How Many Ravioli Per Person? A 24-Piece Box Serving Guide

Planning ravioli for dinner? For Nicola’s Marketplace’s 24-piece boxes, plan on 6–8 ravioli per person as a main course. One box serves 3–4 people, consistent with the serving guidance on our Beef Short Rib, Cheese, and Pork Osso Buco Ravioli listings.

Starter or main: how many ravioli should you serve?

• Starter or small pasta course: 3–4 ravioli per person. This is our suggested portion when another main course follows. A 24-piece box makes 6–8 starter portions.
• Main course: 6–8 ravioli per person. Serve 6 with generous sides or other courses, or 8 when ravioli is the centerpiece. A 24-piece box serves 3–4 people.

These are planning ranges for these ravioli, not a universal rule for every size of filled pasta. Adjust for appetites and the rest of your menu. For especially hungry guests, have extra available.

How many 24-piece boxes do you need?

For four guests, one box gives each person 6 ravioli. For six guests, two boxes give each person 8. For eight guests, two boxes give each person 6. If you want 8 ravioli each for four guests, you’ll need 32 pieces, so buy two boxes and reserve the remainder according to the package directions.

Choose your ravioli

• Beef Short Rib Ravioli: filled with braised beef short ribs, ricotta, and Parmigiano Reggiano for a rich centerpiece.
• Cheese Ravioli: a comforting cheese-filled choice made with DOP Parmigiano Reggiano.
• Pork Osso Buco Ravioli: filled with pork shanks braised in apple cider and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Each of these boxes contains 24 pieces and is listed as 3–4 servings. Choose your filling, then use the same portion plan.

Make it a dinner party

For an aperitivo, ravioli main, and sweet finish, follow The Perfect Italian Dinner Party Menu. Start with 6 ravioli per guest when you’re serving a generous appetizer spread and dessert; choose 8 for a more substantial pasta main. Keep the sauce simple so the filling can shine.