South Philly’s Ristorante Pesto Wins Rachael Ray’s Pasta Showdown

Giovanni and Maria Varallo of Ristorante Pesto on the Rachael Ray Show

Giovanni Varallo and his daughter Maria of South Philly’s Ristorante Pesto competed this morning on the Rachael Ray Show for Rae’s Little Italy Showdown title for best pasta. The restaurateurs put their signature cavatelli topped with lobster, crab, and shrimp against teams from New York and San Francisco.

Check out the winners announcement:

Ristorante Pesto took home the pasta and meatballs inspired trophy, you’ll see more of Ristorante Pesto, located at 1915 South Broad Street, and their winning pasta on 6ABC today at 4 p.m.

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