My sister-in-law and her husband brought our family here for dinner, and everything was amazing! They've been coming here for about two years, and now I understand why. The mashed potatoes were incredibly soft, creamy, and full of flavor. We ordered the Margherita pizza and a cheese pizza for the kids, and both were delicious. The pizzas were cooked in a wood-fired brick oven, and you could really taste the difference. The carbonara was one of my favorite dishes. It came with an egg yolk on top that you mix into the pasta, making it rich, creamy, and flavorful. The lobster linguine was another standout dish. We also ordered the pork wings, which were so tender they practically fell off the bone and were served over delicious mashed potatoes. The mushroom ravioli was unique, comforting, and packed with flavor. We also shared the ribeye steak, which was cooked perfectly and was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. What really made the experience special was the service. The owner regularly stopped by to check on our table and make sure everything was good, and everyone working there was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, the service was excellent, and every dish tasted like it was made with care and love. This was one of the best Italian meals I've had in a long time, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Ravello Osteria - Linguini with Lobster - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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So I always pass by this spot but hadn't been here in years, at least not since it changed from Bollini's. We parked in the center right next door, and just a heads up, it's cash only. We were seated right away, and the place already had quite a few people dining inside. The experience started a little off for me when ordering. I asked for the spaghetti carbonara with added chicken, and was told no because it already came with bacon. I understood that, but I still wanted to add chicken. I then asked if I could order the penne pasta dish with chicken but substitute a different pasta since I'm not a fan of penne, and again was told no. I've been to plenty of restaurants that don't allow certain substitutions, but simply adding chicken seemed like a reasonable request, especially since I didn't mind paying extra for it. It just felt a little strange being told no to every option. That said, the other staff members were attentive and provided good service throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is casual and had a steady crowd while we were there. I also noticed the entire staff working that night appeared to be male, just an observation. The food itself was really good. The baby greens salad, pasta dish, and chicken portobello were all very flavorful and enjoyable. Overall, I left with mixed feelings because the food was solid, but the ordering experience could have been more accommodating. Still, I would recommend giving this place a try because the food definitely delivers. read more

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This is a fantastic place. Service was amazing food was next level. Flavor and freshness was so worth visit read more

Ravello Osteria - Pork Osso Buco - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The service was substandard. We invited guests because the food here has always been amazing. They brought us a small plate of garlic squares for a party of six. When we asked for an additional plate the waitress said it would be an additional cost. If there was a party of two the plate size would be the same size but anyway we moved on. My husband ordered the bass and it was never put in until we questioned it and they realized it was never put iin so we told the waitress to forget about it since everyone was done with their dinner. The waitress NEVER came back to even refill our water. The kicker was when we got our check we were charged a forced 18 percent tip because we were a party of six. Terrible service but we were forced to pay a forced tip anyway. We will no longer be recommending this place read more

Little hole in the wall with the best food in town. Italy in LA. Cash only. The place gets busy. Employees friendly with good service. read more

Ravello Osteria - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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One of the best local hidden gems in the 626! I've been coming to Ravello osteria for years. ABSOLUTELY love their pizzas. Recently came on a Tuesday night around 6:30 PM, and surprisingly it wasn't as busy. We came to celebrate a birthday. The decor is very vintage, they have a huge brick pizza oven, which is where the magic happens. It appears that their menu has rotates seasonally because the first time I came perhaps a year ago, we had the pork chop. In our recent visit we had the ribeye. Ribeye is AMAZING by the way, highly recommended by our server. Huge shoutout to our server Meena, who really went above and beyond, he was the star of the night. My favorite pizza from Ravello osteria--the Porco pizza. Must have. It's surely something about their dough that leaves an everlasting impression. So much that I've ordered delivery and takeout many times. One thing Meena also recommended was the seabass. However, this was only available on the weekends. Heads up, this place is CASH ONLY! Make sure you have cash! They also close on Mondays. It also can get quite busy during peak hours on the weekends. Last tip--it can get hot in there during the summer. Parking can be found on the street in front, or you could gamble and park in the back in Dollar Tree's lot (I typically do this). read more

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Not a fan. Overpriced, spotty service, communal seating, cash only. I liked it better when it was Bolinis. Owner is also very outspoken on social media regarding his MAGA viewpoint. read more

Food: 3.5/5: Overall the New York pizza was great, pistachio a little salty for my likely, the pasta lobster was a bit too salty for me as well. But overall enjoyed the dishes. Service 5/5: Staff is stellar, very friendly and knew their menu! Team was very quick also! Ambiance 4/5: Decor was rustic, nice photos, love the view of the oven and team preparing the dishes. read more

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CASH ONLY - A new, "go-to" Italian spot for me! Delicious dishes! Go try this place and be ready to wait on a Saturday night (table for 4 waited 30min, no reservation). Best dish of the night: Penne with Nduja Sausage and peppers (whole table could not stop eating it. Fav dish for 3 of 4 guests!) We ordered: Baby Mix Salad, spaghetti carbonara, penne w sausage and peppers, and truffle pizza Other highlights, raspberry vinaigrette on the baby mix salad was perfectly light and flavorful. Carbonara was a strong, hearty, SOLID dish. Pizza was also tasty and thinner, Neapolitan style. Ambiance, busy and on the louder side, but that could have been our luck with the table next to us. Dishes on the higher side of $20+ so be prepared for a nicer evening out. The quality of the food is worth the price tag. Would go again! read more

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CASH ONLY and worth it. We dined on a Tuesday around 12:30p there were about 3 other tables besides us. We were a party of 8 and food came out at a reasonable amount of time, entire table's order arrived within 20-25 minutes. Starter bread was so good! It's flat bread drizzled with olive oil and pesto. Perfect amount of crisp and chew. We loved it so much we ordered a large pie of it.. Meatballs Provencal -meatballs were so tender and melt in your mouth, so flavorful. Pork Osso Buco -so tender, fall of the bone! Garlic mash potatoes was so creamy but wasn't mashed fully and you get small chunks of potatoes which I personally prefer. The Asian in me wished we had a side of white rice to pair all the yummy gravy with. Penne Pasta with Organic Chicken -mushroom lover's dream. Sauce was so creamy and tons of mushroom and tender chicken thigh meat. Pasta really absorbed the amazing sauce. Spaghetti with Lobster -great dish and everything ties well together. Tastes just like what you imagine it to taste like. Fennel House Pizza -greens really added some freshness to the salty prosciutto, great balance. Pizza dough is so good; crispy bottom with just the right amount of chew. Calabrian House Pizza -slight kick which added so much flavor. One of our favorites. New York House Pizza -basil adds some freshness to a meat lover's pizza. Simple with a twist. read more

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Was worried it would be super crowded. When I drive by there seems to always be a wait but it was surprisingly roomy inside. They have a few cramped parking spots in the back of the restaurant. I got their mushroom pizza without meat and their mushroom ravioli. The pizza had great dough and thankfully they let us take off the meat. Besides a build your own pizza, there are otherwise no vegetarian options. The mushroom ravioli was my favorite and divine. The umami was in the cheese inside and the sauce on top. Just know that it's in the appetizer section and it's only 4 pieces. Still very rich and filling. Pizza was good as well, not amazing but has good dough. Definitely a few steps above chain pizzas or quick service. read more

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The food is bomb. Cash only. No half-pizza options. It gets packed on weekdays. The Spaghetti Carbonara is very good, and the pizza has a crunchy crust. read more

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Excellent Italian food. All pasta's that I tried is real good especially the regular spaghetti. Two stars knocked off cause you all need to do better on your pizza's. The sausage pizza had one piece of sausage per slice and that is totally unacceptable. Other then that pizza is pretty good read more

Ravello Osteria - Sausage pizza with one sausage per slice - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Traditional, no frills Italian eatery in the area serves wood fire pizza, fresh pasta dishes, and other food items. We enjoyed our dining experience at Ravello. Didn't mind the wait as it was a Saturday evening. We waited about 15 min before being sat down at one of their communal tables. I actually enjoyed this because everyone from the staff to other guests were super friendly. We ordered a 16 inch New York Pizza and the Spaghetti Carbonara. Everything cooked to perfection. The pizza was quick and the pasta had a nice chew in the noodle that you can only get from fresh pasta. Our server recommended the spicy yellow sauce condiment to enjoy with our pizza and it was yummy! We did enjoy some of their complimentary pizza bread with pesto, but didn't want to spoil our appetite since we were getting pizza. It was yummy too. Everything tasted fresh and we enjoyed our meal! I think the only thing I would say is that the restaurant could use more AC or ventilation because it can be a little stuffy, but it's not a big deal and wouldn't prevent us from going there again. Like everyone also says... cash only and there is an atm in the restaurant. Again, not a big deal. read more

Ravello Osteria - New York / Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza - 16" House Crust - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Always a great place for good food and to celebrate life! They don't take cash so make sure you take enough. Service is always great too.

Omg where has this gem been! Went to a Christmas dinner here and the food was WOW! Alfred the host/server made the experience so much better and FUN! Going back with my fam and friends in different times so I can taste different pizzas! read more

Food is amazing. Place "closes" at 2pm. Meaning you need to show up at least by 1pm since the kitchen closes at 1:30. Drove in from Norco to eat here, arrived at 1:25 to be told I have 5 mins to order and 30 mins to eat. We need to be out by 2pm. Yeah, hard pass. I am not going to be rushed out. read more

Old-school Italian spot tucked away at the edge of South Monterey Park in a slightly rundown area. Came for Mother's Day dinner with a party of 11 on a Sunday at 5 PM. Not crowded when we arrived since they open at 5--seated right away. Few long bench tables that's great for big groups. Small parking lot + some street parking. Entire party must be present to be seated. Heads up: CASH ONLY, but they have an ATM inside. Inside feels a little dated. Waiter was friendly and checked in often. Food we ordered: - Pork wings - 5 pork shanks over mashed potatoes, decent size but too much balsamic; too sweet -Arugula salad & chopped salad - fresh, not overdressed -Penne w/ chicken - favorite dish of the night; rich truffle/mushroom flavor, buttery white wine sauce -Spaghetti carbonara - 2nd favorite; solid flavor -Penne w/ sausage - had a kick but a bit oily and missing something -Bolognese pappardelle - skip this; white bolognese tasted off, weird pappardelle texture -Pizzas (fennel, calabrian, pistachio & mortadella) - all just okay; calabrian had the most flavor/spice, fennel lacked topping/flavor, pistachio one was mid and needed more pistachio taste Overall: decent choice if you're craving Italian in the area. Not many Italian spots nearby. Feels very traditional/rustic. Dishes were fairly priced and good portions. Just wish they took card. read more

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We ordered New York Pizza, Pork Osso Buco, and Pistachio and Mottadella Pizza. Food came at appropriate time and tasted good. Food portions are large. We could not finish it. Services were great, friendly and attentive. The restaurant is quite busy. This is a cash only restaurant. Parking on side of Garfield Ave. or in the plaza next to the restaurant. The restaurant is nice and clean. read more

Ravello Osteria - New York / Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza - 16" House Crust - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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I forget how great this place is and it's in the heart of SGV. Never disappoints me when it comes to their pastas and pizza. The wood fire oven can be seen as you walk in the venue. Service is very good, and I live the complimentary side bread and pesto sauce to start as starters. Bolognese Papperdelle - this is my favorite dish there, super creamy and full of flavor. The pasta was cooked to perfection. New York Pizza- crust was crispy, all the topping were phenomenal. Cheese was delicious especially. I wish we came with more friends to share or try other entrees, but I'll definitely will come back. read more

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The lady who takes our order takes a while to take yoir order cause she spends it talking to the people who make the food. We ordered two pasta bowls and we got our order later than a ground who came in 4 minutes later. I asked the lady if she could a order of a margarita pizza in five minutes from now to go. That was at 12:23. We were done eating at 12:41 pm and once we paid. THAT'S when we saw the guy start making the pizza. At home for dinner we were going to start warming up our pizza. The pizza had small pieces of veggies. Its the worth the prize there, honestly. 2 bows. 25 dollars each? Never again and the ambiance isn't all that great. I would rather hear italian music than old rock music. I love rock music but, for that price. I expected better art and music. read more

Ravello Osteria - Where's the rest of it. - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California

It has been way too long since the last time I was here. When Bollini's closed, I was heartbroken. Why didn't anyone tell me they opened under another name?! Nothing has changed which is the best thing! They now have a location in Huntington Beach under the Bollini's name too. Known for their wood fired Sicilian pizza and cuisine, they have the pizza oven front and center when you walk in. Comp bread and pesto - a taste of their pizza bread, yum Meatball Provencial - so yum! Mushroom Ravioli - delicious Truffle Pizza - truffle pesto, garlic herb oil, fresh mozzarella, porcini and wild mushrooms, prosciutto, basil & parmesan - sooo yum, it's perfection! Arugula Salad - yummy and fresh! Chilean Seabass - just yum. Flakey and meaty and delicious. Rib Eye - huge portion & yum! Sicilian Chili Sauce - this is available on the table and is delicious! Make sure to put it on everything! I like dipping my pizza in it! Yum! Meena is amazing! It's been a while since we had such great service! Hes great! Thank you! Parking is available in the back, street and next door. Definitely recommended! read more

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Best Italian food in Monterey Park by far. Get the steak, bring help and just do it! The clam pie is pretty good as well. This place cares about you and your experience. read more

Parking can get little crazy depending on what time and day you go. CASH only and they have a ATM machine inside in case you are not prepared. The dough on the pizza is amazing. The little bread they give you with pesto as soon as you sit down was super delicious. I knew my choice and yelp recommendation was right. We were driving back from LAX after dropping off family member and was looking for a place to eat on the way and this caught my attention. We were looking at the pizza menu and their "clam pie" caught my attention. It was different from other places and thought it would be good to try and we were happy that we got the clam pie. Generous amount of clam was in there and flavor was just so full with hint of lemon and bacon flavor. Our cioppino came out and it was super good. They must have a huge talent on bread because our cioppino came out with sourdough and that was amazing as well. They have decent selection of beer and wines on the menu. Lot of people were drinking wine but we went with their lager on the menu. They were pretty busy for a Tuesday night. From the outside it looked empty but when you walked in it was a big restaurant. Definitely a spot that we will return to especially for their pizza. read more

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I stopped here in a whim and it was fabulous. The cioppino was FANTASTIC!! The restaurant looks older but everything is made in-house and you can tell - the flavors are on par. Give the place a try. Guaranteed the food will NOT disappoint. read more

Ordered the New York style and the Porco pizza. Both were great and had a nice chewy dough. Although a bit pricey for the size of pizza you get read more

I came here for a staff luncheon. There were 10 of us. We parked on the street because we got there before they opened and we found parking right in front. CASH ONLY! There is an $8 split charge for all dishes. In our case today, we shared all the items that were brought out from the kitchen. They did not charge us the split charge. They did add gratuity for our party of 10. The bread that they give you when you get seated is AMAZING! 10/10! They have Coke products for soft drinks. Their restroom is gender neutral and big enough for a wheel chair to go through. My director ordered an appetizer, 2 salads, 3 pizzas, and 2 pastas. Caesar Salad: I personally did not enjoy the fishy part of the anchovies. It definitely was a different take of this salad. I did not like. It was also very sour. One of my directors said it was more on the authentic side of the classic caesar and it was really good! Arugula Salad: this is my least favorite type of leaf. The dressing had a lot of vinegar so it was very sour to me. It was also a little spicy. I think it's because of the red onions. My coworkers enjoyed it though. Mushroom ravioli was our appetizer and it was good. You can't taste the mushroom until you swallow it. The after taste of mushrooms are more prominent than when you first bite it. Spaghetti carbonara was probably my favorite of today's meal. You really need to mix the raw egg to get the true flavor of the dish. I highly recommend this dish! Clam pie pizza was one I didn't try because I'm not a clam person. However, my coworker says it was good. A little salty but good flavor. Another person said they couldn't taste the clam. Bolognese Pappardelle was an extremely long noodle dish that was very aromatic. The flavor was definitely heavy on the pork and veal side than the beef. New York pizza is your typical meat pizza. You cant go wrong with this order. Crust was crispy and the dough was smoked just enough. Porco pizza was the next typical meat pizza. Just with more veggies as toppings. The ambiance is very casual and the staff are extremely friendly. This was a fun holiday treat from my Director to us. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and the food was great. I heard from some of our party members they will be back! read more

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Same. Except we celebrated my 50th here in January. Food was great. Communal tables fit a ton of people. Service always fun.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would the food is amazing you must get the pizza there and try their spaghetti and the people there treat you like family. My family and I love it the staff there is great (Marcus) read more

Hate to give a low rating but this is definitely not a place I would come again. Service was slow, food was meh to bad, and it's loud - plus the sticky tables didn't help. We ordered 5 items and the best tasting one was the margherita pizza. The lobster pasta was bland and the seafood was mushy and tasted frozen. The bolognese tasted like pho, the pork wings were dry and hard, and had an interesting flavor that no one wanted to taste again. The carbonara was ok, but had so many added condiments and add-ons that it didn't resemble a carbonara. Anyhow, sorry to say, it was not a pleasant experience. Wanted to try it but won't again. read more

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Zero Service, Zero Hospitality -- Don't Believe the 4 Stars I have no idea how Ravello Osteria is sitting at a 4-star rating. My experience was nothing short of disappointing. We walked in at 12:30pm to a completely empty restaurant. Not a great sign. But worse than that was the total lack of customer service. No welcome, no engagement, no interest. Just indifference. We asked for a simple food modification--take one topping off our pizza and swap it for another. The answer? A flat no, unless we paid extra. No "let me check," no flexibility, just a hard line. They were willing to remove an item, but not replace it without charging more. That's not accommodating, that's nickel-and-diming. They brought out a complimentary pizza dough with pesto--probably meant as a gesture--but it backfired. It was chewy, cold, and stale. Completely unappetizing. Meanwhile, the manager (at least I assume that's who it was) sat in plain sight, eating his salad with a blank expression, completely disengaged. Didn't look up, didn't smile, didn't seem to care there were customers in his restaurant. And the music? Blasting loud rock and roll. At an Italian osteria. At lunch. It made no sense. Why not something classic, something Italian, and at a volume that doesn't feel like you're in a bar? I got a headache with stomachache!! No atmosphere. No service. No effort. If this is what a 4-star restaurant looks like now, the bar is on the floor. Won't be back. Wouldn't recommend. read more

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We're visiting the area and needed a quick to go spot for an early dinner. We stumbled upon this through yelp and decided try it out. This restaurant is located in a small plaza on a busy street. Parking is limited and getting out of the lot is hard when it's peak hours so beware. It wa pretty busy on a Friday night, but we were able to pick up our order within 20min of ordering. We didn't realize it was cash only, but the cashier warned us ahead of time. The pizza itself was alright. Wood fired with a nice thin crispy crust. Flavors we got a meat with red sauce and a combo type with white sauce. The flavors weren't entirely there for us. It tasted pretty light, which made it a good snack. Overall, food was pretty mid. What's nice is you do get an option to DIY your own pizza, we might try that next home instead of their menu items. read more

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Their past was amazing, perfect blend of flavors and Al dente. The pizza options are great, the pizza is baked in a wood-fire oven and it's cooked perfectly. Their portion are big enough to be shared family-style and their dinning room is set up as such. The parking is a challenge, as this restaurant shares parking with several other businesses. So please take that under consideration. The service can definitely be better, after the food came out she didn't come back until it was time to pay the bill. read more

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Twice this week, I brought my sister to experience this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We ordered the baby salad, a pizza we created our own, and spaghetti lobster pasta. The pasta was a must if you like seafood. I come here often and the waiters are always friendly. In the summer it can get warm due to the oven but worth it. read more

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Best Italian restaurant in Monterey Park. I've been going here for about 20 years! Owner, Chris is a local guy that studied in Italy to be a chef. Great guy and great hospitality. All employees are consistent and give that mom and pop vibe. This is my go-to restaurant to take clients, take girlfriend on a date, or friends for the game. My fav are the pastas. Lobster linguine, sausage penne and bolognese pasta are musts read more

The food was delicious. All the pastas, salads and pizza were amazing. The riblets were delicious too. The service is great. We went for my granddaughters birthday all the staff sang happy birthday to her that was sweet. read more

Top notch service. Excellent place for date night or family night If you are a pizza aficionado then this place is for you. All the pizzas are a must try. Can't go wrong with fresh ingredients and each pizza option has plenty of creative ingenuity. Delicious pizza is on the menu. All the staff members are awesome, great service and great attention to detail. read more

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Came here last night with a group of coworkers after one of them swore this place had the best pizza he's ever had and honestly he wasn't wrong. We showed up around 6pm on a Friday night so there was about a 30 to 40 minute wait but it was worth every minute. The restaurant is cozy and intimate inside and you can see the fresh firewood oven working its magic behind the counter which added such a nice touch to the vibe. We ordered the arugula salad the margherita pizza and the meatballs with artichokes. The salad was fresh and balanced with creamy cheese and crispy bacon that gave it great texture. The margherita pizza was everything you'd want--crispy on the outside soft inside flavorful tomato sauce and melted cheese with fresh basil on top. And the biggest surprise of the night was the meatballs and artichokes. I didn't expect to be blown away but the flavor in that dish was next level. Tender meatballs perfectly seasoned and the artichokes added something really special. The service was friendly and attentive even with the busy crowd and the whole vibe made it feel like a true hidden gem. We left full and happy and already talking about when we're coming back. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for great Italian with a laid-back but quality atmosphere. read more

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Be careful when you go there make sure to give the cash to the person in his hand because they will try and say you didn't pay and hide the money it was so embarrassing and yes they found it in the dirty s Dishes wow be careful going here can't believe they tried and pull that on me be careful going there they didnt even offer an apology I expected more from this place read more

Terrible service I got a margarita pizza. It didn't have any tomatoes on it. I asked if I could some sliced tomatoe on the side the server and the manager said tbey CANNOT do that. For NO reason just how they run things. They were so rude about it too and a NASTY attitude about it will never return!!!!! read more

Ravello Osteria - Italian Near Me - Monterey Park, California