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Tuesday 12pm - 10pm Wednesday 12pm - 10pm Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday 12pm - 11pm Saturday 12:01pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Rawa

Name: Rawa
Address: 838 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06515, US
Telephone: +19178930784
Price range: $$

From the freshest salads and dips in town, to our perfectly marinated lamb and chicken dishes, all -

06/04/2026

🍕 Public Service Announcement: Choosing a pizza at RAWA may be the hardest decision you’ll make all week. 😅

Margherita? Red? Green? RAWA? We’ve got a pizza for every mood and every craving. Whether you’re grabbing lunch, feeding the family, or just avoiding cooking tonight (we support that decision 😉), RAWA has your pizza fix covered.

Fresh ingredients, handmade goodness, and flavors that keep you coming back for “just one more slice.”

Stop by, dine in, or order online and let us handle dinner tonight. 🍕❤️

05/30/2026

🌧️ Rain, rain, go away… or else I’ll eat and drink all day! 🍷🍕🥙

Actually… that’s not much of a threat when you’re at RAWA. 😏

The forecast may be gloomy, but our food, drinks, and cozy atmosphere are serving sunshine all day long. Whether you’re craving our delicious lamb chops, merguez or kebab, we’ve got the perfect excuse to stay dry and stay satisfied.

So if the rain won’t quit, neither should your appetite. 😉

📍 See you at RAWA!

05/29/2026

☎️ Your weekend called…
It said stop staring into the fridge every 20 minutes 👀🥴 and come to RAWA instead 😭🔥

We’ve got sizzling kebabs 🍢🔥, fresh pita 🫓, loaded salads 🥗, pizzas 🍕, wings 🍗, cocktails 🍸🍹, fresh squeezed juices 🍊✨, and enough flavor to turn your “quick dinner” into a 3 hour hangout 😮‍💨🙌

Whether you’re dodging cooking 🍳❌, avoiding dishes 🧼🚫, or just professionally hungry 🤝🐷… RAWA is the move this weekend 🔥🎉

Bring the crew 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️
Order everything 😈🍽️
No regrets 😎👏

05/24/2026

Memorial Weekend rain washed out the backyard BBQ plans? 🌧️ No worries… RAWA has enough room for the whole fam AND we definitely serve up the plates 🍽️🔥

Skip the soggy burgers and come feast on kebabs, pizzas, fresh dips, wings, cocktails, and all the comfort food your long weekend deserves. Rain outside… full tables and full stomachs inside 😎

We’ll keep the food hot while Mother Nature figures herself out ☔️

05/22/2026

Nobody likes Mondays……

But at RAWA we’re making the start of your week taste a whole lot better with HALF PRICE bottles of wine ALL DAY every Monday & Tuesday 🍾

Because surviving Monday deserves a reward… and honestly so does Tuesday for being Monday’s annoying little cousin. 😭🍷

Grab your crew, order your favorites, and keep the weekend energy alive at RAWA.

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05/19/2026

The weather outside has everyone feeling like a kebab on a stick… luckily at RAWA we prefer our kebabs on the grill, not our customers 🥵🔥😂

Come cool off during happy hour with ice cold drinks, fresh squeezed lemonade 🍋, refreshing hibiscus 🌺, or an ice cold cocktail 🧡

Mon–Fri | 3PM–6PM
$5 beers & wines 🍷🍺

Beat the heat, grab some bites, and stop pretending cooking at home sounds fun in this weather.

05/15/2026

Weekend forecast: warming up ☀️
But luckily at RAWA we stay warm alllll year round 😌🍲

So while Mother Nature figures herself out, pop in for a bowl of our steaming homemade soup, fresh pita, and all the cozy vibes your weekend deserves.

Because honestly… soup season never really ends at RAWA 😏

05/12/2026

Lunch time can’t come fast enough 🤤🔥

Whether you’re rolling solo or bringing your foodie partner in crime, RAWA’s Mixed Grille is calling your name.

Juicy lamb chops, perfectly seasoned lamb kebab, tender chicken kebab, creamy hummus, fresh warm pita, and sautéed onions & peppers all piled up like the feast you deserve 😮‍💨🍢

Available for 2 or individual size… because sharing is optional around here 👀

See you at lunch 🍽️

05/11/2026

Another amazing week of Art Walk in the books ✨
And we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate all the incredible moms out there 💐

From midweek bites and cocktails to Mother’s Day memories shared around the table — thank you for making RAWA part of it all. ❤️

No matter the occasion… date nights, family dinners, celebrations, or “I don’t feel like cooking” kind of nights — RAWA is always here with good food, good vibes, and open arms. 🍷🔥🥂

See you again this week friends 😘

05/06/2026

Breaking news: RAWA pizzas are not for sharing… unless you’re feeling generous 🍕😏

We’re talking crispy crust, bold flavors, and toppings that don’t play around. From classic go-to’s to pies that make you do a double take — every single one is built to hit.

The real problem?You came in for a pizza… now you’re mentally ordering three.

No judgment. We’ve seen it happen. A lot. 👀

Pull up, grab your favorite (or don’t choose at all), and let the pizza decisions spiral begin 🔥🍕

05/04/2026

Your 3–6PM plans just got an upgrade 😌

RAWA Happy Hour
Mon–Fri | 3PM–6PM

$5 beers 🍺
$5 wines 🍷

Pull up, pour up, and pretend you don’t have responsibilities. Mezze mandatory.

05/02/2026

Rainy weekends hit different… 🌧️

Like yeah, we could stay home…OR we could pull up to RAWA, pretend we’re in a cozy Mediterranean escape, and absolutely demolish a lineup of falafel, chicken kebabs, lamb kebabs, moussaka, and loaded salads like the weekend deserves 😌

Because honestly… if you’re not dipping, skewering, and eating your way through the rain… are you even doing the weekend right?

Rain outside. Flavor inside. Let’s get it 🍽️🔥

04/30/2026

Summer plans = good friends, great drinks, and even better food ☀️🍹

Skip the wait and make it easy — order online or reserve your table now at rawainc.com

Whether it’s a last-minute dinner or a full night out, RAWA’s got the vibes waiting for you 🔥

04/15/2026

You asked… we heard your cries 👀🔥

RAWA is officially adding TWO new items to the menu that we KNOW you can’t get enough of…

🥩 Clay-baked lamb kofta — juicy, flavorful, and served with a side of rice (aka your new obsession)

🔥 Mixed grille platter — because choosing just one meat? Yeah… we don’t do that here

Come hungry. Leave questioning why you didn’t try this sooner 😏

04/02/2026

🌸🐣 Easter just got a whole lot more delicious at RAWA 🐣🌸

This Easter, we’re serving up the kind of specials you actually want in your basket…

🔥 Mixed Grille
🍖 Lamb Shank

All for just $33 — and yes, it comes with a complimentary glass of wine (because the Easter Bunny knows what’s up 🍷😉)

Skip the cooking, skip the stress… and come celebrate with bold flavors, good vibes, and a table full of favorites.

This is one Easter tradition you don’t want to miss.

03/26/2026

Not everyone knows this… but RAWA has tajins on the menu 👀

Yeah, we’ve been keeping it a little too lowkey—but some secrets are just too good not to share.

Our tajins are fully customizable to your party size and your craving of the day—lamb, chicken, or veggie… you really can’t go wrong 🤤

All you have to do? Call us the day before and we’ll make it happen like magic ✨

Consider this your official insider tip… don’t say we never did anything for you 😉

03/11/2026

Happy midweek! 😮‍💨 Need a little motivation to get through that hump? We’ve got you covered.

Swing by RAWA and treat yourself to some of the BEST sweets around 🍰✨ From flaky baklava dripping in honey to other irresistible Mediterranean desserts, it’s the perfect little pick-me-up your Wednesday deserves.

Because honestly… sometimes the only thing getting us through the week is dessert 😏

Come grab something sweet and power through the rest of the week with us at RAWA

03/09/2026

Summer bodies are made in the spring… and RAWA is here to help 😉☀️

If you’re trying to get that summer body back in shape, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor. At RAWA we’ve got all the fresh, feel-good eats to keep you on track and satisfied.

Think creamy fresh dips, crisp veggies, vibrant salads, and fresh-squeezed orange juice that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass. 🍊✨

Healthy doesn’t have to be boring — and at RAWA it definitely isn’t. Come fuel your body with real ingredients, bold Mediterranean flavors, and food that actually makes you feel good.

Your summer glow-up starts here. 💪🥗🔥

03/05/2026

At RAWA, nothing comes from a box… everything comes from the heart. ❤️

From our fresh baked pita straight out of the oven, to our dips whipped up daily, to every dish that hits your table — it’s all made fresh, from scratch, with a whole lot of love.

Because great food isn’t rushed… it’s crafted. And trust us, you can taste the difference.

Come hungry. Leave happy. That’s the RAWA way.

03/03/2026

Did you know that we were TOP 5 in CT for Chicken Wings in 2025?! 😏🔥

Yes… your favorite Mediterranean spot is out here competing with the wing giants and casually landing in the top five.

At RAWA Mediterranean Fusion we don’t just serve hummus and falafel… we apparently SLAY wings too.

Crispy.
Juicy.
Flavorful.
Full main-character energy.

Who knew the same kitchen that brings you moussaka and fresh pita would have Connecticut talking about our wings like this?

Moral of the story: never underestimate a Mediterranean restaurant with flavor in its DNA.

Come see what top 5 tastes like.
Come hungry.

03/02/2026

At RAWA, we don’t do basic… we do bite after bite of obsession 🍕

Craving something classic? We’ve got you.
Feeling adventurous? Say less.
Vegetarian? Meat lover? Somewhere in between? There’s a pizza here calling your name.

From our traditional za’atar pizza that tastes like home, to fresh veggie-loaded favorites like the RAWA, to perfectly cheesy creations that stretch for dayssssss like@our Margarita🤤 — every pie is made fresh, baked hot, and served with that RAWA love.

One visit won’t be enough… so bring friends and order a few. Sharing is caring (but no judgment if you don’t).

Which pizza are you choosing first? 👇🍕

03/01/2026

Happy March 1st 🌷✨

New month. New goals. Same cravings 😏

Start March off the right way and come indulge in our mouth-watering lamb shank — slow cooked, fall-off-the-bone perfection that you’ve been dreaming about all week.

Available Friday, Saturday & Sunday only… because something this good deserves a little exclusivity 😉

Don’t let the first weekend of March pass you by without treating yourself. You’ve earned it.

02/27/2026

As Mother Nature teases us with spring vibes ☀️ just days before possibly throwing another snowstorm our way ❄️🙄… we’ve got the perfect way to handle this emotional rollercoaster.

Snap into spring mode with our fresh, vibrant salads made with the crispest ingredients 🥗✨
OR cozy back up with our bubbling, straight-out-the-oven moussaka that hugs you from the inside out 🔥🍲
Can’t commit? (We get it. The weather can’t either.) Go for the sampler — your choice of 4 dips, warm pita, and zero regrets 😌🫓

No matter what’s falling from the sky, it’s always perfect inside at RAWA.

02/21/2026

Good morningggg ☀️

Idk about you but I woke up from DREAMING about that lamb shank… and now I’m up, hungry, and emotionally attached. 😩😂

Like why was I in a full relationship with a slow-roasted, fall-off-the-bone masterpiece at 6am?!

I mean look at that perfection. That crispy outside. That tender, juicy inside. The way it just casually slides off the bone like it has no responsibilities. Meanwhile I’m over here making coffee trying to act normal.

Don’t miss out. We’re now serving lamb shank EVERY Friday, Saturday & Sunday — and clearly it’s living rent free in my head.

Come get yours before I start texting it “u up?” again. 🥴🔥

02/20/2026

Still recovering from all the love in the air ❤️✨

A (slightly late 😅) THANK YOU to everyone who chose to spend their Valentine’s Day with us at RAWA. You filled our tables, our hearts, and yes… kept us running all night long! We truly felt the love.

A huge shoutout to Madison Blues for setting the perfect mood with their beautiful sounds. You guys made the night feel extra magical.

And if we didn’t post many pictures… it’s because it was just THAT busy! 📸🔥 Sometimes when the vibes are that good, you don’t stop to snap — you just soak it all in.

Thank you for celebrating love, food, music, and community with us. We couldn’t have asked for a better crowd. Until the next special night at RAWA… 🥂💘

Address

838 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT
06515

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 11pm
Saturday	12:01pm - 11pm
Sunday	12pm - 10pm

Telephone

+19178930784

Website

http://rawainc.com/

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