RAO's reviews and discussion

4.7

94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Clean, low-sugar ingredient list
  • Rich, homemade-style tomato flavor
  • Versatile, pasta-and-pizza performance
  • Strong variety, including arrabbiata
  • Occasionally acidic marinara profile
  • Slightly oily sauce texture
  • Inconsistent vodka sauce boldness
  • Perceived post-acquisition quality shifts

RAO’s earns high marks in reviews for delivering fresh, homemade‑tasting sauces with clean, low‑sugar ingredients and standout varieties like Arrabbiata, Vodka, and Sensitive Marinara that many consider the best jarred options. Reviews also flag drawbacks: frequent comments about a higher price, occasional acidity or oiliness, mixed opinions on marinara and vodka sauce boldness, and concerns from a few about quality changes post‑acquisition.

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189 reviews and posts

  • Even though it was bought by a big corporation, it’s still my go-to tomato sauce.

  • buy them bulk from costco so it's a lot cheaper. everyone raves about it but it's just regular marinara sauce to me...?

  • A lot of sauces and perfect for pasta night.

    Consumer
  • Rao's is my favorite pasta sauce hands down. For starters, they have so many different variations (marinara, arrabbiata, vodka sauce, sensitive stomach, etc). My favorite is the arrabbiata. I love the sauces so much I always keep some stocked in my pantry. I've gotten my friends and family hooked on their sauces as well and everyone has amazing things to say. These jars can be a bit pricey, ringing in just under ten dollars, but I am more than willing to pay it for the amazing flavor.

  • Pretty good for off the shelf, when we don't feel like making sauce ourselves we always go RAO's

  • Raos is the best sauce there is in my opinion! It has great ingredients and tastes great too! It is my go-to for sauce. I use it on pizza or for any pasta dishes I make and love it every time! I’ve tried several of their flavors and they have all been really good.

  • Yummmm - so good, Rao's is now a staple in my kitchen. Simply delicious, could be eaten by itself.

  • I never thought paying more for tomato sauce was worth it until I tried the Rao's jars. My only complaint is that the green plastic packaging to hold two jars together is very tough to separate. There must be an easier and more eco-friendly way to bundle jars.

  • Rao's is great! I really enjoy their pasta sauces and soups. They also have very high quality pastas that you can get to accompany their sauces. I didn't overly love their marinara, I felt it was way too acidic. Otherwise I've loved everything else I've tried!

  • We've been eating this sauce for years and my kids love it. I really like that it doesn't taste like it has sugar in it and tastes as close to homemade as I've found you can get from a grocery store.

  • This is my favorite jarred sauce to use for pasta. Great as a base for some extra spices or veggies, and good on its own too! A staple in my kitchen.

  • Rao's is by far my favorite Sauce brand. They have a Sensitive Marinara sauce that is everything for someone who has a sensitive stomach like me. I love it on spaghetti or pizza. Yes, it's slightly more expensive, but the quality matches the price. My friend had some while she was visiting and it has become her go-to as well. Would 100% recommend giving it a try.

  • By far the best flavor profile of any readily available red sauce in grocery stores.

  • Rao’s Marinara sauce is my go-to pasta sauce. It’s keto-friendly (low carb/no added sugar) with no preservatives, so it’s a very “clean” option for folks trying to stay away from additives and preservatives. It’s a great base to start with, especially if you don’t have time to make your own. Add your favorite meats and veggies; I also like to add a little red wine for added flavor. Enjoy!!

  • RAOs is the only pasta sauce that does it right, in my opinion. My mother is a first generation Italian, and her mother and grandmother used Raos for their pasta sauces when they were in a pinch, or simply couldn’t be bothered to cook a whole sauce that simmers for hours to get that same flavor raos produces straight out the jar. I will always use raos in my household. 10/10 every time.

  • The absolute best spaghetti and Alfredo sauce from a jar! Hands down, far beyond the rest!