Family-Owned Italian Restaurant in New Bedford Since 1956
Ma Raffa’s serves thin-crust pizza, homemade Italian dinners, pasta, meatballs, lunch specials, beer, wine, and family meals from our restaurant on Rockdale Avenue. Join us for dine-in lunch or dinner, or order takeout, delivery, and party-sized food for gatherings and events.
Voted a SouthCoast Community’s Choice Awards winner for Takeout, Family-Friendly Dining, and Lunch, Ma Raffa’s combines a New Bedford tradition dating to 1956 with affordable meals, generous portions, and the recipes local families have returned to for generations.
Voted Best Takeout, Best Family-Friendly Dining, and Best Lunch in New Bedford and on the SouthCoast
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SouthCoast Community's Choice Winner
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Best Takeout
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Best Family-Friendly Dining
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Best Lunch
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Finalist Best Italian Restaurant
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Finalist Best All-Around Restaurant
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Finalist Best Pizza
Customer Favorites: Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food in New Bedford
Guests come back for Ma Raffa’s homemade thin-crust pizza, signature tomato sauce, classic Italian and pasta dinners, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, soup, salads, appetizers, desserts, homemade baked goods, beer, wine, sangria, canned cocktails, weekly specials, and party pickup options.
Why Order Takeout or Delivery Directly from Ma Raffa’s?
Order through the Ma Raffa’s website for the easiest way to get your favorite thin-crust pizza, Italian dinners, pasta, subs, salads, family meals, and specials for pickup or delivery.
Website delivery orders receive the same menu prices as our dine-in and pickup menus, with no third-party menu markups. Delivery service fees may still apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ma Raffa’s located?
Ma Raffa’s Italian Restaurant is located at 85 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740.
Does Ma Raffa’s offer takeout?
Yes. You can order Ma Raffa’s takeout online through our website or by calling the store at 508-992-8467.
Does Ma Raffa’s offer delivery?
Yes. Delivery ordering is available through the Ma Raffa’s website. Website delivery orders receive the same menu prices as our dine-in and pickup menus. Delivery service fees may still apply, and deliveries may be completed by a third-party delivery service.
What kind of food does Ma Raffa’s serve?
Ma Raffa’s serves homemade Italian food, homemade thin-crust pizza, pasta dinners, meatballs, lasagna, parmigiana, appetizers, soup, salads, desserts, family meals, and weekly specials. Many of our Italian classics feature Ma’s signature tomato sauce made from the original family recipe.
Is Ma Raffa’s family-owned?
Yes. Ma Raffa’s is a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant spanning 4 generations with roots in New Bedford dating back to the 1950s and recipes originating in Sicily before then.
Does Ma Raffa’s have dine-in seating?
Yes. Ma Raffa’s offers dine-in service for both lunch and dinner along with takeout and delivery. There is also a semi-private dining space that can be reserved for up to 20 people.
Which areas does Ma Raffa’s serve?
Ma Raffa’s welcomes guests from New Bedford and surrounding South Coast communities, including Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Westport, Mattapoisett and beyond. Delivery availability may vary by location.
What are Ma Raffa's dining, takeout and delivery hours?
Ma Raffa’s is open Wednesday through Monday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM for dine-in lunch, dine-in dinner, takeout, and delivery. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
Does Ma Raffa’s offer party pickup or catering-style orders?
Yes. Ma Raffa’s offers party trays, family-size meals, pizza, appetizers, salads, and other options for gatherings, workplaces, teams, and events. We also offer semi-private group dining for up to 20 guests. Contact the restaurant to discuss larger orders, timing, availability, and delivery.
Does Ma Raffa’s offer vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Ma Raffa’s offers vegetarian pasta options, salads, appetizers, and gluten-free pizza options. Guests with allergies or dietary restrictions should contact the restaurant directly before ordering.
Why We're One of New Bedford's Favorite Italian Restaurants
Since 1956, families across New Bedford and the South Coast have come to Ma Raffa’s for thin-crust pizza, homemade meatballs, lasagna, spaghetti, weekday lunch specials, takeout, delivery, and family-friendly dining. Many customers mention the thin-crust pizza, generous portions, friendly service, and long New Bedford tradition in their reviews.
