Budget Dining Guide
Rao's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Rao's? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$13.00
Average Item Price
$26.89
Budget for Two
$53.78
Priced Items Tracked
54
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Rao's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Rao's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creamy Polenta | contorni | With sweet corn kernels | $13.00 |
| 2 | Mashed Potatoes | contorni | — | $13.00 |
| 3 | Quattro Formaggi | contorni | Mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola and provolone cream sauce tossed with pasta topped with toasted panko | $13.00 |
| 4 | Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes | contorni | — | $13.00 |
| 5 | Cannoli | dolci | Fresh ricotta cheese, cointreau, candied orange, chocolate drops | $14.00 |
| 6 | Creme Brulee | dolci | Vanilla crème brûlée | $14.00 |
| 7 | Gelato & Sorbet | dolci | Italian gelato flavors: vanilla, strawberry & chocolate or fruit sorbet flavors: lemon, mango & raspberry with biscotti | $14.00 |
| 8 | German Chocolate Cake | dolci | Chocolate cake filled with coconut pecan caramel finished with a layer of chocolate mousse | $14.00 |
| 9 | New York Cheesecake | dolci | Classic new york style cheesecake | $14.00 |
| 10 | Peanut Butter Tart | dolci | Peanut butter mousse, graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache | $14.00 |
| 11 | Profiteroles | dolci | Pâte á choux puffs filled with choice of gelato flavors, warm chocolate sauce | $14.00 |
| 12 | Seasonal Shortcake | dolci | Toasted almond scone, vanilla gelato, seasonal berries tossed in grand marnier orange liqueur, almond mascarpone cream, accompanied by a mandarin sauce and fresh mint leaves | $14.00 |
| 13 | Tiramisu | dolci | Layers of espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone mousse & cocoa powder | $14.00 |
| 14 | House Salad | insalate e zuppe | Green leaf lettuce, iceberg, cucumber, endive, fennel, radicchio, red onion, tomatoes in house vinaigrette | $16.00 |
| 15 | Mozzarella Carrozza | antipasti | Fried fresh mozzarella sandwich with marinara sauce | $16.00 |
| 16 | Peas & Prosciutto | contorni | Sautéed sweet peas, diced prosciutto, white onions | $16.00 |
| 17 | Sautéed Vegetables | contorni | Choice of spinach, french beans, zucchini or broccolini | $16.00 |
| 18 | Caesar Salad* | insalate e zuppe | Romaine, traditional caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, toasted croutons | $17.00 |
| 19 | Bruschetta | antipasti | Brick oven toasted ciabatta, topped with marinated cherry tomatoes, balsamic reduction, garnished with mesclun greens & shaved parmesan | $18.00 |
| 20 | Caprese Salad | insalate e zuppe | Heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed in garlic oil, burrata cheese, basil & balsamic vinegar reduction | $18.00 |
| 21 | Grilled Vegetables | contorni | Grilled eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, radicchio, fennel, extra virgin olive oil | $18.00 |
| 22 | Roasted Beet Salad | insalate e zuppe | Wild baby arugula, golden raisins, roasted beets, balsamic vinaigrette, pistachios & goat cheese crumbles | $18.00 |
| 23 | Traditional Rao's Meatballs | contorni | Ground veal, pork and beef, italian breadcrumbs & seasoning, marinara sauce | $18.00 |
| 24 | Baked Clams | antipasti | Little neck clams with oregano bread crumb stuffing | $19.00 |
| 25 | Fritto Misto | antipasti | Fried calamari, shrimp, cod fish, zucchini | $24.00 |
| 26 | Salsa Alla Marinara | primi | San marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, choice of pasta: rigatoni, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli, penne rigate or angel hair | $26.00 |
| 27 | Sautéed Mussels | antipasti | Mediterranean mussels in a garlic, white wine, butter sauce with a ciabatta crostini | $26.00 |
| 28 | Seafood Salad | insalate e zuppe | Calamari, shrimp, lobster, crab meat, diced celery & red bell peppers, gaeta olives, in citronette dressing | $27.00 |
| 29 | Shell Pasta with Ricotta Cheese | primi | Unstuffed shell pasta, ricotta cheese, salsa alla marinara | $27.00 |
| 30 | Eggplant Parmesan | secondi | Breaded & pan fried sliced eggplant topped with marinara sauce, parmesan & mozzarella cheese | $30.00 |
Rao's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Rao's food category to save money on your next order
contorni
$15.00
8 items
dolci
$16.00
10 items
insalate e zuppe
$19.20
5 items
antipasti
$23.00
6 items
primi
$29.50
10 items
secondi
$42.87
15 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Rao's — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Rao's doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Rao's.
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