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Rawa Mediterranean Fusion

4.5 (6)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
838 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515-1779

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Rawa Mediterranean Fusion

4.5
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
New Haven

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Innovative
Rawa Restaurant in New Haven, CT is your premier destination for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Enjoy an extensive selection of beer on tap, wine, and handcrafted cocktails. Our diverse menu caters to vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and omnivores, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that seats up to 40 guests. Please contact us for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Fountain St and Rock Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Half-priced bottles of wine Mondays and Tuesday!

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Join us Mondays and Tuesdays for half-priced bottles of wine (reds, whites, rosés)! We have a selection of Mediterranean grapes as well as some familiar American classics. See ya there! Offer only valid with the purchase of food.

    Half-priced bottles of wine Mondays and Tuesday! Photo
  • Happy Hour

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Join us all day Mondays for half-priced bottles of wine and the rest of the weekdays 2-5 for discounted drinks, apps, and pizzas!

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Rawa Mediterranean Fusion.

4.5

4.5
(6)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

6 Reviews
  1. Jill Gold

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was extremely nice. Of course with just being 2 people we over ordered. We had the sampler platter with freshly made pita , which was delicious. We shared Falafel and wings.The Falafel was fried to perfection crispy on the outside and very soft texture on the inside. All of our food was made fresh to order. We will definitely be eating there again in the near future.

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  2. Ajit

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 16, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I will not go there again during my routine drive via New Heaven. The guy at front desk didn’t seem to care that I had reservation via OT, may be because the seats were available. I ordered a drink, salad and sandwich. All came almost at once. The falafel sandwich wasn’t a sandwich - it was a wrap! So either they need to correct the menu or acknowledge that they don’t have bread; it was very dry. I had to wait far too long to ask for Tahini. Finally, a server girl saw I was trying to find someone, she was courteous and brought me tahini since I mentioned the ‘sandwich’ was dry. She politely apologized and didn’t bill me for the tahini. The original server, didn’t care much even when I told him that I had to get some tahini and the reason. The falafel wasnt crunchy at all, but was a denser ball. The saffron drink was sugary, I didn’t taste the ginger much, neither much saffron. The salad was salty and the ‘sandwich’ lacked enough salt. So I ‘unwrapped’ the sandwich and added the falafel to the salad. The aggregate taste was perfect! Loved it. But I came up with this idea just 2 bites before I finished my food. Yes, parking was a bit pain. The back side was full, the street parking was not available, so I parked in the nearby park. This is how it was my Sunday evening.

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  3. sean Gold

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolute Westville gem!!! If you haven’t eaten here you are missing out. Save room for the baclava.

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  4. Jana Gold

    New York City94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is very difficult for me to find a restaurant that my wife and I can enjoy a meal at as she is a Vegan and I am not. Along comes RAWA. We ate a late lunch at RAWA this past Wednesday. Lovely atmosphere, our server Rafa was attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable and the food was outstanding. My wife had the chopped salad and the appetizer sampler plate and I started with the citrus chicken soup and the chicken wings. We thoroughly enjoyed ALL of the food we ordered including the homemade pita bread that was served with the appetizer sampler plate. The soup, appetizers, salad and wings were all delicious. We look forward to returning soon and introducing family that live nearby to RAWA.

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  5. warygary Gold

    New York City20 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    When RAWA opened, it was a classy place. Now it feels kind of cheap. The upholstery on the seats is cracking, there are a few broken windows that are taped up, and the service is slow. The food is still very tasty, but I miss the time when it felt more special.

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  6. ALSA

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Unbelievably good! The dips were outstanding, fresh, fragrant, authentic! The Muhammara was out favorite. The falafel was fantastic as well - surprising light with great texture. Staff and service were so kind. Cannot wait to return again.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that seats up to 40 guests. Please contact us for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Fountain St and Rock Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Rawa feels warm and inviting, with colorful, artistic decor, smooth jazzy/soulful music, and a cozy dining room, plus occasional live bands, DJs and bellydance nights that add a festive touch.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothing is perfectly appropriate for dining at Rawa.

For a lively, musical night, attend Rawa’s monthly bellydance/live-music evening now held on Friday evenings around 6:30–8:00 pm; for a quieter meal, reviewers note early Sunday service (shortly after opening) can be very calm.

Yes, Rawa runs distinct live-music/bellydance evenings (a monthly bellydance night now on Friday evenings around 6:30–8pm) and guests also report online ordering through the restaurant website automatically redeems loyalty discounts for past orders.

Yes, families dine here regularly and multiple reviewers mention children enjoying dishes like Zaatar pizza, lentils, and grilled chicken, with staff described as welcoming to families.

Friday evenings are a great pick, reviewers note the monthly bellydance and live-music night moved from Wednesday to Friday (about 6:30–8 pm), making it a fun night out.

Yes, Rawa says it caters to vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians, and the menus include explicitly labelled items like the Mamyaldi Vegan Pizza and a Vegetarian Biryani; reviewers also note gluten-free options on the menu.

Guests often describe portions as generous and filling at Rawa, with multiple reviewers praising the generous plates and leaving comfortably satisfied.

Yes, guests report excellent Valentine's Day visits and praise Rawa's warm, intimate atmosphere and attentive service, making it a strong choice for a special evening.

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Rawa Mediterranean Fusion

4.5
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
New Haven

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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