Dennis T.
Google
Ragazza was completely booked the first time we stopped by, which told me right away it’s a popular local favorite. The dining room is small and cozy, and it has that welcoming neighborhood feel where it seems like everyone knows each other. Reservations are definitely recommended.
On our first visit, we ordered carryout. The Roasted Goat Cheese (baked goat cheese with red sauce and oregano) had great flavor, though the crostini was missing from the order. The Lasagna Bolognese was outstanding — easily some of the best I’ve ever had. Rich, perfectly layered, and full of flavor with the bolognese, parmesan béchamel, red sauce, and mozzarella. For dessert, the Limoncello Cake was bright and delicious, and the NY-style salted caramel cheesecake was dense and so good.
We were impressed enough that we went back — this time with reservations — and dined in.
On our return visit, we had the Swordfish with lemon caper butter, sautéed greens, and rosemary potatoes. It was cooked perfectly, with bright, balanced flavors and generous portions. We ordered the Lasagna Bolognese again (it’s that good), and it did not disappoint.
For dessert, we tried the Tiramisu, and it was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The imported cookies, mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa were perfectly balanced — light, flavorful, and not overly sweet.
The service was excellent, the portions were large, and the flavors were spot on across the board. What started as a convenient spot near our hotel turned into a place we’d absolutely go out of our way to visit again. Ragazza truly lives up to its reputation as a local gem.