About Ma Raffa’s Italian Restaurant

Learn how Ma Raffa’s began, where our Sicilian family recipes came from, and how a simple idea in the early 1950s grew into a New Bedford Italian restaurant known for spaghetti, meatballs, and thin-crust pizza.

Discover what Ma Raffa's is known for, from thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian food to four generations of family ownership, affordable prices, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere that has made it a New Bedford tradition since 1956.

Looking for thin-crust pizza in New Bedford? Discover the story behind Ma Raffa's signature thin-crust pizza, a South Coast favorite enjoyed by generations since 1956.

Discover why generations of South Coast families have gathered at Ma Raffa's since 1956. Affordable prices, generous portions, homemade Italian food, and a welcoming atmosphere make Ma Raffa's a family-friendly New Bedford tradition.

Need food for a party, graduation, office lunch, family gathering, or special event? Ma Raffa's offers party trays, large group orders, family meals, and group dining options in New Bedford for gatherings of all sizes.

Learn how Ma Raffa’s supports New Bedford schools, teams, nonprofits, and local organizations through community partnerships and restaurant fundraising opportunities.

See Ma Raffa’s 2025 SouthCoast Community’s Choice Awards, including wins for Takeout, Family-Friendly Dining, and Lunch, plus finalist recognition in Italian Food, Pizza, and All-Around Restaurant.

Explore Ma Raffa’s dine-in, takeout, drinks, party pickup, lunch specials, weekly deals, and online ordering options all in one place.

Plan your visit to Ma Raffa’s for dine-in, takeout, delivery or party pickup. We’re open from 11 AM to 8:30 PM Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Tuesdays.

Find our New Bedford location, phone number, directions, social media accounts and contact information. Reach out with questions about menus, large orders, group dining, fundraisers, or your upcoming visit.