Ravioli vs. Pelmeni — What's the Difference?

Ravioli (Italian pronunciation: [raviˈɔli]; singular: raviolo, pronounced [raviˈɔlo]) are a type of pasta comprising a filling enveloped in thin pasta dough. Usually served in broth or with a sauce, they originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine.

Russian dumplings resembling ravioli.

Small pasta envelopes containing minced meat, fish, cheese, or vegetables, usually served with a sauce.

Pelmeni (Russian pronunciation: [pʲɪlʲˈmʲenʲɪ]; Russian: пельмeни—plural, пельмень Russian pronunciation: [pʲɪlʲˈmʲenʲ]—singular) are dumplings of Russian cuisine that consist of a filling wrapped in thin, unleavened dough. The debate about the exact place of origin is still active, with Ural and Siberia both maintaining strong claims.

A small casing of pasta with any of various fillings, such as chopped meat or cheese.

A dish made with ravioli.

Plural of raviolo

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.

Small circular or square cases of dough with savory fillings