Ray's Italian Kitchen
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About Ray's Italian Kitchen
Located in Houston, Ray's Italian Kitchen offers an authentic culinary experience that belies its unassuming strip mall setting. This charming, hole-in-the-wall gem delivers exemplary pasta dishes, flavorful seafood soups, and specialty pizzas that guests savor repeatedly. The kitchen excels at cust...
Located in Houston, Ray's Italian Kitchen offers an authentic culinary experience that belies its unassuming strip mall setting. This charming, hole-in-the-wall gem delivers exemplary pasta dishes, flavorful seafood soups, and specialty pizzas that guests savor repeatedly. The kitchen excels at customizing orders to delight every palate, while the staff maintains friendly, attentive service even during busy rushes. Warm aromas greet visitors upon entry, enhancing the inviting atmosphere of this local favorite. Whether enjoying rich sauces or crispy fried ravioli, diners find a perfect blend of quality ingredients and genuine hospitality that encourages repeat visits and enthusiastic recommendations for all who taste its delicious creations.
What Customers Say About Ray's Italian Kitchen
Ray's Italian Kitchen is a local favorite known for its delicious, authentic Italian food and friendly service. Customers rave about the generous portions, flavorful dishes like the eggplant parmesan and specialty pizzas, and the welcoming atmosphere.
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Tip: Don't let the unassuming location fool you; the food is delicious and the portions are generous. Be sure to try the daily specials and the homemade soups.
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Ray's Italian Kitchen Houston Reviews
Ray's Italian Kitchen is THE place for pizza!! Not only was the food extraordinary, the way Ray speaks to his customers with care and like part of the family is a quality that is rare and much appreciated! He was knowledgeable of the area and shared other family owned places to visit. We will be back to visit this gem every chance we get!
Ray's has outdone themselves tonight. We got the pasta carbonara with added chicken and the chicken parmasan with tomato cream sauce. The food is always a steal at these prices, Service is always pleasant and cheerful. Ray's is a wonderful value. Come here as early and often as possible!
Simply put…absolute 5-stars!! Wife ordered a chicken parm calzone then we also got an Alfredo pizza and a beef/Canadian bacon flatbread pizza. Wow!! Insane flavors, sooo good!! Wife also got a tiramisu after and it was delicious as well!! The espresso flavor was spot on, not heavy at all which is perfect for her. This is definitely saved in our favs!! We will be back. Awesome employees and service as well!!!!
So delicious! Probably my new favorite place, I can't believe I hadn't been there before. I had the Pasta Primavera with Spicy Arrabiata sauce and added Chicken; my husband got the Spaghetti Carbonara. Also, the cheesy bread was to die for, as was their Alfredo sauce!! Had Cannolis for dessert, it was all just super great.
Stopped in here after leaving JSC, and glad we did. The pizza was amazing! We ordered a large and were going to have one half as cheese only for our grandson, but they were nice enough to make two pieces cheese and the rest with our toppings. And the Gelato was wonderful. The Cookie Monster was a favorite with the grandson. If you are in the area, make sure to stop by.
Incredible food. The sautéed veggies were fire. I used my bread to clean that plate.
The food is always amazing and the staff is very friendly. The lemon basil dressing is to die for, and I love the option of outdoor seating.
I have been dining here for years! This my go to place for all family birthdays and celebrations! All the pasta dishes are amazing, but what gets barely mentioned is the desserts which deserve all the hype! The gelato is so creamy and rich! The tiramisu with is so good, it’s traditional. The Italian Cream cake is just a piece of heaven.
I came in with a group for dinner and had an awesome experience! The staff was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive! I ordered the Chicken Rollatini which was served over risotto that was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! 10/10 we will definitely be back 😀
Stopped by after a visit to Space Center Houston the other day and I'm so glad I did. The pizza was incredible and the workers here were extremely kind and welcoming. An amazing experience and hope to be back soon when I'm in the area again. Can't recommend this place enough!
We were in Houston visiting NASA museum, decided to try Ray’s Kitchen. Best decision ever!! Pizza was super delicious, excellent customer service, friendly staff. Only wish is that he had another location in South Texas. Highly recommended. Looking forward to going again whenever I get a chance.
Great pizza, pasta, gelato, and service! My favorite Italian food in Clear Lake!
Delicious food 😋😋😋 Friendly girl in the front desk excellent service 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I crushed the chicken parmesan! The sauce is amazing and the flavor is spot on. I’d love to see a second filet on the plate next time, but overall, it was a fantastic meal.
Delicious food and excellent service! I ordered tortellini and couldn’t decide on a sauce, and they kindly split my order so I could enjoy both. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the staff was so accommodating. A wonderful dining experience—We’ll definitely be back!
Friendly staff, reasonable prices. Plenty of food options available, something for everyone that is looking for Italian cuisine. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area! 👍 💯
Neighbors of Clear Lake hosted a monthly dinner here and it was simply delicious. The service was fast, friendly and fun. The food was fresh, well seasoned and so good. Thanks for a fun night!! Best Italian in Clear Lake.
We ordered and picked up half n half of specialty pizza. Pesto chicken was very flavorful, cheesy and to the point. The other half Michaels was also good and tasty. Fried Ravioli had jalapeños with cream cheese filling gave a fine kick to them. Will definitely go back whenever we are in that part of town again.
It's a perfect choice to eat somethings near to the space center of Houston. We spent around 20 dollars each [3 person]. The portions were big enough and the flavor was delicious.
This is a great local spot. We stopped in with friends who heard this was a good spot. We were not disappointed. The service was outstanding and the food was flavorful and filling. This a great spot to get Italian without going to a major chain.
Great food. Great prices. The owner is super friendly. What else can you ask for. They have Beer on draft and bottles.
I can't say enough good things about this place! Very unassuming from the outside because it's located at the corner spot, in a little strip mall. Easy to miss. Exemplary, Authentic Italian food, served with a smile. Attentive staff, Great atmosphere, and two flat screen T v's, in opposite corners of the restaurant. Tastefully decorated for the Christmas holidays. Highly recommend!
Fabulous little hole in the wall place. Don't let the sign or the fact that it's in a strip center fool you, the food is DELICIOUS! We had the cheesy garlic bread, the seafood soup, the pizza, a side salad with ranch, and a calzone with pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, and black olives. All of it was so yummy and affordable. Worth every penny and more. The amount of crab in the seafood soup was really impressive, and the amount of toppings and cheese oozing out of the calzone was like a foodie dream. The pizza was really good and fresh as well, and the garlic bread was delicious too. The staff was super helpful and very attentive and sweet. We will definitely be back!
This is the first time I've been here and I will absolutely be coming back! The food was phenomenal and the staff were very friendly (even when you could tell things were busy they stayed friendly and courteous). I had the La Nona which is angel hair with mushrooms and spinach and I just couldn't stop myself from eating it. And for dessert I had the chocolate Gelato and it made me downright giddy it was so good! Highly reccomend this place I had to text a couple friends reccomending it before I even left. <3
Great food. My daughter said it was The best pizza ever (she was vey hungry). Nice service and friendly straff. Very good with free refills.
Some of the best Italian food we've eaten. Smells wonderful when you walk in. We have enjoyed several pasta dishes, lasagna, meat sauce, Alfredo sauce, caesar salad, garlic cheese bread, and garlic bread - all delicious. The staff is very friendly and willing to help. Very generous portions - we always take home part of our meals. Highly recommend for a delicious Italian meal.
I got the creamy chicken pesto and my wife got the La Nona, both were amazing. I had to tell myself to slow down while eating it to savor it some more. Afterwards I got the Canoli for desert. The marscapone was smooth and tasty with some chocolate chips inside. Overall it was a wonderful experience.
We had lunch today for the first time. The soup was fresh and very tasty. My wife had the eggplant Parmesan and she said it was the best she had ever had. The owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. Will definitely go back.
I ordered “Tutti Mari” with Angel Hair after originally ordering the daily special “shrimp scampi” the special. There were no complaints from the kitchen & the result was terrific! Service at the register was amazing!! I’m sad that I didn’t get the young lady’s name. Tutti/Frutti di Mare’ is my make or break. Make!
Great lunch at Ray's. Eggplant parmesan was terrific. Salad and soup very tasty. Great people that own and operate this restaurant. Give them your business. You won't be disappointed. Canolis were very good too.
Great quality ingredients and the pizza size is great. It's a little higher cost than the other pizzerias in the area,but you do get a lot more and the quality is better. They pile on the toppings and I love it. I mean look how much sundried tomatoes I get! My wife was not a fan of the crust as it didn't have much flavor, but I was okay with it since the sauce and cheese was very flavorful.
1st visit. Got the Pick Your Pasta. Angel Hair, Scampi Sauce, Grilled Chicken. 9/10. Garlic Bread-9/10. Soda $3. Came with a salad, Ceasars w extra croutons- 8/10. Total bill.. 28.00 plus tip. A bit price-y. No leftovers. ** can I get a half order of garlic bread for 2.00?.. Or better, complimentary garlic bread??
I’m visiting the Clear Lake area of Houston this weekend and decided to try Ray’s. The atmosphere is unassuming, basic tables and chairs in a small space. It’s fast casual, so don’t expect any table side romance. However, the food is made from scratch and freshly made when you order. I had a chicken cannelloni and my granddaughter had a spaghetti with marinara. (According to her her, that’s“pasghetti”😉) My cannelloni was delightful- the pesto cream sauce was delicious and the dish was full of gooey goodness- cheesy and rich. The marinara sauce (I did steal a few bites from my granddaughter’s plate) was a bit of a surprise. It was thick and rich, but onion and garlic were the main seasoning, no Italian herbs. It grew on me and my granddaughter ate her body weight in pasta. While I wouldn’t recommend this as a romantic first date atmosphere- the food will bring you back for more! Child’s meal was $8 and included garlic bread, mine was $15 and included bread and a salad- which, by the way, was an unexpected treat. Fresh mixed greens, cucumber, chopped tomatoes and black olives- tossed in a house dressing.
The food at Ray's is really good, really filling portion sizes even the personalized amounts. The service was good to, management came and asked if everything was good.The prices were a little high though.The restaurant has make your own pasta selection, make your own pizza, and make your own stromboli.
I'm going to give you a 3 because your pizza is excellent But my wife and I Got sandwiches today And I was excited because you did my 12 inch sandwich half meatball and half sausage which I appreciated but cutting 1 meatball in half for a 6 in sub and a piece pf sausage cut in half for the other 6in side Is pretty unacceptable. And my wife's chicken parm was burnt which you could tell clearly. It's hard to tell with the sauce on top, but you can taste it being burnt. I was really bummed out because your pizza is so good. I know you guys are better than this so I will give you another try.
I've eaten here before, the pesto chicken was amazing, but this time I ordered two chicken marsalas ( spicy), and they did not taste good at all. The chicken was really hard to chew, and the taste of the marsala was not right; it wasn't creamy( like Olive Garden). I ordered other stuff like chicken alfredo, which tasted good. However, the portion sizes for everything were extremely small, so the amount that I paid for the portion was not justified.
Called in an order and didn't get the protein we added because the guy said he didn't hear us. He apologized but honestly that wasn't my issue. We paid $20 per plate and got a kids meal size bowl of pasta. Either raise your price and give me more food or lower your price on the portion size you gave. Pasta wasn't bad but definitely needed the chicken we ordered.
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