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Raffaele Ristorante
Recently reviewed in the Dining Guide and high marks in the Sun Sentinel, “Raffaele Esposito’s cooly elegant ristorante celebrates the beauty of simplicity, the natural goodness of quality ingredients deftly prepared and respectfully combined, served without pretension or artifice.” http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-04-26/entertainment/fl-sh-raffaele-dine-review-20120426_1_pasta-dish-tomatoes-poached-pear
Raffaele brings Boca Raton a favorite of New York City. This inspired cuisine of Naples and southern Italy is created from imported olive oils, pastas and other delightful delicacies. Raffaele boasts a vintage wine cellar containing flavors from Tuscany and Veneto, including special California wines to compliment the collection. A very unique experience, you will always want to return to. Buon Appetito!
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Raffaele brings Boca Raton a favorite of New York City. This inspired cuisine of Naples and southern Italy is created from imported olive oils, pastas and other delightful delicacies. Raffaele boasts a vintage wine cellar containing flavors from Tuscany and Veneto, including special California wines to compliment the collection. A very unique experience, you will always want to return to. Buon Appetito!
35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- fit for foodies(25)
- neighborhood gem(18)
- special occasion(18)
- romantic(16)
- notable wine list(14)
- good for groups(8)
Raffaele Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Raffaele Ristorante
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tastiest and most authentic Italian cooking in Boca area.
Fresh ingredients, perfectly prepared and nicely presented.
Chef owner describes the dishes and accomodates preferences.
Also the best baked in the restaurant breads.
A great place to dine at.
Wife and I love it."
Fresh ingredients, perfectly prepared and nicely presented.
Chef owner describes the dishes and accomodates preferences.
Also the best baked in the restaurant breads.
A great place to dine at.
Wife and I love it."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Raffaele Ristorante
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This restaurant has been a real fine! The food is exceptional, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is professional. The dishes are always creatively different and always keeping their special dishes. This is a place for someone who has an experience pallet, a desire for good wine and enjoys homemade desserts in a beatuiful setting. They can also accommodate people with a gluten situation -- always accommodating and customizing the food!
I sincerely recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a food experience!"
I sincerely recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a food experience!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Raffaele Ristorante
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We have been dining at Raffaele's at least once a week since the restaurant opened, and feel that its the best Italian in the area.
The ingredients are fresh and of great quality. The menu is varied with many items not to be found at the so called "top" restaurants in the area.
The tastes are properly mingled and very special.....venison loin with mushrooms and chestnuts, quail with sausage and raisons, fennel and
orange salad, just to name a few of my faves. The homemade bread is outstanding and always flavorful. The decor in the restaurant is classy,
the Italian chef-owner a gem. As frequent travelors to Italy, we can honestly say that Raeffaele's comes the closest to the great restaurants of
Italy."
The ingredients are fresh and of great quality. The menu is varied with many items not to be found at the so called "top" restaurants in the area.
The tastes are properly mingled and very special.....venison loin with mushrooms and chestnuts, quail with sausage and raisons, fennel and
orange salad, just to name a few of my faves. The homemade bread is outstanding and always flavorful. The decor in the restaurant is classy,
the Italian chef-owner a gem. As frequent travelors to Italy, we can honestly say that Raeffaele's comes the closest to the great restaurants of
Italy."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great decor, quiet during off season. Suprised at quality of food. Almost empty and the pasta was way over cooked and was eating mush."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 5 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
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"The homemade complimentary limoncello was outstanding!"
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Food - NYC style in Boca
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
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"The food was amazing! We started with a stuffed artichoke which was tender and flavorful as quite large! We followed with a pasta dish whtat was cooked perfectly and a delicious chicken dish. Each dish was presented and served in an elegant manor."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Noise Level
Quiet
"such a nice spot in boca raton. The food was wonderful and service was amazing. We went at a slow time and were personally attended to by the chef. Basically, they offered to make anything we wanted but the menu provided great options and we were already satisfied by the food offered! Received complimentary shots of their homemade Limoncello at the end of the night!"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic great Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Second time here...food and service is fantastic. Highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 9 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding food & service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Quiet
"From the moment we entered until we left after dessert we felt welcome in this sophisticated Italian restaurant. From appetizers to entrees to dessert we enjoyed each dish. The wine list had some wonderful California reds. The whole branzino was great as was the squid ink pasta and the sea bass entree. Definitely worth going back again when I'm in Boca Raton."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lovely Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was very good. I would recommend giving this restaurant a try."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service and food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service and food. Did not rush through the meal. Staff very personable. Would highly recommend."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My 4th visit.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Raffaele is an artist. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is beautfully presented and delicious.Raffaele is very attentive and serves each dish with pride. The outdoor seating is plentiful and in a park setting.
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Angela D."
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Angela D."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice Ambiance, Delicious Food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great. The owner served us and was most gracious. The sauces are sublime and the prices are very fair for this quality of restaurant. Highly Recommended!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
LOVE!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our third time here and honestly, I wish we could go every week. Raffaele himself started us out with beautifully made risotto balls and this time we tried the salmon with a grapefruit sauce and the shrimp "curry" both fresh,gorgeous and cooked to perfection. We ended our evening with R.'s homemade orangcello and perfectly made cappachinos. This is our favorite restaurant of all time and it just keeps outdoing itself."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Raffaele Ristorante is a little
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Raffaele Ristorante is a little gem amid an island of fools gold. The cuisine is a continental Italian. It is not your run-of-the meal red gravy place. The interior is esthetically pleasing and soothing to the eye. A local transplant owns it, originally from Naples, Italy, whose restaurant path began in the kitchen at Il Mollino, in NYC, and decades later led him to Boca. The meal started off with an amuse bouche, little seaweed “fritters”. It reminded me of healthy hush-puppy which melted in your mouth. One of our four top, who does not like trying new things, tried it and truly liked it. For an appetizer, I had the home-made buratta in tomato-based puree. It’s freshness, flavor and textures married perfectly. The others had Ceas"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Italian in Boca Raton
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a gem in the Boca Italian restaurant scene. They serve creative, well prepared food that rises above the ordinary. The waitstaff is helpful and knowledgable, and the restaurant itself is lovely. I highly recommend Rafaele's."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first visit, but definitely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first visit, but definitely not our last. We received excellent personal service and a great meal."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
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Review 18 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was just "OK", service
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was just "OK", service was poor."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was the most authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was the most authentic Italian I have found in the Boca/Delray area. Several incredible offerings from teh owner's collection of family trsditions."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 20 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food. Large portions.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food. Large portions. Prices more like $$$ than $$. Service was mixed. Owner/host attempts to service every table with additional staff filling in. It was a bit disjointed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 21 for Raffaele Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time at this restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First time at this restaurant. Food was excellent! The only negative was that they definitely need more help. They were short waiters that night and the three that were there were running around like crazy. We actually saw some people get up and leave before even eating. I felt sorry for the owner. I would definitely go back but would hope they would hire some more help otherwise I am afraid they are going to lose a lot of customers."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Raffaele Ristorante
Based on the average of (14) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate