One of the popular foods of authentic Italian cuisine is ravioli. This typically square shaped pasta has a reputation world over for it unique shape and rich taste because it comes with a filling sealed between two thin layers of egg pasta dough. Filled with cheese, meat or vegetables and served in broth or with a sauce, ravioli originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine. 
The word ‘ravioli’ (plural of ‘raviolo’) refers to all kinds of filled Italian pasta where a thin layer of dough wraps around a filling (‘ripieno’ in Italian). The origins of ravioli is sometimes disputed, but historians suggest that it was created in the Middle Ages in Italy and rose to popularity somewhere around the 17th century when they were able to be mass produced. Regardless, ravioli has a long tradition of being served in Italy.
This delectable Italian food is usually considered to be the main course, but it can also be served as an appetizer. Qatar has some great authentic Italian restaurants and here are some of our favourite places to go to for a scrumptious plate of ravioli. We dare say the vegan spinach ravioli with fried mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food!
Top Places for Ravioli
Lo Spaghetto 
Italia Mia
Jamie’s Italian
The French Olive
Margherita
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