Civello’s Raviolismo

when I first moved to Texas from Chicago, I knew I was going to miss some of my favorite foods. searching on the internet I found some really really good tasting frozen stuffed artichokes, home made ravioli’s, Italian sweet/​tangy sausage’s and a few other goodies I try when I go there and stock up.

Raviolismo recently started having Saturday operating hours, so I finally got to visit, as I had already heard so much about it. It is in a very non-​assuming location off Peak and Bryan St, and if you blink, you’ll miss it. But take it from me, you DON’T want to miss it.
When you walk inside, you will notice the little ladies toiling over the pasta machine and the stuffing/​cutting table. As far as I am concerned, these ladies are goddesses. When you watch how swiftly they work, and with what precision, it will suddenly make you think that it would be really easy to make this at home. (It’s not.)
I usually order a couple of bags of beef ravioli, as well as what seasonal flavor is available (My recent loves were the portabella/​porcini mushroom ravioli, and the butternut squash ravioli. They come in bags that need to stay frozen, so be sure you get home not too long after purchasing them. The flavors are absolutely delicious. I have not had anything here that I didn’t like. Check their facebook for new flavors, too. They also have lasagna, and different types of sauce, for those of you who want to do the one-​stop-​shop thing. It has become a regular stop for me, that’s for sure!

Wish I had the time and patience but luckily Raviolismo allows me to buy and enjoy! Ordered for a family get together and had lots of happy guests. A combo of pastas and agree the stuffed artichokes are delicious. Not to be missed. WIll definitely order again.

Civellos is one of the best kept secrets of fine Italian restaurants throughout the Metroplex… absolutely superb handcrafted pastas & sauces.

Cool place to take out ravioli and other Italian goodies. This business primarily services restaurants but is open to retail while they are making their products. We purchased three varieties; the spinach, porcini and shrimp ravioli.
Also bought their red sauces, one marinara and one with mushrooms.
Most varieties of ravioli are frozen but cook up really well.

If it weren’t for the crazy hours, I would definitely be a regular customer. But alas, they are only open m-f/9−3 and I take the morning train I work that 9 to 5 and then… this little neighborhood gem is already closed by then. They’re open by appointment on Saturdays, but their raviolis are a bit pricey (since they’re so special) and I never have a good enough reason to drag the little old man (who runs the place) out of bed. They sell a different assortment of raviolis each day (many of which feature seasonal ingredients) as well as pastas, meatballs, and lasagna. Everything is hand crafted. Their butternut squash ravioli is especially tasty.
I pass Raviolismo Civello’s EVERYDAY on my way to work. They’re easy to miss since for the longest time they just had a small sign black and white sign in a nondescript font with «RAVIOLI FACTORY» and a teeeeenie tiny Raviolismo Civello sign on their door. Just recently they got an actual store front sign. I know they weren’t always open to the public; selling only to restaurants. That’s probably why they’ve survived with that dinky sign since the 50’s.