Clara & Ray’s Ristorante Italiano
$ • Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian
Hours:
Palmetto Plaza, 5140 Sunset Blvd Suites E & F, Lexington
(803) 951-0051
About Clara & Ray’s Ristorante Italiano
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
Went for the first time tonight, and I don’t think I’ll go back. Ordered 3 xl pies for takeout. The place was packed, and the wait was over an hour. That would have been fine if the food was worth the wait. The plain cheese pies were fine…nothing special. I ordered a margarita pizza that was disappointing. Had barely any cheese and a few little scraps of basil. The girl at the counter opened the box and said, “That doesn’t look right. It needs more basil.”...read full review
I’ve lived in Lexington my whole and for some reason, I just went to dinner here for the first time the other night. I should not have waited so long! The food was delicious! I had the chicken parm and my husband had a Stromboli. Our server Ellis was fantastic! Very personable and polite! We would request him to be our server next time! I will be back many, many more times!
This afternoon was our first experience at Clara and Rays Ristorante Italiano, but it won’t be our last. The food was very fresh, hot and delicious, and the tiramisu was so good! Our server, Riley, was excellent, too! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 - 8PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 8PM |
| Friday | 12 - 9PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 9PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 - 8PM |
Clara & Ray's Ristorante Italiano offers a mix of delicious and disappointing dishes. The Pizza Grande has a tasty and crunchy crust, and many customers believe it to be one of the best pies in South Carolina, faithful to the "New York" tradition. The baked chicken parmigiana may be overcooked and dry, while the spaghetti side dish still lacks flavor. However, the garlic knots are a highlight, and the tiramisu is noted as being very good. The Sicilian and margherita pizzas are also praised for their deliciousness. Service is excellent, with friendly and knowledgeable staff, such as the server who provided a wonderful dining experience. Prices are a bit on the higher side, but the atmosphere remains very friendly and clean. Overall, the restaurant has talent and potential, making it worth a visit.