Homemade ravioli is more than just a meal—it’s an edible love letter to Italy. Whether you’re rolling out pillowy cheese ravioli, scooping up sweet butternut squash parcels, or diving into a spinach-filled sensation, ravioli is comfort food royalty. But let’s be honest, no ravioli dish should travel solo.

This is your ultimate guide to 61 show-stealing side dishes that turn your ravioli dinner into a full-blown feast. We’ve got crunchy salads, buttery breads, creamy sauces, and soul-hugging veggie combos.

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Classic Caesar Salad
Crunchy romaine, buttery croutons, zesty Caesar dressing, and enough Parmesan to make your Nonna proud. It’s bold, briny, and made to mingle with ravioli.

Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, torn basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. This one screams estate italiana and brings brightness to heavier ravioli dishes.

Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Peppery arugula + zingy lemon + shaved Parmesan = balance. The ultimate light-and-sharp contrast to your creamy pasta pillows.

Spinach Salad with Feta & Red Onion
Tangy feta, earthy spinach, and a vinaigrette that bites just enough. This salad’s here to cut through the richness and lift every bite.

Tomato Basil Salad
Thick tomato slices, torn basil leaves, sea salt, olive oil. That’s it. It’s summer on a plate—and the easiest way to freshen up a ravioli-heavy spread.

Roasted Parmesan Green Beans
Crispy, salty, cheesy green beans roasted until golden. They bring crunch and colour with almost no effort.

Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Quick, garlicky, and loaded with iron. It’s a side that says, “Sure, we’re being indulgent—but we’re also eating our greens.”

Balsamic Roasted Red Peppers
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with colour. A side dish that’s as easy as it is dramatic.

Caramelized Onions
Low and slow till they’re golden and jammy. A sneaky upgrade that doubles as a topping or a side on its own.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes, but make them extra with roasted garlic. Perfect for scooping, swirling, and stealing the show from the ravioli.

Garlic Bread
Toasty, buttery, garlicky slices that soak up every last bit of sauce. This one’s non-negotiable.

Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Crunchy crostini topped with juicy tomatoes and basil. It’s basically a love letter to summer—and a great way to start your ravioli dinner.

Cheesy Breadsticks with Marinara
Warm, gooey breadsticks ready to be dipped, twirled, and devoured. Kids (and adults) will beg for more.

Stuffed Mushrooms
Cream cheese, garlic, herbs—baked into bite-sized mushrooms that feel a little posh but taste like comfort.

Antipasto Platter
Olives, salami, marinated veggies, mozzarella balls. This is your “I didn’t feel like cooking much” but somehow made it fancy moment.

Classic Marinara
Tomato. Garlic. Herbs. The OG. If ravioli is the star, marinara is the mic drop.

Alfredo Sauce
Creamy, dreamy, and perfect with cheese ravioli. It’s like wrapping your taste buds in a cashmere blanket.

Fresh Basil Pesto
Basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil. Green gold. Pesto adds brightness and bite to anything it touches.

Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Nutty butter + crispy sage = butternut ravioli’s soulmate. This sauce whispers elegance with every spoonful.

Spicy Garlic Oil with Red Pepper Flakes
Want heat? Heat you shall have. Garlic and chili flakes in olive oil—simple, fast, and totally addictive.

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter
A dish that deserves to marry itself. Serve with extra sage butter, because you’re worth it.

Lobster Ravioli with Cream Sauce
Posh, rich, and utterly indulgent. If you’re going all out, go with this luxury pairing.

Cheesy Polenta
Creamy cornmeal with melted cheese swirled through. Soft, spoonable heaven.

Creamed Spinach
Rich, velvety spinach loaded with cream and garlic. A comforting classic that plays well with pasta.

Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Punchy cheese and crunchy nuts—this is a flavour bomb that adds sophistication to the meal.

Roasted Seasonal Veggies
Whatever’s in season, roast it. The char, the colour, the caramelisation—chef’s kiss.

Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Protein-packed, fresh, and fabulous. A salad that won’t leave you feeling cheated.

Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan
Smoky, crisp, and topped with cheese. Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for Tuesday.

Zucchini Noodles in Garlic Oil
Low-carb? Sure. But also full-flavour. Zoodles keep things light and bright.

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Peppers
Roasted bell peppers filled with cheesy greens. So good, you’ll forget it’s technically a vegetable.

Mediterranean Couscous
Light, fluffy couscous tossed with feta, olives, and tomatoes. It’s sunshine in a bowl.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Earthy and sweet, with crispy edges. A warm hug on the side of your plate.

Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Not-quite-a-main, not-just-a-side. This one holds its own next to ravioli.

Zucchini Fritters
Crispy little disks of zucchini goodness. Like latkes, but make it Italian(ish).

Creamy Coleslaw
Crisp, tangy, and cool. Balances rich ravioli with refreshing crunch.

Herbed Rice Pilaf
Light, fluffy, and herby. A palate cleanser that earns its spot on your table.

Mushroom Risotto
Creamy, earthy, and loaded with umami. Ravioli’s gourmet bestie.

Corn & Avocado Salad
Zesty, crunchy, creamy—this salad’s doing the most in the best way.

Baked Ratatouille
Rustic, French, veggie-packed deliciousness. Works surprisingly well with ravioli.

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
All the mashed potato feels, minus the starch crash. Garlic-forward and fab.

Pasta e Fagioli
Yes, pasta on pasta. Fight me. Beans, broth, and a bowl of comfort.

Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa, beans, and flavour galore. It’s a full meal pretending to be a side.

Cucumber & Tomato Salad
Light, crisp, herby. Basically summer’s version of a palate cleanser.

Herbed Potato Wedges
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Like your favourite chip shop upgraded for Italy.

Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy, sweet, garlicky clouds. Pair this with a sharp sauce and revel in contrast.

Sesame Green Beans
Green beans get a glow-up with sesame oil and seeds. Unexpected and totally addictive.

Fried Caprese Salad
Mozzarella balls + tomatoes + basil = yes. Fry the cheese? Even better.

Chickpea Salad
Protein-packed, zingy, and easy to prep ahead. Great for balancing a rich plate.

Savory Spinach Quiche
A slice of cheesy, eggy delight. Makes your table look extra fancy.

Ratatouille Pasta Bake
Because pasta should be friends with pasta. Comfort meets colour.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy, protein-packed, and great for nibbling between bites.

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Roasted sprouts with a balsamic glaze. That one side dish even sprout-haters love.

Minestrone Soup
Warming, hearty, and full of veggies. Ideal for stretching ravioli into a full-on feast.

Eggplant Caponata
Sweet, sour, salty eggplant in a chunky stew. Can be served warm or cold—it’s always a win.

Zucchini & Corn Fritters
Pan-fried sunshine. Crispy, chewy, and fabulous with pesto or sour cream.

Grilled Veggie Skewers
Charred, colourful, and ideal for BBQ nights or a summer pasta al fresco.

Cheesy Grits
Southern soul meets Italian heart. Rich, creamy, and ridiculously good.

Apple Cabbage Slaw
Tangy, sweet, and crunchy—great for cutting through heavy sauces.

Fennel & Orange Salad
Fresh, citrusy, and refreshing. A total curveball that works shockingly well.

Stuffed Portobellos with Cheese & Spinach
A meatless masterpiece. Elegant, filling, and oh-so-satisfying.

Olive Tapenade & Rustic Bread
Salty, bold, and best shared. Pile it high on a crusty slice and you’re in business.

From zingy salads to garlicky mash, and roasted veggies to creamy sauces—these 61 side dishes are here to level up your ravioli game. Pick your favourites, mix and match, or build a spread worthy of a Roman banquet. Your ravioli isn’t just a meal—it’s the main event, and now it has the opening acts it deserves.