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Ragù cucina italiana, Palmetto, FL

Ragù cucina italiana

4.9
4.9
33 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
The White House, with the red roof.
Mom always says:”the key ingredient in doing anything is passion”.
Ragù is an authentic Italian restaurant in palmetto, our secret is to bring the passion and fresh products on the table everyday

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 462-8605
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Food

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Service

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Ambiance

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Best Value

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Good for special occasions

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Italian

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Food

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Value

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Good for special occasions

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Italian

33 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! It’s so cute on the inside and you can tell all the food is homemade. The servers were genuine, kind, and attentive. We will be back!

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  2. Tony

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    food and service very good. Have never had a bad thing to say, Enjoy.

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  3. CynthiaV

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic, delicious and worth the short drive to Palmetto!

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  4. Shanana

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will not be disappointed with your meal! This is a don't walk... run for good authentic itialian food.

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  5. CMKW

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional and the restaurant has a wonderful charm.

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  6. Babs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    For a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary Ragus is highly recommended. Unfortunately, they do not offer their pizza on the weekends which is a problem if you have children with you. Their pasta dishes and desserts are wonderful.

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  7. Puma

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent Service. Food delicious but some was served only a bit warm, not hot.

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  8. JKbeachbum

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant, everything was delicious and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  9. BradK

    Columbus

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great homemade Italian food! Daniel was our server and he was excellent!! Portion are really good size. Very romantic place! Only thing I wish they had more appetizer, because we wanted to stay longer! It was that great! We be back again.

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  10. Palmlakesman

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. food was fantastic, the waitstaff was great. Nice ambiance in an old house, unusual for this area. If I had one suggestion it would be that the menu is somewhat limited. More specials including fish would be great.

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  11. LarryS

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent . Staff friendly You should try the place

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  12. DAVIDG

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from seating to conclusion. Veal parmigiana was cooked to perfection and the chef’s special of pasta, sausage, white truffle mushrooms in a Alfredo sauce was delicious.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We love this local Palmetto Italian restaurant. Food is great although for some might be a smaller menu options. Highly recommend and we always plan to eat here when in town.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful traditional Italian joint. Was amazing and would go back!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Rather disappointing for the price. My meal was not tasty. In fact I ate half of it. Chicken was very tough to cut. Pasta was not cooked enough. Sauce was excellent.

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  16. PatriciaR

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time & everything was great from the ambiance, food & service. Thank you

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  17. John

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The employees were welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The service was timely and quick. We enjoyed our evening and will be back.

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  18. ErnieS

    Naples

    589 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    589 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    I would like to see this restaurant make it but it has a lot of growing to do. The two brothers that own it supposedly hail from a restaurant they owned in Rome but the food served did not jive as restaurant quality. Service was friendly and nice enough and I will end this review at that.

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  19. RobSRQ

    Naples

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    After hearing rave reviews from a friend, we had our first experience dining at Ragu Cocina Italiana last Sunday. We loved the historic building and comfortable and attractive interior. The host and server were both welcoming. The menu is limited but has plenty of variety. Our party of 4 tried the Fettuccine Alfredo, Fettuccine Ragu Bolognese, and the Scaloppine ai funghi porcini. Everyone commented on the superb quality of the pasta and enjoyed their choice. Wonderful that Palmetto has another quality restaurant.

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  20. Vi5835

    Tampa

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend! Lovely atmosphere and food is fantastic! Would love to see more vegetarian options though.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Wow, where do I begin. This place deserves no stars. There is no chef, only someone in the kitchen who doesn’t know how to cook. I wouldn’t trust them to make a grilled cheese. The wine list doesn’t have brands, and the wines sit in the sun with pushed up corks. The Panzanella was $13 for 4 bite size crostini? Canned olives and some diced tomato, not even Basil? Oof. The ragu was very reminiscent of chef Boyardee, flavorless and no trace of onion or carrot, the meat was poor quality. Veal was 3 tiny slivers, dry, overcooked, and Almost boiled looking. The sauce was milk and flour. That’s it, no flavor no seasoning. Not even a proper bechamel. Highlight was the bread and butter, and the service was very kind. I still tipped 20% and paid for everything. I consider it to be worth the $70 to never have to go back.

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  22. CathyB

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An Italian gem in Palmetto. Authentic food and terrific service!

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  23. LadyM

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quaint little Italian restaurant with great food and service.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service and delicious food. Relaxed ambience, great for a date dinner.

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  25. GinaS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Beautiful decor. Pleasant wait staff.

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  26. jmac

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Italian restaurant. The food and service is excellent.

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  27. AliceL

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The time to be waited on and then continued service was poor. Never asked for more water or another drink. Took a long time to take order. By the time we were asked about dessert it was too late so paid check. Food was okay.

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  28. StanH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! Authentic Italian cuisine.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing, would highly recommend.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food is excellent, mouth watering good. I had the chef’s evening special of gnocchi. It was the best gnocchi I have ever had in my entire life. Can’t wait to go back.

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  31. Darty

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant!! The host and servers and are so delightful. The quaint charming atmosphere is very relaxing and pretty. The wine selections are good. Excellent entrees with great portion sizes. I enjoyed a delicious Gnocchi dish which was heavenly! My husband loved his meal as well as our guest. We truly had a wonderful meal, fun talking to the servers (Italian speaking) in a quaint, quiet atmosphere in Palmetto. Great to have a nice restaurant like Ragu nearby.

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  32. Srqchristine

    Tampa

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service. The homemade gnocchi with bolognese was delicious.

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  33. GraemeM

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful experience at Ragu - Very friendly and attentive service and the food was excellent.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Ragù cucina italiana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 462-8605.

Ragù cucina italiana is rated 4.9 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ragù cucina italiana

336 8th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Palmetto
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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