ravioli UK /ɹæ.viːˈəʊ.li/US /ɹæ.viˈoʊ.li/ noun4 •Small square parcels of pasta filled with meat, cheese, spinach etc. •A dish made with ravioli. •(informal) by analogy, similar dishes/pastas from non-Italian cuisines. •(informal) Synonym of dumpling, dishes similar to Italian ravioli, stuffed doughs and pastries. formsraviolis