Origin
Toasted ravioli may have originated in Sicily, where fried ravioli containing a sweet filling is a traditional Christmas time dish.
Many claims have been made as to the original creation of toasted ravioli in the United States, but the true origin of this dish remains unknown. Meanwhile, many chefs on The Hill stake their claims: Chef Terry Hill says he invented the dish at Oldani's restaurant in 1933. The restaurant was located where Mama Campisi's restaurant is now, on the St. Louis Hill at 2132 Edwards Street. Another popular claim revolves around Charlie Gitto's restaurant (then known as "Angelo's"). According to that tale, in 1947, a chef at Angelo's accidentally dropped the pasta into oil instead of water. The chef who dropped the toasted ravioli was Gina Oldani, the sister of Angelo Oldani, owner of Oldani's and Angelo's restaurants. Charlie Gitto was Angelo's maitre d at the time. He purchased the restaurant after Angelo Oldani's death.
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