I am always a bit reticent to head into the traffic-packed cement jungle that is downtown Dallas, but I am quite glad I braved the traffic on this Wednesday evening.  Since I didn’t have to go too far into the mess, I was glad to spend some time at Ravenna.

Ravenna is a pretty darn authentic Italian restaurant nestled on the corner of Main and Field.  The feel of the restaurant is cozy and the staff is all incredibly friendly and helpful.  Our time at Ravenna was really enjoyable and the drinks and food made it even better.

The happy hour crowd appears to be mostly regulars sitting at the bar but this place gets really packed later.  People will wait for the downtown clubs to open or let them in and grab a slice and a martini at Ravenna to pass the time.

Milan, the proprietor, was incredibly attentive and entertaining.  He sat with our table and regaled us with with his journey from Chicago to Dallas while we sipped our potent and delicious ginger martinis (a Milan creation).  Ravenna is so focused on customer service that they will stay open until everyone leaves (and they deliver pizzas late late late!).

Go for the drinks, stay for the food.

Drink strength: 4

Ravenna Italian Restaurant
www.ravennadallas.com
1301 Main Street | Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 744-9333

Specials:
Monday-Friday | 5-7 p.m. | $1 slice of pizza with purchase of $3 Brooklyn pint
Monday-Friday | 2-7, 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $3 wells and domestics, $3.50 margaritas, $5 signature martinis