Clara & Ray’s Ristorante Italiano Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to Clara & Ray’s Ristorante Italiano, a delightful Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Palmetto Plaza, Lexington, SC. This charming eatery promises an authentic Italian experience, showcasing a menu that is a true homage to traditional flavors and ingredients.
Begin your culinary journey with their exquisite espresso drinks, like the classic Cappuccino or the decadent Caffe Affogato, served hot over vanilla ice cream. When hunger strikes, indulge in the tantalizing selection of sandwiches, highlighted by the Sausage, Peppers & Onions Hero, bursting with flavors in a toasted roll.
The vibrant Sicilian Pizza selection is a standout, featuring options like the meaty Sicilian Ray's Meat Pizza and the vegetarian Sicilian Capri Pizza. With a fresh dough base and premium toppings, each bite captures the essence of Italy. Critics can't stop raving about the “thin, crispy” crust and the “perfect balance of ingredients.”
Customers, like Brian Blum and Joyce Reed, rave about the "New York-style" pizza and the "superb food," reminiscing about their favorite dishes in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. With friendly service and an inviting ambiance, Clara & Ray’s Ristorante Italiano is not just a meal; it’s a memorable experience that beckons you to return. Whether you're craving classic pizza, hearty entrees, or delightful desserts, this gem will satisfy your Italian cravings like no other!
Neapolitan Pizza
Neapolitan Pizza
Made with our fresh dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pecorino romano cheese, and oregano.
Our Specialty Pizzas
Tomato & Basil Pizza
Made with hand-sliced tomatoes (no pizza sauce), fresh leaf basil and a drizzle of premium olive oil.
Pizza Capri
Broccoli, tomato slices, onion, zucchini.
Ray’s Meat Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, and meatballs.
San Gennaro Pizza
Sausage, colored peppers, onions.
Chicken Parm Pizza
Topped with pieces of chicken cutlets.
Margherita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil.
Clara’s Favorite Pizza
Sliced meatballs, ricotta, fresh basil.
Melanzana Pizza
Melanzana is Italian for eggplant.
Pizza Bianco
No sauce! Mozzarella, ricotta, romano.
Pizza Spinacio
Our Pizza Bianco with spinach & garlic.
His & Hers Pizza
3 meats on one side, 3 veggies on the other.
Rosa’s Pizza
Sauteed carrots & onions, no sauce or cheese!
Pizza GRANDE
Our EVERYTHING pizza! Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, colored peppers, and extra cheese. It’s a real HEAVYWEIGHT!
Sicilian Pizza
Sicilian Pizza
Made with our fresh dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pecorino romano cheese, and oregano.
Sicilian Tomato Basil Pizza
Made with hand-sliced tomatoes (no pizza sauce), fresh leaf basil and a drizzle of premium olive oil.
Sicilian Capri Pizza
Broccoli, tomato slices, onion, zucchini.
Sicilian Ray's Meat Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, and meatballs.
Sicilian San Gennaro Pizza
Sausage, colored peppers, onions.
Sicilian Chicken Parmesan Pizza
Topped with pieces of chicken cutlets.
Sicilian Margerita Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil.
Sicilian Clara's Favorite Pizza
Sliced meatballs, ricotta, fresh basil.
Sicilian Melanzana Pizza
Melanzana is Italian for eggplant.
Sicilian Bianca Pizza
No sauce! Mozzarella, ricotta, romano.
Sicilian Pizza Spinacio
Our Pizza Bianco with spinach & garlic.
Siclian Pizza Grande
Our EVERYTHING pizza! Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ham, mushroom, onion, black olives, colored peppers, and extra cheese. It’s a real HEAVYWEIGHT!
Sicilian Cheese Pizza
Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Pizza by the Slice
Neapolitan Pizza Slice
Made with our fresh dough, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pecorino romano cheese, and oregano.
Gluten-Free Selections
Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken with Broccoli
Grilled chicken breast, sauteed broccoli, olive oil, garlic.
Gluten-Free Pasta with Marinara
Pasta choices may vary.
Gluten-Free Personal Pizza
Cheese pizza made with a gluten-free crust.
Appetizers & Starters
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Virtually guaranteed to be a table favorite! Served with a side of marinara sauce.
Fried Zucchini Sticks
Fried Zucchini Sticks
Garlic Knots
Bread, topped with garlic & olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Melts in your mouth and arouses the taste buds.
Garlic Bread
Bread, topped with garlic & olive oil or butter, herb seasoning, baked to perfection. Melts in your mouth and arouses the taste buds.
Meatball Parmigiana
Meatball Parmigiana
Pepperoni Ring
Pepperoni Ring
Knot Chos
Six plain knots, melted mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, meatball slices, and diced tomatoes.
Fresh Salads
Garden Salad
Lettuce, arugula, carrots, onion, tomato.
Garden Salad with Chicken Strips
Breaded or grilled chicken strips.
Arugula Salad
Arugula, shaved parmesan, olive oil, lemon.
Caprese Salad
Tomato, fresh mozz, basil, balsamic vinegar.
Side Dishes & Small Plates
Sauteed Broccoli
Broccoli florets sauteed in olive oil and garlic.
Meatballs
In marinara sauce.
Side of Sausage
Two links in marinara sauce.
Side of Pasta with Marinara Sauce
A "smaller" sized portion.
Side of Pasta with Meat Sauce
A "smaller" sized portion.
Side of Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
A "smaller" sized portion.
Side of Marinara Sauce
Side of Marinara Sauce
Side of Alfredo Sauce
Side of Alfredo Sauce
Side of Meat Sauce
Side of Meat Sauce
Basket of French Fries
Our delicious French fries are deep fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. Seasoned to perfection!
Calzones & Strombolis
Calzone
Ricotta, mozzarella, & romano cheeses baked inside our pizza dough.
Stromboli
Pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara, baked in our pizza dough.
Sandwiches
Hot Hero Sandwich
Meatball, chicken cutlet, sausage, or eggplant, in a toasted roll w/ marinara & melted mozzarella.
Sausage, Peppers & Onions Hero
Sausage, peppers, & onions in a toasted roll.
Arugula & Chicken Piadina
Breaded. A traditional Italian sandwich served on a folded-over flatbread.
Caprese Piadina
A traditional Italian sandwich served on a folded-over flatbread.
Make Your Own Pasta Dish
Create Your Own Pasta
Served with a small garden salad, bread.
Pasta Dinners
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with our marinara sauce.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Marinara & home-made meatballs.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti with garlic and olive oil.
Penne with Broccoli
Sauteed broccoli with penne pasta.
Penne alla Vodka
Penne in a delicious cream sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Delicious ravioli with our marinara sauce.
Manicotti
Served with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Cavatappi Bolognese
Spiral pasta with meat sauce.
Fettucini Alfredo
A favorite!
Fettucini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken
Fettucini Alfredo with Grilled Chicken
Rigatoni Bella
Rigatoni, sausage, ricotta cheese, marinara.
Chicken Marsala
Grilled chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, side of broccoli or linguini.
Chicken Milano
Rotini pasta, roasted red peppers, grilled chicken strips, marinara sauce.
Chicken Arugula
Breaded chicken breasts, fresh arugula, marinara sauce, cavatappi pasta on the side.
Chicken Cacciatore
Grilled chicken pieces, marinara, penne.
Baked Parmigiana Dinners
Chicken Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Chicken Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Eggplant Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Eggplant Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Meatball Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Meatball Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Sausage Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Sausage Parmigiana with a Side of Spaghetti
Chicken Parmigiana
Without pasta, salad, or bread.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Without pasta, salad, or bread.
Meatball Parmigiana
Without pasta, salad, or bread.
Sausage Parmigiana
Without pasta, salad, or bread.
Desserts
Cups & Cones
Premium ice cream.
Sundaes
Hot fudge, cookies & cream supreme, create-your-own.
Kid's Sundaes
Mousey mick, clown face, build-your-own.
Ice Cream Pie
Made with cookies & cream ice cream.
Chipwich
Ice cream sandwich made with choc chip cookies.
Special Treats
Cannoli
The classic Italian dessert, filled when you order.
Chocolate Cannoli
Cannoli with shell dipped in chocolate.
Brownie
Delicious extra-large brownie.
Cinnamon Knots
Six knots dipped in cinnamon sugar.
Cheesecake
Made with Philadelphia brand cream cheese.
Caffe Affogato
Vanilla ice cream with hot espresso. Yum!
For the Little Ones
Kids Cheese Pizza Slice
Kids Cheese Pizza Slice
Kids Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Kids Pepperoni Pizza Slice
Kids Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs
Kids Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Delicious bite-sized chicken tenders.
Kids Mozzarella Sticks
Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Virtually guaranteed to be a table favorite! Served with a side of marinara sauce.
Kids Hot Dog
Kids Hot Dog
Shakes, Spritzers & Floats
Milk Shakes
Handmade the old-fashioned way.
Sherbet Spritzers
Orange sherbet, vanilla syrup, seltzer.
Root Beer Float
Hand-scooped ice cream, root beer.
Beverages
Hand-Mixed italian Sodas
Made using sparkling water and naturally flavored syrups.
Acqua Panna
Mineral water imported from Italy.
Limonata
Limonata
Aranciata
Aranciata
San Pellegrino
Sparkling water imported from Italy.
Virgil's Gourmet Sodas
All-natural ingredients. Root beer, vanilla cream.
Fountain Soda
Fountain Soda
Apple Juice
Apple Juice
House-Made Sweet Tea
House-Made Sweet Tea
Milk
Regular, chocolate, or strawberry.
Simply Lemonade
Simply Lemonade
Coffee & Tea
Coffee
Hot coffee, american style, regular or decaf.
Hot Tea
Traditional hot tea.
Espresso Drinks
Espresso
A "single shot" of premium Italian coffee.
Espresso Doppio
A "double shot".
Cappuccino
Fresh espresso, steamed milk, foamed milk.
Latte Macchiato
Similar to cappuccino, but with more milk.
Caffe Affogato
Hot espresso poured over vanilla ice cream, whipped cream.
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