Café Ragazzi Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Café Ragazzi, a cherished Italian gem in Surfside, Florida, serving authentic Italian cuisine for nearly three decades. Known for its warm and intimate atmosphere, this restaurant beautifully transports diners to a quaint trattoria in Italy.

The menu is a delightful journey through classic flavors, with highlights including:

  • Linguine with White Clam Sauce: A perfect harmony of briny clams and savory pasta.
  • Chicken Marsala: Rich, comforting, and cooked to perfection.
  • Fettuccine Alfredo: Creamy and decadent—a pasta lover’s dream.
  • Osobuco and Ravioli: Freshly prepared with generous portions, showcasing exquisite flavors.

Accompanied by outstanding service, Café Ragazzi promises a memorable dining experience for any occasion, ensuring each visit feels like a culinary celebration.

PASTA E RISOTTO

Spaghettini Meatballs

Spaghettini Al Pesto

Thin spaghetti with extra light cream sauce with fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and pignolli nuts

Spaghetti Bolognese

Thin spaghetti with ground tender meat sauteed with fresh tomato, Barolo wine and fine herbs

Risotto Porcini

Imported Arborio rice with fresh porcini mushrooms, truffle oil and parmigiano

Risotto Pescatore

Imported Arborio rice with shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari and truffle oil

Rigatoni Della Nonna

Tube shaped pasta in a light sauce prepared with olive oil, garlic, diced eggplant, fresh tomato, basil and onions

Raviolini Di Vitello

Spinach pasta filled with veal mousse in a sage cream sauce

Penne Puttanesca

Short cut pasta in a light sauce of fresh ripe tomatoes, olive oil, galic, Black Calamata olives, capers and anchovies

Linguine Alle Vangole

Linguine in red or white clam sauce

Lasagna Al Forno

Baked oven homemade pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese and fresh tomato and mozzarella cheese

Gnocchi Al Filetto Di Pomodoro

Potato dumplings with fresh tomato, garlic and brasil

Fettuccini Alla Matriciana

Fresh spinach fettuccini pasta with Pancetta, sweet onions and fresh tomatoes

Fettucccini Alfredo

Fresh fettuccini pasta in a cream sauce

Capellinni Pomodoro

Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato, basil and garlic

Zuppe Di Pesce

Scamponi Giganti Alla Griglia

Grilled prawns on a bed of saffron risotto

Bisteca Di Salmone

PESCE

INSALATE

Passione Dello Chef

Chopped jumbo shrimp, diced tomato, red onion and chuncks of gorgonzola

Insalata Amalfitana

Chopped romaine, fresh tomato, red onions and buffalo mozzarella with Chef's viniagrette

Insalata Caprese

Fresh buffalo mozzarella, beefsteak tomato, basil and extra-virgin olive oil

Insalata Cesare

With homemade dressing made with eggs, anchovies, and spices

Insalata Tricolore

Insalata Tricolore Radicchio, endive and arugula dressed with balsamic vinagrette

Vitello Ragazzi

Lightly breaded veal with tricolor salad and house dressing (Or any side dish of the day)

Vitello Piccata

Tender scallops of veal sauteed with white wine, lemon and capers

Vitello Parmigiana

Lightly breaded veal with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese

Vitello Funghi E Marsala

Tender scallops of veal sauteed with fresh mushrooms, shallots and imported Marsala wine

Tornedo Di Manzo

Filet mignon prepared with your choice Grilled, peppercorn sauce or Gorgonzola sauce

Saltinboca Alla Romana

Tender scallops of veal with prosciutto di Parma, red wine, in a bed of sauteed spinach Served with vegetables and potatoes or pasta

CARNI

LA PIZZA

Fugazzeta

Mozzarella cheese and onions

Ai Funghi E Salsiccia

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms and Italian sausage

Quattro Formaggi

Salty rictotta, romano, fontina and gorgonzola

Di Parma

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma and arugula

Margherita

Chef's selection of cold appetizers

Vin Santo Del Chianti Classico

Rutini Coleccion Malbec

Rutini Apartado Gran Malbec

Purple Angel

2010 Carmenere- Petit Verdot, Valle Colchuagua, Chile

Opus One

Gaja

Dona Paula, Seleccion De Bodega Malbec

2007 Lujan de cuyo, Argentina

Catena Alta Malbec

Castello Di Torando Chianti Classico

Castello Di Toranano Chianti Classico Riserva

2009 Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy

Casa Lapostolle, Clos Apalta

2007 Carmenere, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Colchagua Valley, chile

Almaviva

BODEGA DEL PATRON

ANTIPASTI

Provoletta

Scamponi Giganti

Grilled jumbo prawns marinated with extra virgin olive oil and garlic, stuffed with lump crabmeat in lobster sauce

Cozze Dello Chef

Imported provolone cheese grilled and laced with extra virgin olive oil and arugula salad

Involtini Di Melanzane

Roller eggplant stuffed with mozzarella and roasted peppers topped with fresh Tomatoes served over mixed greens

Meatballs

Marinara sauce and Ricotta cheese

Carpaccio Di Manzo Margherita

Paper thin slices tenderloin beef topped with diced tomatoes, basil and shaved Parmigiano Romano in extra-virgin olive oil

Calamari E Zucchini Fritti

Lightly fried squid and zucchini served Fra Diavolo sauce

Carcioffo Ripieno

Antipasti Il Grande

Chef's selection of cold appetizers

Burrata

Pollo Scarpariello

Pollo Parmigiana

Tender chicken breast lightly breaded with marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese

Pollo Limone

Tender chicken breast sauteed with white wine, lemon and capers

Pollo Funghi E Marsala

Tender chicken breast with Marsala wine, mushrooms and onions

Pollo Francese

Boneless chicken breast dipped in egg and sauteed in a delicate white wine and butter sauce

POLLO

SIGNATURE

Valdostana

Ossobuco