reason I'm leaving this a 4 star is that we had quite the debacle with the bottle of wine we ordered. Our server was not well versed on wine, we therefore went with something we knew. This is when chaos ensued. It took her 25 minutes to bring us the wine and she couldn't even open the bottle! She ended us crushing the cork and pushing it in the bottle. Then instead of starting over, she had someone fish the cork out of the bottle and serve us wine that what somewhat grainy, and guess what...they still charged us full price! For a place with an extensive wine list (book more like) you'd think the server could open a bottle. Nonetheless after 30 minutes and moving past the disappointing wine, we did enjoy our meal and time at this hidden gem. FYI reservations are not required but it's nearly impossible to get a table without one. read more

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The service and ambiance was amazing. Our server Nicole so friendly and knowledgeable. We also had another server who took our pictures and she was so friendly I hate I didn't get her name. The food and drinks were good, just a little too heavy with citrus/lemon on the gnocchi. read more

Ravello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Not authentic Italian food Why are you serving dishes that have nothing to do with Italy. Also your wine bottles are 1/3 the price The only thing this place has going for it would maybe be the desserts. Most of the management here are the most 2 faced people I've ever met. The saffron risotto is such a disgrace to Italy. So disgusting. The gniocci no longer made with potatoes. The wine list is probably the worst I've ever seen My husband has been to Italy multiple times and our best friend is from Naples and we all agree this is the worst "Italian" food we've ever had, feels wrong even calling it Italian. The staff obviously never had real Italian food or know a single thing about wine, McDonald's staff are more culinary knowledgeable to be frank. This place a disgrace to Italian cuisine and to the beautiful city of Montgomery. read more

4.5 food was excellent, but the service was very slow. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the bartender was awesome. She made the best espresso martini ever. The pasta was the most delicious pasta I've ever eaten. read more

Ravello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Sit on the balcony overlooking this beautiful space....order wine by the glass choices to match your meal...and if you can splurge for the Lobster Risotto, you will not be disappointed....our waitress was more than good, she had to climb those stairs with our dishes!...start your visit with a cocktail with Mark at the great "HILLTOP PUB" up at the FIVE POINTS ...and we are from NYC and are fussy! read more

Ravello Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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We did not have a reservation at Ravello but secured seating at the bar. Zach and Marsha were AMAZING bartenders. Marsha recommended a wonderful Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc. Zach gave some great insights on sightseeing in Montgomery and was just fun to chat with (as we are from out of town). The gooseberry sorbet and tiramisu were to die for! Amazing time. read more

Fabulous food but service top notch. Maitre'd, Ian, worked hard to find perfect wine pairing. Hope was our server and was attentive throughout the meal. The fried artichoke appetizer was delicious and malfadine dish was divine. Tiramisu was homemade and a wonderful treat. Setting is quaint with relaxing ambiance and decor. Look forward to returning. read more