We stopped here for a meal before leaving Midland, so we didn't get to try many of their plates. I can conclude that the servings were good portion sizes. From what we had I wouldn't say the food was remarkable or memorable, but it was alright. We really enjoyed their bread though. The food came out hot and fresh. The service was a bit slow, but it didn't ruin the experience. From the outside the restaurant doesn't appear to be anything great, but once you open the door it was a completely different atmosphere. A good thing to know before coming is that it's BYOB, so if you're wanting a drink with your meal then you'll have to bring in your own alcohol. I'd give them a 3.5 overall if I could. read more

See all

My fiancé and I got a gift card here for Christmas. Thank goodness we didn't pay for this meal out of our own pocket besides $10. - we received our meal like this. Sauce everywhere. - our salads soggy and had like green juice flowing from it. -pizza and mozzarella sticks were cold. -we waited 45 minutes to pick up our Togo order. -our Hawaiian pizza didn't even contain pineapple. Majorly disappointed because they weren't even following Covid protocols. This place was so packed it was waaaaaay over 50%. The workers were rude, shoving us around so they could get more people into the restaurant. The man in front of us waited more than half an hour for his food. Definitely will not be back. read more

See all

NYC award winning chef? * Formerly Head Chef at numerous other restaurants? * Delicious/Exquisite food? * Homemade rolls? * Unique, rich dipping sauce? * Great value? * BYOB? * Visits you at your table? * Smiles & Laughs a lot? * read more

Wonderful atmosphere. Escargot appetizer was good, cooked just right but lacking in seasoning. The veal with artichokes was amazing, Perfectly cooked, excellent seasoning and flavor. Do yourself a favor and try it. Wonderful friendly staff. read more

Rays Italian Bistro - Veal Carciofo - Italian Near Me - Midland, Texas

See all

Excellent service, good food, fair prices! We ate there for the first time and the staff were amazingly friendly and great at making sure we were taken care of. The food was very tasty and fairly priced, ambience inside is much nicer than the outside of the building would lead you to believe. The owner was walking around greeting the tables and checking in as well incredibly friendly and just overall a great experience. We will definitely be returning. read more

Great Italian! Really tasty pizzas with chewy crust and lots of toppings. Impressively, the x-large crust was cooked the whole way through even under all the cheese- something that is very important to me. Don't forget to bring a bottle of your favorite wine, they are BYOB and very gracious. read more

Really good Italian food in Midland with a great service staff at a very reasonable price.

Outstanding food and service. It is a BYOB restaurant. The portions are huge so we usually split a meal.

Exceptional food and service. We love this place and we love all the staff here! Such a great place

Had dinner at Rays last night and the food was delicious. The service was even better. Even the wait staff helping other tables were the best. Great customer service. It was so refreshing receiving good service in this town. read more

Wasn't happy with the inattentive service. There wasn't many people in there and we had to wait 25 minutes to have order taken. Food was good. Just poor service. read more

Food is always EXCELLENT!!!! Service is hit or miss, and the long pick up line through the middle of the restaurant negatively affects the ambiance and clogs up the kitchen. Prices are very reasonable. We go once a month or so. read more

We love Ray's! Whether we want to pick up pizza or meet friends for a great dinner, Ray''s is a go to for us. The food is great and the service is spot on. read more

IA friend raved about their pizza. We've tried it twice and we're completely disappointed both times. Perhaps their other offerings are better. But we won't try to find out read more

The food is not great. Locals hype it up too much. Nothing special about the food and its tasteless.

The food is delicious, the service friendly and quick and eating here is cozy and the rolls are delicious! Love coming here!

We found most of the meal way below average. One member of our party could not finish their meal, two bites and he was out. Will not ever return read more

Best Italian food in the area. Restaurant was able to seat large party of 9 relatively quick and service was amazing.

10/10 the food was perfect. We had the calamari appetizer & it was crunchy and delicious. I had the chicken piccata and my hubby had the meat lovers pizza. True Italian just like grandma used to make! read more

Disappointing on several levels to say the least, half star ratings are not an option! We showed up for dinner at +/- 8:50pm on Sunday night only to be greeted and told that we could not be seated (two) because they had closed early despite the restaurant being more than 50% occupied with customers seated and eating. However, they were willing to take our order and provide takeout. Turns out this was a poor decision on my part to accept such an offer knowing full well the kitchen was likely cleaning up or already cleaned up. My suspicion was accurate, we ended up with a meal that was comprised of a lasagna that had been partially frozen, thawed and baked with what appeared to be a canned sauce that was doctored up and was so acidic that I cannot fathom this being their homemade sauce, the "garlic rolls/bread" had little if any garlic and were cold, the Fettuccine w/ shrimp had what seemed like a watered down Alfredo sauce with thawed out shrimp that had absolutely no flavor at all. I wish I would have taken pictures just for reference, but surely pictures would have done a disservice to the poor quality of this food. Neither myself nor my wife could stomach this meal. If the owners of this establishment are any part/full Italian, I would be embarrassed to serve this food to my friends or family. I can appreciate a restaurant closing early , but given what I saw (customers in the middle of their meals) upon entering and then attempting to eat less than desirable food I ordered to go was the icing on the cake! read more

One of the best pizza's in town. My absolute favorite is the Manicotti. I lit reminds me of my favorite from my home town. There have been a few times the wait or length of time to get food seemed a bit long, but it's worth the wait. read more

A great atmosphere for a nice date night. Everything about this place was inviting and you can tell the owner really values their guest. The food taste authentic and delicious. I had the lemon pie and it was so fluffy and delicious. 10/10 recommend. read more

Rays Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Midland, Texas

Our go to place for lunch, dinner and celebrations. Always fresh and authentic. Extremely delicious. Order the Lobster Bisque it will not disappoint. read more

My husband and I have been here three times and usually come at lunch, I like this place because the music in the background is low, the lighting is ambient and is not a noisy place. We are having the special Salmon Classico and Stuffed Chicken. As always the warm rolls and garlic oil is so appetizing. Can't wait to post some pictures. read more

See all

We love Ray's Bistro! Our go-tos are Chicken Piccatta and Hawaiian Pizza. They also have great Caeser salads!

Fairly welcoming and tasty but mediocre at best. Bring your own wine...they don't serve any.

This feels like real Italian food. Always crowded. Usually need a reservation. Reminds me of a favorite restaurant in New York.

First time at Ray's. Upon arrival, there were many tables available, but the waitress decided to take all the way in the back to a 2 top in a corner next to a LOUD party of 8. (There were plenty of tables in this room and the room we walked through. (I don't understand why we went back there.) The group was so loud that my husband and I had to text each other to converse. One man sitting at this table wanted to be heard, so he talked at the top of his lungs. One thing I thought was funny they began talking about the people at the 2 top, duh, that's my husband and I. they brought some case of wine from home and must have drank 2 bottles each. I enjoyed the loud man talking about folks that drink white wine, eat escargot, and do not know how to order properly in restaurants. The conversation was a big circus. I enjoyed having a cell phone to converse with my husband. Worst dining experience! I must say, the Greek salad and penne pasta pomodoro terrific. My husband had chicken parmesian, absolute worst he's ever had. The tiramisu and Italian cream cake was delicious. The food was overall a 3, and the experience was a 0. I told my husband we would have to try again and insist on a better table. Even if we must wait. Absolutely NO 2 top or other table near a party of any #. He told me WE ARE NOT GOING BACK! read more

Awesome food awesome service a family go to Love eating here great atmosphere recommend all the time read more

Worst service ever! They didn't even apologize!! It was about the worst ever. Waited over an hour for food. Won't ever be back!!!!!

Perhaps the best scallops I've ever had in the 5 seafood fruits of the sea pasta - tender juicy perfectly cooked - !

If you buy take-out, check your order before you leave. We've had a mix up before. Would recommend eating in and BYOB.

Good food and portions. Friendly staff and decent prices. Would definitely go again! Food was hot and fresh

I love the Mixed Seafood Tutto Mare, all the seafood are so fresh! Warm services ! Nice interior read more

Rays Italian Bistro - $26 Mixed Seafood Tutto Mare, I love it, all the seafood are so fresh ! - Italian Near Me - Midland, Texas

Why did you remove over half my review about Rays Italian Bistro? People should know the true opinions on restaurants. Isn't that what YELP is for? The service was horrible and the waitress ignored us for half an hour serving a group of people that was loud and obnoxious. They had six bottles of wine on their table and were getting all the service. When she finally came to take our order she had an attitude like we were a bother to have to serve us. When she went to the other table she was all smiles. Even the manager came to their table to have a little fun and jokes. Maybe we should have ordered bottles of wine!! read more

Asked my wife for good Italian and she brought home burnt chicken parmigiana and undercooked calamari.. read more

Rays Italian Bistro - Asked my wife to get good Italian calamari, she brought home raw seafood.. - Italian Near Me - Midland, Texas

Food was all right. Service was all right. Music in the back part of the restaurant was too loud. Couldn't visit. Asked for it to be turned down. They wouldn't. read more

I'm really impressed with the food! It's very tasty and reasonably priced. I got the spaghetti and meatballs with a rose sauce, very delicious! Their bread knots are yummy as well. read more

Rays Italian Bistro - Spaghetti with Meatballs and Rosé sauce - Italian Near Me - Midland, Texas

Everything is fabulous at Ray's. We enjoy dinner for two or 12. The food, service and atmosphere is always great.

This place was soooo good! The chicken parm was my favorite. Definitely on my return list