Always a solid place to check out. The staff is kind, and the food is delicious. Parking can be a bit of a pain but worth it in the end. Highly recommend their espresso martini's too!
Julie Leavitt
Food was well worth the price! Service was friendly and fast! Chicken marsala, alfredo and the steak were killer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ChadK
Been to Raso's countless times and will continue to do so. It is bustling every night of the week. Perhaps the packed bar is in part due to their broad martini menu (haven't tried a bad one yet). But everything about it is exactly what you want for an easy-going Italian restaurant in Medford. The vibe is comfortable - a friendly crew of staff who will happily recognize regulars, always good tunes in the background at a respectable volume, nice decor but no frills. Parking lot is small and cramped. In the evening, people tend to take their chances and park in the right lane of Mystic Ave, since the lot fills up. Now that I've explained how Raso's passes the vibe check, and implied that you could simply have the time of your life consuming their martinis and nothing else, I'd also like to complement the food. We get the grilled artichoke appetizer every time (sometimes two or three orders of it) and it is fantastically tender, with a light lemony dressing over a bed of greens. We clear the plate every time. Before Raso's, I never gave artichokes a second thought, but now I dream of them. Have legitimately called in a to-go order of just the artichokes. Anyways, great arancini as well, great pasta and seafood dishes, and you can order a breaded chicken cutlet with most entrees, which is nice and crispy, but also huge, so be warned. They're always trying new things with the pizza too - classic kind of crust with a tiny char on the edge. They even have some real Italian desserts, like Spumoni! Some people will say the food is average. I say, if you're looking for some kind of revolutionary experience, you're simply in the wrong place. Raso's experiments within the bounds of a classic Italian-American menu, they do it with class, and the staff are genuine. My humble suggestion is that they don't change a thing. Vivi il Raso's.
lynda J
I used to enjoy raso's. The dining room needs a decorators touch. The martinis are big and beautiful, and the chicken, bacon, and ranch pizza were really good. Thank goodness the waitress looked at pizza to-go because it was missing the ranch drizzle. The chicken parm I thought was a safe choice, but honestly, it was deep fried, not easy to cut, and the sauce tasted like Ragu from a jar. Hopefully, this place wants to get the restaurant up to speed or just turn it into Raso's bar.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Happywithgreatfoodanddri
Are waitress and the service was excellent from start to finish. I did not feel rushed by someplaces. Food was wonderful in the martinis. We're amazing. I will definitely be returning. And I suggest that you try it out.
mary jo Swartzentruber
Visiting from out of town and found them on Open Table. Waiter was awesome. Got the arancini for appetizer which r huge and delicious. My brother and I both got sausage and peppers and they were the best sausages we have had in a very long time. Huge portions and generous wine pours. The pizza looked great too. Next time. The only down side was limited parking in lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phil Soares
Everything was top notch! The food, martini drinks and service overall was a big plus. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
AlisaT
Restaurant vibe was fun and lively. Somewhat surprising given the location. Food was good but somewhat pricey. Martinis looked amazing and will have to return to try them sometime. Service was attentive and staff were friendly.
Jim M
A little expensive bit good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paul McCarthy
Service was great, and the entire staff was awesome..!Food was very good and presented well. Love our dinner here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Appetizer, Spring Roll, Fried Mozzarella
Food and drinks were great. We received over and above service from Kim, who was not our server, but jumped in to help us when our server got slammed with a very big table. It was a packed restaurant and Kim got our orders in and expedited them because we were trying to make a show at the Chevalier. Doesn't seem like a lot but the place was packed and it would have been reasonable for it to have taken much longer. She also heard me say I left my gloves at table on way out and she ran back to find them before I could. Truly thoughtful and generous service. I would definitely go back. Oh and they have a ton of different and fun martinis. I wanted to try them all, but only had one. Thank you so much!
LC1234
Owner and staff were wonderful. The food was delicious made with high quality ingredients. The homemade pasta outstanding!!! The portions were large, enough for a second meal. The staff was very accommodating. Upbeat bar with a great atmosphere. The espresso martini was the best I've ever had. It's modern and very clean. I'd recommend trying it's you've not been. You won't be disappointed.
Jim Haynie
Not bad place. Okay for a drink and light snack.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Thomas Perry
Yes it's a great place wish I can get there more often even though I just lived down the street your help is off the wall meaning great Daniel The Is BAR tenders could not do enough never stop moving Receptionist great young lady Always enjoy going there wishould help in happiness to you and all your stuff and your family also Tom Perry♿️ And wife. Thanks again RichieWheelchair accessibility: The other problem is getting in our parking.
Always a solid place to check out. The staff is kind, and the food is delicious. Parking can be a bit of a pain but worth it in the end. Highly recommend their espresso martini's too!
Food was well worth the price! Service was friendly and fast! Chicken marsala, alfredo and the steak were killer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been to Raso's countless times and will continue to do so. It is bustling every night of the week. Perhaps the packed bar is in part due to their broad martini menu (haven't tried a bad one yet). But everything about it is exactly what you want for an easy-going Italian restaurant in Medford. The vibe is comfortable - a friendly crew of staff who will happily recognize regulars, always good tunes in the background at a respectable volume, nice decor but no frills. Parking lot is small and cramped. In the evening, people tend to take their chances and park in the right lane of Mystic Ave, since the lot fills up. Now that I've explained how Raso's passes the vibe check, and implied that you could simply have the time of your life consuming their martinis and nothing else, I'd also like to complement the food. We get the grilled artichoke appetizer every time (sometimes two or three orders of it) and it is fantastically tender, with a light lemony dressing over a bed of greens. We clear the plate every time. Before Raso's, I never gave artichokes a second thought, but now I dream of them. Have legitimately called in a to-go order of just the artichokes. Anyways, great arancini as well, great pasta and seafood dishes, and you can order a breaded chicken cutlet with most entrees, which is nice and crispy, but also huge, so be warned. They're always trying new things with the pizza too - classic kind of crust with a tiny char on the edge. They even have some real Italian desserts, like Spumoni! Some people will say the food is average. I say, if you're looking for some kind of revolutionary experience, you're simply in the wrong place. Raso's experiments within the bounds of a classic Italian-American menu, they do it with class, and the staff are genuine. My humble suggestion is that they don't change a thing. Vivi il Raso's.
I used to enjoy raso's. The dining room needs a decorators touch. The martinis are big and beautiful, and the chicken, bacon, and ranch pizza were really good. Thank goodness the waitress looked at pizza to-go because it was missing the ranch drizzle. The chicken parm I thought was a safe choice, but honestly, it was deep fried, not easy to cut, and the sauce tasted like Ragu from a jar. Hopefully, this place wants to get the restaurant up to speed or just turn it into Raso's bar.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Are waitress and the service was excellent from start to finish. I did not feel rushed by someplaces. Food was wonderful in the martinis. We're amazing. I will definitely be returning. And I suggest that you try it out.
Visiting from out of town and found them on Open Table. Waiter was awesome. Got the arancini for appetizer which r huge and delicious. My brother and I both got sausage and peppers and they were the best sausages we have had in a very long time. Huge portions and generous wine pours. The pizza looked great too. Next time. The only down side was limited parking in lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was top notch! The food, martini drinks and service overall was a big plus. ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu
Restaurant vibe was fun and lively. Somewhat surprising given the location. Food was good but somewhat pricey. Martinis looked amazing and will have to return to try them sometime. Service was attentive and staff were friendly.
A little expensive bit good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Service was great, and the entire staff was awesome..!Food was very good and presented well. Love our dinner here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatball Appetizer, Spring Roll, Fried Mozzarella
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Food was goodPricey for the amount they give
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Tips
Food and drinks were great. We received over and above service from Kim, who was not our server, but jumped in to help us when our server got slammed with a very big table. It was a packed restaurant and Kim got our orders in and expedited them because we were trying to make a show at the Chevalier. Doesn't seem like a lot but the place was packed and it would have been reasonable for it to have taken much longer. She also heard me say I left my gloves at table on way out and she ran back to find them before I could. Truly thoughtful and generous service. I would definitely go back. Oh and they have a ton of different and fun martinis. I wanted to try them all, but only had one. Thank you so much!
Owner and staff were wonderful. The food was delicious made with high quality ingredients. The homemade pasta outstanding!!! The portions were large, enough for a second meal. The staff was very accommodating. Upbeat bar with a great atmosphere. The espresso martini was the best I've ever had. It's modern and very clean. I'd recommend trying it's you've not been. You won't be disappointed.
Not bad place. Okay for a drink and light snack.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Yes it's a great place wish I can get there more often even though I just lived down the street your help is off the wall meaning great Daniel The Is BAR tenders could not do enough never stop moving Receptionist great young lady Always enjoy going there wishould help in happiness to you and all your stuff and your family also Tom Perry♿️ And wife. Thanks again RichieWheelchair accessibility: The other problem is getting in our parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caprese Salad