Raffaello Ristorante

We are from Las Vegas where the restaurant food has to be really good to attract the tourists who come there. Well, this restaurant would easily make it in Las Vegas. Their food and service are exceptional. Each meal comes with Braad ( now a charged luxury in Las Vegas), Bruschetta with extra tomato and peppers, and a great tasting salad. My wife had the spaghetti and meat balls. She said it was as good, if not better tasting than the ones she gets at home. I had their Linguini Pescatore. . OMG, it was delicious. And it was loaded with seafood like I have never seen before. It had Mussels and clams in their shells (3 each), shrimp ( at least 8), fish, squid, and octopus. And the sauce was delicious. And the linguini was cooked perfectly. So if you are ever in the San Pedro area, and want a great Italian meal, go to this restaurant. You will not regret it!

I don’t know what to say. This is the best authentic Italian restaurant in town! You gotta try this restaurant when you come to San Pedro. I don’t have anything to say about the food. It is excellent! Alexandro and Gino made us feel supper comfortable and happy. Exceptional service! We’ll definitely come back.

Absolutely outstanding. We were in town for one night before a cruise and decided on Rafaello’s because it was within walking distance of our hotel and had received good reviews online. It actually exceeded my expectations. I ordered the lasagna, which was enormous and had great flavor. My wife ordered the chicken parm, which came with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. Everything was delicious. The meals included bread, salads and a surprise complimentary appetizer of marinated peppers and bruschetta. Service was excellent. Ambiance was perfect for an Italian restaurant. Prices were surprisingly affordable given the quality and quantity of food. I’m blown away. If I lived nearby it would be my go-to restaurant for Italian food. Even met the owners and family. Treated us to spumoni for dessert. I’m not used to restaurants exceeding my expectations. This one did. Great job Rafaello’s!!!

Raffaello Ristorante offers a cozy ambience and reasonable prices. The menu is old-school, but the food is ample and nicely traditional. We were there on a busy night during the holiday season, so the service felt a bit rushed, but we appreciated the inviting atmosphere, good value, and generally helpful staff.

cozy place in San Pedro.. service was really good very attentive (Giorgio)🤗 started off w/ complimentary bread w/butter & veggies.. next our salads & mozzarella sticks (appetizer) mm 😋 he had lasagna & for me eggplant parmesan.. we both liked our food, although mostly everything was packed to go lol bread, mozzarella sticks & our entrees 😅🫢 it was just too much food, but we tried everything.. i would definitely return.. happy camper 🤠

Amazing 👏 Incredible. It's hard to know where to start ...Between food, atmosphere & staff, hard to tell what is better. Food was exquisite 👌 1000/1000. Family business thriving for over 50 years. Highly recommend. Maria, our server was so so very attentive and above and beyond friendly. Took extra care of our table. Thank you so much. I will be sure to return whenever in San Pedro. 😊

Had a great dinner with friends! We love this restaurant and highly recommended! We will surely coming back . Great service and delicious food.

A gem in San Pedro. This was a delightful surprise, the atmosphere was very nice, the service was great and the food amazing! Both dishes were flavorful; the shrimp were perfectly cooked-very tender and delicate; the chicken in the Marsala was cut-with-a-fork tender and juicy. The accompanying mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables were an added bonus. The cabbage in the mixed vegetables was superb! If you’re ever in the area you have to stop in-it will not disappoint!

Excellent service and food was delicious We particularly like to order Angel hair pasta or Penne Alla Vodka Ambiance was good

The best Italian food in San Pedro all of Harbor area. It'd be a mistake if you don't go try it always please with food and service.

What a hidden gem. I had no idea how amazing this place is! Family-owned, and it shows. This restaurant is exploding with passion in every respect. You can feel the energy when you walk in, and you can see how happy the employees are to be there. The food is as authentic as can be. Wow! It lives up to the Tuscan architecture, very nicely. The food is authentic, and the portions are very generous. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and his beautiful family (because they all work there), hands down incredible hospitality.

We came in on a Monday and it was very nicely setup. The place is decorated very festive. We got seated instantly and the servers are really attentive and easy to talk to I had a spicy pasta and we tried the mozzarella and tomatoes. Also had the chipino and spaghetti and meatballs. The portions are humongous. We took it to go and I had it for lunch the next day The owner was so nice to us. He gave us some free dessert which was probably the high point of the whole meal

I was having a really rough day and was in desperate need of nice warm meal, and i was not disappointed. You really feel the love in here, i walked in with sweat pants and a baggy hoodie and was nervous i would stand out in my below casual dress code, but they treated us like it was as special as an anniversary. Our server Maria did a great job explaining the menu and the specialty items for the day, we got the short rib pappardelle. Server also boxed up our food for us. Portions were BIG too, we got 1 pasta to share and they plated it in two separate plates for us and we were stuffed! For the amount of food we got, it was super affordable!!! Pleasantly surprised when i saw the check lol Definitely give this palace try, come with complementary bread, bell peppers, and salad too !! Also they gave us a complimentary dessert since it was our first time! :)

This place did not disappoint me at all. 1st thing we were seated very fast even though they were very busy.We were greeted by the waiter very fast and he was very friendly and accommodating. We did not see garlic bread on the menus but he said even tho it wasn't on the menu they could make us some, that was great service from Alessandro. The plates are huge enough to feed 2 or 3 people. The prices are really reasonable especially for the amount of food they give you. The restaurant is kind of small and intimate but definitely gets packed. The restaurant is on the noisy side but I don't mind that at all. I got the seafood pasta and my wife had the spaghetti and meatballs. Both dishes were amazing the pasta is so tender and the sauce's are so good. Me and the wife really enjoyed this restaurant the food and the vibe. We will definitely be back again with the entire family.

Coworker put me on to this spot and let me tell you... authentic is an understatement. The menu already had me convinced, but then the owner greeted us with that warm Italian accent and boom--straight vibes from the motherland. Charming little boulevard, packed house, service on point ... but the food? Pure Italy on a plate. Flavor, soul, everything. If you're hunting for the real deal Italian experience, this is it.

The hubby and I were at Rafaello's for a private event catered by them. Located on 7th Street in San Pedro. It is in a bustling neighborhood of shops and restaurants. Parking is either metered on the street or limited spaces in lots or walk to structures a block or so away. Ambiance is classic Italian and we were located in the banquet room. Nice spread for a graduation party. Arugula salad, Caesar salad, pasta salad, Alfredo, garlic bread, chicken or fish. Everything was tasty and pasta were very good. Wait staff was amazing. This place is kind of out of my way so uncertain if I would be back as a visiting customer. Food and service was great though.

This Italian food restaurant does not disappoint! Every time we have visited this place it is always very quaint, the restaurant owners are awesome! The twin brothers there constantly assist in getting food and or help at every table big or small. I will travel out of my way to get to this place! I love the ambience, the people and the food, and there is no order to what I say there is better or worse. They are all top-notch.

Great food, ambiance, excellent service, and short walking distance from Crowne Plaza Hotel. They take reservations and plenty of paid metered parking. A family atmosphere! What a gem of a place!

My family and I love Raffaellos. The food and service is always fantastic. Tony and Gino run a great restaurant. The staff is wonderful and the ambiance is exactly what you envision for an authentic Italian restaurant. Can't express enough how much my family and I enjoyed this restaurant - they make you feel like family. The actual definition of what a true family owned and ran kind of business looks like. It makes me happy to see how well their restaurant has done over the years! I highly recommend their upstairs banquet room for all special occasions - it's beautiful!

Parking: there's a lot in the back and a lot in the front. Reasonable prices. I parked on the street for free. Awesome place! I've been to other pasta places that were local near here and this is the only one that warranted a review. Had the penne pesto alla pollo. Absolutely delicious with an extremely generous portion sizing. I loved it. The chicken was also well cooked and absorbed the flavours well. Service was awesome. Was attended to and my water was always filled up without having to ask anyone. Asked us to move tables because of a reservation issue and it was not a problem, but they were nice enough to compensate us. This was even before our dishes came out. The new location is much larger and more spacious. Doesn't feel as cramped and a lot of air moving through. Value was excellent. You get so much food for what you pay and it's delicious. Definitely a keeper.

My favorite pasta spot! Authentic flavors, generous portions, and amazing service every time. Been here countless times and it's always perfect truly one of the best Italian restaurants around. I also love the ambiance inside it's big and fancy looking, which makes dining here feel extra special. We've celebrated many occasions here already, and it never disappoints.

This restaurant has good portions for a good price and the quality of the food was pretty good. It is definitely a mid-level dining experience due to the quality of the cocktails, the missed hospitality moments and club vice. However the staff was friendly and helpful. The night we went there was a party going on in the back room which made the restaurant feel like a club Instead of a nice calm dinner experience

Ciao! So glad we landed here at Raffaello! My friend and I were debating a few Italian places and we chose this one due to stellar reviews and wanting a casual nice dining experience. While waiting, we got served salads and complimentary bruschetta a nice touch by the restaurant and even bread and butter. After deliberation, we decided on the chicken parm and spaghetti with pink sauce along with the Linguini alla Pescatora (seafood linguine) - nice light sauce with lots of seafood! Pink sauce was savory and creamy. Portions are so big and the price point - can't beat it. What made our service great was our waiter Giorgio, gave us his recs for food and wine. He even brought out hot pepper flakes (yum) for us and a bowl of parm- this place means business! At the end, he welcomed us for joining them for the first time and helped us pack our food up but not before a complimentary tiramisu. Now I'm not a wet cake person, but this tiramisu was devine... Might I say some of the best I've had. I wish we invited more friends so we could try more things. Absolutely would recommend for your next Italian cravings! PS parking was easy- lot across the street and free after 6 pm.

I just visited here for the third time and it's time for a review. The food here is delicious and definitely worth a visit. On this visit I had a very simple Rigatoni with chicken in a light pesto sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly. None of that overdone mushy pasta that some places serve up. Lots of tender chicken made this a fantastic meal. My entrée also came with a nice dinner salad to start plus complimentary bread and roasted red peppers. Inside the place is very clean and laid out nicely. All the staff are very friendly and do everything they can to help make your meal enjoyable. There is a large metered parking lot across the street although it can sometimes get filled up. Raffaello's is definitely worth a visit

Love, love, love this place! The food is exquisite, the service is amazing and they truly treat you like family besides their prices are very reasonable. I hope to have many More dinners here.

Amazing food, great location! This was my first time at Raffaello's, and I definitely plan to return. The location is charming, clean, and it was adorable seeing the father/son duo in action! For starters, I got the calamari (of course). This was actually my only complaint, as my friend and I both found the calamari to be very salty. The salad and bread brought to the table were good, and the chunks of tomato they give with the bread were delicious. For my entree, I got the lobster ravioli, which was delectable! Every bite was perfect! I got a side of grilled shrimp that were prepared in this lemon sauce that I cannot describe! Just understand that every bite was beyond satisfying! We ended our meal with the spumoni bomba, a chocolate ball (bomb) filled with pistacchio, chocolate, and strawberry gelato. They said they're imported from Italy. They were MOUTHWATERINGLY good! I will surely be coming back!

One of the best Italian spots in the area, great food, exceptional service, & large portions

Parking - There is street parking and 2 parking lots (payment required unless it's after 6pm). Make sure to read the signage about payment policies. We went on a Thursday night and were seated right away. They bring you bread and a small plate with a couple pieces of bruschetta and some other roasted veggies. Entrees come with a small salad, but neither one of us ate it. It didn't taste like it had any dressing on it, so I'm guessing there was probably only a little olive oil on them. We started with the mozzarella starter. It comes with 3 small mozzarella sticks. I don't think it was worth the price, but they were tasty. I had the Penne Mare Monti. While the portion was generous, I wouldn't order it again. It lacked flavor in my opinion and there were only about 6 pieces of shrimp total. Service was good. The one thing that was more irritating was all of the birthday singing. I understand that people want to celebrate at restaurants, but it was happening every few minutes. Maybe just give the person a petite dessert and call it a day. Nice dining rooms with lots of tables. Plenty of seating for small and large parties.

I can't say enough great things about this establishment. The food is outstanding and plentiful. The service is excellent and they treat all as if each person was special and deserves the attentiveness they are receiving. From the spaghetti and meatballs to the Oso Bucco, there is not one sub-par dish served. I do seem to gravitate to my favorites, yet, when I do venture forth and try a new dish, I am never disappointed. And the prices are quite reasonable. Have I mentioned the martinis?

A solid (and large!) Italian restaurant. Upon walking in, we were warmly greeted and seated right away with complimentary apps and water. We ordered calamari, the short rib pappardelle special, and I can't remember what my husband ordered but he enjoyed it. We were torn between cannoli and spumoni for dessert, but ultimately went with spumoni (and our server also brought us cannoli anyway!). Great service, great food and large portions.

Raffaello Ristorante has always been my go to place for Italian food, even before they changed location. They have many great options to choose from, knowing that you will always get some of the best Italian food in town. Aside from their food, their service is top tier. Giorgio is one of the few I can name, but he has always been attentive whenever I went. He always makes sure our food is how we like it. Also, he makes sure our drinks are refilled. In addition, there has never been a time I have gone and he did not have a positive attitude. Not just Giorgio but every member of the restaurant are very attentive with a positive attitude which shows the great atmosphere and great food you will get.

Highly recommended. While visiting the San Pedro Terminal area, we found this awesome restaurants with great service and beautiful ambiance. The food serving is awesome; You really get your money's worth. Would come back again.. For those staying in the area prior to your cruise, check this restaurant out!

The service and food are always amazing! The ambiance is wonderful ! I love this place! The ONLY negative for me since I am hearing impaired , is the noise level. The sound bounces off the hard surfaces and for me, conversation stops.

Food is yummy Drinks are great Always greeted kindly Ive had events here and I do recommend the downstairs banquet room Upstairs is nice too , just too dark for me personally

Went here for a banquet & the food was delicious, the atmosphere was lovely & quaint. Perfect setting for a small banquet affair. I highly recommend for those who want to host small events.

Love love LOVE! So happy to have been guided to this local, yet popular, restaurant! The decor is nice and clean, great service, and delicious food. Also, the portions are huge. On my last visit, it was a busy Saturday night, we sat at the bar. I had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with the owner (who is very involved in his business). While he was no pro at the drinks, he recommended this one lemon drink that was delicious! Great selection of liquor And wine. For the food, I ordered a pesto pasta mixed with Alfredo ABs it was so creamy and robust. The others in my party ordered veal dinner (was disappointed that it didn't come with pasta lol), and then a shrimp and sausage pink sauce pasta. Everyone loved their food. Mozzarella sticks... My absolute fav! Every meal is served with a simple side salad and bread... Be sure to ask for olive oil and vinegar. The owner was nice enough to give me a free tiramisu... perfectly balanced. The only downside on the weekend is parking. But that is out of their control. I look forward to going back to try more dishes. Thank you!

Service was 10/10. You definitely get treated very well here. We wanted Italian and we thought we would check this place out since the reviews are incredible. The pasta was amazing!!! I love pasta and it did not disappoint. The servings are very generous and you'll definitely go home with leftovers. It was busy when we went, but the service was still amazing! The staff are very friendly and attentive. Our experience was awesome and I would come back.

I have no clue how I haven't heard about this place when I was going to school in San Pedro. It wasn't until recently when my friend told me about this place and how we had to try it. OMG IT WAS SO GOOD. Chicken alfredo is so creamy and flavorful(i'm basic, i know lol). They even give you free dessert after!!

Not gonna lie, I've never had real Italian food like this but I could just tell this place was screaming authenticity, especially seeing the vibes and the menu. The portions are huge and definitely shareable - I highly recommend family styling so you can try their different dishes! The prices were awesome too, we literally paid $200 for a meal that fed a family of 9 and we still had leftovers!! They also hit you up with delicious bread, small tomato plates, and salads prior to your actual meal and it fills you up! I ordered off the chef's specialities and oh my, the osso busco and veal stuffed cannelloni were so good and flavor packed! Can't wait to be back to try more of their menu!!

This place was outstanding! What a wonderful change to the usual Italian spots we frequent in the Southbay areas. This is a gem and boy is it packed and hustling! Come hungry portions are huge. The service was incredible and I am so sorry I did not get the name of our wonderful male waiter. He was fantastic. The cocktails were easily 10's! The lemon drop was the table favorite We tried an array of dishes and they all were stellar. Highly recommend this place and we certainly will be back! Give it a try you will not be disappointed, reservations recommended

Always a great place for dinner. You are greeted by the friendly owners Gino or Tony as you enter. The ambiance is lively and festive. The servers are always attentive and friendly. It's a family run restaurant so always top service. The food is fantastic. Whether you try the veal Marsala or chicken piccata or lasagna or one of their many specials you will not be disappointed. A lovely salad, bread and roasted peppers are included with every meal. The portions are large so go hungry. An exceptional restaurant - if you haven't tried it - you must go. The spumoni is heavenly

This place is amazing. Period. The food is some of the best Italian I've had. They give you a little plate of marinated peppers to spread on their freshly baked bread- well, that's what I'm assuming it's for. Whenever I'm in the area, this is where I'm headed. Amazing service. Strong coffee. Beautiful restrooms. Parking can be challenging, but I always find either metered parking in the front or the lot directly across the street.

We Found a Hidden gem and our stomachs are still thanking us. We were just wandering the streets of San Pedro, looking for somewhere to eat we spotted a packed little spot that smelled like heaven. We walked in, greeted like family, and seated immediately Turns out, this is run by twin and their dad, cooking everything from scratch and wow, do they know what they're doing. The food? Fresh, flavorful, and piled high. And if you love wine this is your spot and prices that don't make your wallet cry. We came in on accident and left more than satisfied.

Been going to this restaurant my entire life. The staff and service is fantastic, they treat you like family. The calamari and penne rustica are always my go to!

One of our go to place!!! Family owned. Very friendly staff especially the owner. Good portion of food and tasty (the ones we order- pesto, oxtail, and another pasta with meat).

Dinner here is great, they serve salad, bread, and bruschetta to start. My favorite pasta is the lobster ravioli with Alfredo cream sauce, their eggplant lasagna is also so good. Ice cream dessert and tiramisu is a must! Amazing service from our server Giorgino, very welcoming staff.

This is my family's favorite, go-to restaurant for get togethers. I don't get why. The service is okay and the food is bland. Yesterday, I had the Ravioli di Ricotta. Can't say anything of note about it. Our table was by an emergency exit which was used for special entry/exit for individuals with disabilities. I think that's great but the table/seats shouldn't be so close that a couple of us have to move aside every time someone has to come in or get out of the restaurant. This may be unreasonable since our group was rather large (13 people) but my drink was never refilled. Finally, we had a person taking orders who had difficulties communicating with us in English. Luckily, my wife is bilingual so we were able to get our desert orders in. My brother in law, on the other hand, abandoned his attempt to order a limoncello cocktail when the server simply wasn't understanding what he was trying to order. I would give this place 2 stars, but my family would disagree with me, including my wife who enjoyed her Spaghetti Alla Carbonara.

Had my parent's 50th anniversary here. They have a private room that can fit about 100 people. High glass ceiling. Great lunch venue, with great ambiance, food and service. Gino and rafaello double take. They will explain and breakdown the different banquet menu.

Absolutely great experience! Great food, great job setting up the table, of course great service! We had an engagment dinner for me and my fiance at Raffaello's this past Friday night 4/11/2025. Been planning this for a few weeks and I kept changing how many people would be joining up, up to the last minute! They handled it fabulously. I highly recommend Raffaello for any large group gathering. It was amazing! Thank you!!!

I have dined at Raffaello several times over the years and at their prior location. Last night we went there with my sisters. This restaurant is lively and a happy place. The greeting at the front desk is like meeting an old family friend. The place is very welcoming and the service staff are equally warm, attentive and accommodating. And they all seem to be enjoying their time serving customers. Our meals were all nicely plated delicious. The salad they provide with every meal was fresh and with a light dressing. The accompanying grated Parmesan was a nice finish to the salad. My oxtail special was delicious, in a hearty, flavorful red sauce and large noodles to hold the sauce. My wife's chicken Marsala was yummy. A few glasses of wine and lemon drops for my sister rounded out a pleasant evening. The spumoni ice also hit the spot. We will definitely be back as it's my sisters go-to place for Italian food in San Pedro.

Some of the best Italian food in San Pedro that you're gonna find. My family has been going here since they were at their location on Gaffey St. Can't go wrong with any of the pasta or food on the menu, but my personal favorites are the arrabiata pasta, chicken piccata, and the clams & linguine. Given how busy they usually are, hats off to the waitstaff who are always quick and accommodating. While the dining area is always clean and has the vibe of an authentic Italian restaurant, it can get a little noisy later on in the evening so plan accordingly. Always recommended this place to anyone looking for good pasta around the area.

It's not located in a great area and I felt a little unsafe walking over here after parking a bit far away on the street. But the vibe inside was more cozy, warm and inviting. This place was super packed and busy on a Saturday night. There was even a private party going on upstairs in their banquet room. Thankfully, we had reservations so we were seated fairly quickly. It's basically a traditional classic Italian restaurant. Not trendy or cute. This is a no frills place offering a huge menu with all kinds of pasta dishes and Italian entrees. We had a party of 7 so we ordered a bunch of things and shared. What was amazing was they gave us free bread, free bruschetta, AND free salad!! WOW! I've never seen so many dishes offered complimentary like that, on the house! We tried: Fried calamari: good! We enjoyed this one! Grilled octopus: meh.. just okay.. pass. Linguine pescatore: Not good... I didn't like this tomatoey seafood flavor. Fettuccine pollo Alfredo: too heavy and creamy but if you like that style.. Spaghetti aglio e olio: my favorite of the night. Light and garlicky with a kick. Osso Buco: pretty good, meaty, one of their popular dishes. Seafood risotto: Not a fan. Tasted just like the linguine pescatore. Dessert: cannoli, tiramisu, chocolate cake: all of them were too sweet for my liking but if I had to choose a fave, it would be the tiramisu which was very moist! Overall, the food was just average but the portions were generous. Service was excellent. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here because the food was just average to me but for the price you pay, you can get a lot of food. Plus all those free appetizers! Depends on your priorities. If you want hearty Italian, and a lot of it for a good price, then you will be pleased with this spot! Parking: street

Excellent, friendly service and great food. This menu boasts all the heavy hitters from spaghetti w/meatballs to lasagna to burgers. I ordered the Chicken Marsala and it did not disappoint. I'm comparing the Chicken Marsala from Raffaello to the Cheesecake Factory Chicken Marsala--I found them comparable. The restaurant itself is nice and has two or three rooms; but they mainly used only one of the rooms. The cannoli was a bit on the hard side, but forgivable. The restaurant has some funky hours so be sure to look up the hours before making your plan coming here.

Food: 5/5 Portion size and taste are excellent. Always have leftover to take home. They are very generous on their tomatoes sauce when asked as we like dipping bread into the hot tomatoes sauce. Not to mention the complementary salad, bread, and roasted peppers. Service: 4.5/5 Very attentive and take plates from the table as soon as a dish is done. Refill water or drinks regularly, except hot water sometimes. Ambiance: 4.5/5 The establishment is quite large with private back room and upstairs available in addition to 2 pretty large rooms for dinners. Nicely decorated. Parking available on street or a short walk parking lot across the street. -- Recommend

Went for my birthday and grandson birthday . The food was delicious. The service is the best. I'm never disappointed when we eat at Raffelos. One of San Pedro BEST Italian restaurant.

Always passed by this place and finally went in. Always large parties here. Lots of families. Have tried their pasta, chicken salad and ribeye. The portions are super big. Would recommend sharing or being ready for leftovers! Very surprised by their ribeye. Best steak I have had in a while and for a reasonable price. Staff are always sweet and most seem to be locals.

Great food. Great service. Friendly people. Rafaello and Gino's are great. They always are ready to help.