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    Ray's Italian Kitchen

    4.1 (224 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RAY'S ITALIAN KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fantastic Chicken Cannelloni !!!
    Michael C.

    Hungry and hoping to watch the SF 49ers win the Super Bowl, which they unfortunately lost in for the third time going to since the 2012-2013 year, I came to this cafe ordering the Chicken Cannelloni. It was very rich, aromatic, comforting and very delicious all the way through. The pasta itself was very soft and cooked properly. The creamy gravy was very tasty, tomatoey, peppery, dense and just made very well with numerous ingredients. The chicken and creamy spinach filling were very tasty as well pairing with the rest in a highly positive contrast. The complimentary salad and garlic bread were very good with the meal and made with care like the main course. The food was very fresh, good quality and full of flavor. I will return when in the area again in the future. The service on this first-time visit was good as well.

    Vicey R.

    Staff was friendly but honestly the wasn't anything to be excited about. Pre-frozen cheese sticks and warm pizza sauce Lasagna was room temperature with a cold inside that they covered with hot pizza sauce. The pizza was ok. Nothing special or great about it.

    Chicken Marsala , substituted with angel hair pasta. Home run
    Bryan A.

    All tables clean and food area. Super nice staff taking order and busing food. Asked me twice how was food while giving eye contact for honest answer. Noodles, mushrooms and flavor were yum. Salad was cut up well and tasty. Will be back again.

    A REAL SUPREME Pizza experience Crust 10* Mozzarella 10* so very fresh! Veggies 10* cooked yet crunchy! The meat 10* some one makes this stuff HOMEMADE I swear - it's that fresh! 10* Incredibly fresh ! Really- Don't Walk -RUN! Ray's is our new Pizza place. Oh we had a Greek salad prior. The dressing genuinely delightful with lemon and basil. Had to go home with desert cannoli's!

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    Adam H.

    After a single visit, I know why this place gets such positive feedback. The atmosphere here is clean and comfortable; Service is excellent -- despite that patrons have to order at the counter; The food is quintessential 'made for the masses,' a la Olive Garden. As is usually the case on my first visit to an Italian joint, I ordered eggplant parmigiana. The eggplant was nicely sourced, with nary a tough bite. But it went downhill from there, with a sauce that tasted like tomatoes and salt, with not even a hint of basil. My side of spaghetti was obviously cooked in advance (in unsalted water), as it was bland and almost gummy. My wife had the stuffed cannelloni, which she gave high marks. That's a pretty big deal, considering she's a New York/New Jersey girl with a thing for Italian food. Our son ordered spaghetti with a couple of meatballs. He pushed them aside a couple of bites in. I, on the other hand, thought Pomodoro's did a decent job. Sure, they weren't braised in sauce. Neither did they look overly appetizing when brought to the table (see the photo and judge for yourself), but they were tender and melting. Not bad at all. Side salads here were fine. Fried calamari was on the tough side, and that's probably because they don't dip them in egg to hasten the browning process (again, see photo). Perhaps I'm too much of a food snob to give this place a better review. For sure, I'm in the minority. If you're looking for Olive Garden in a smaller more quaint atmosphere, this is it. If you are in the mood for Italian food such as you would be served in Little Italy, keep looking.

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    Rachel C.

    I received a coupon in the mail for Ray's and was eager to try something new. I went to Ray's on a chilly Wednesday night, so I figured why not indulge in some pizza. Let's just say Rays Italian Pizza is my new favorite pizza place. What makes Ray's so great? 1. The CRUST: Fluffy served warm and even better dipped in the delicate ranch dressing. 2. Build your own pizza: Pepperoni, sausage, jalapeño, and pineapple absolutely hits the spot! 3. The staff: Made my experience even better. The employees at Ray's were extremely attentive, kind, and had smiles on there faces. 4. Soft drinks: The Diet Coke is electric in the best way possible. I had 3 refills.

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    Great service. Food was good but need more " NYC " on the sandwiches. Trying pie next but you are a Brooklyn born spot with no slices?

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    8 years ago

    Fabulous hidden gem in the NASA area. Always fresh, yummy food. Salmon is really, really delicious. #FROMSCRATCH Very friendly staff.

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    Great customer service! Food was amazing! Recommend trying the cheesy garlic bread on the Appetizer menu. Overall great food!

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    10 years ago

    Chicken parm is my go to, they make it right. The best italian in Clear Lake, give it a shot.

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