Mamma Rao's

10/01/2026

At Mama Rao’s, Italian heritage has always meant family, food, and gathering around the table. 🇮🇹❤️

This October, we’re proud to celebrate the traditions and recipes that have been shared from one generation to the next—and that continue to bring family and friends together today.

Happy Italian Heritage Month from our family to yours. 🇮🇹

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/28/2026

The celebrations are just getting started at Mama Rao’s! 🥂🎉

From our Annual Halloween Party to Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Eve and our Annual New Year’s Eve Party, there’s plenty to look forward to as we close out 2026 together. ❤️

Save the dates, gather your family & friends, and make your reservations early—holiday tables are already starting to fill!

📅 Oct. 24 — Annual Halloween Party
🦃 Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving Dinner
🎄 Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Dinner
🥂 Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Party

More details and menus coming soon. Stay tuned!

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/25/2026

Crab cakes, but make them Mama Rao’s. 🦀✨
Three jumbo lump crab cakes served with shrimp, mixed salad, and covered in a rich lobster cream sauce.

And yes… the lobster cream sauce is every bit as good as it looks. 🤌🏼

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/24/2026

POV: Harry already knows your order before you even make it to the bar. 😂🍸

Aperol Spritz & Espresso Martini have entered the chat… and Hary’s heard enough.

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Fall has officially hit the bar at Mama Rao’s. 🍂🍸

Our full Autumn Cocktail Menu is here — from the Pumpkin Spice Martini and Wh***ey C***r to Apple C***r Sangria, Blackberry Moscow Mule & the Pomicello Martini.

Swipe for the full fall lineup →
Now the only question is… which one are you ordering first? 👀

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/21/2026

Good friends. Great w**e.
And apparently, never enough Caymus Vineyards 🍷

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/18/2026

25 years of Mama Rao’s. ❤️🇮🇹

Today we celebrate more than an anniversary — we celebrate 25 years of family, tradition, hard work, great food, and the people who have made Mama Rao’s what it is.

From the early days with Sal’s mom and dad, to familiar faces like Leo who are still with us today, to Sal continuing what his family started — these photos hold a whole lot of Mama Rao’s history.

So much has changed over 25 years, but the heart of this place never has.

To our family, our staff — past and present — and every customer who has walked through our doors, thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to 25 years of Mama Rao’s… and many more to come. 🥂❤️

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/17/2026

Some things deserve a closer look. 👀🍝

Lasagna della Casa — layers of tender pasta, seasoned meat, creamy béchamel, mozzarella & Parmigiano, baked in a rich tomato sauce.

On special now at Mama Rao’s. ❤️

And tomorrow… we’re taking you into the kitchen to see how it all comes together. 👨‍🍳

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/14/2026

This special deserves a close-up. 🍕✨
Crispy crust topped with fresh mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, fresh figs, baby arugula, grated Parmigiano and a balsamic reduction.

Sweet, salty, crispy—and only here for the week. Come get it while you can. 🤌🏼

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/11/2026

In remembrance of the lives lost, the heroes who gave everything, and the families forever impacted by September 11th.

25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

#911

09/09/2026

BREAKING NEWS 🚨🍝

We can’t argue with the research. Order the pasta. Live happier. It’s basically science. 😂

Consider this your sign to stop thinking about it and come get it at Mama Rao’s. ❤️🍝

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from our family to yours! 🇺🇸❤️

Here’s to good food, great company, and enjoying the unofficial final stretch of summer. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

09/02/2026

We’re not trying to rush summer… we promise. 😂🎃 But this party sells out FAST every year, so we’re getting a jump on it!

Mama Rao’s is celebrating 25 YEARS with our annual Halloween Party — and this year, we have even more to celebrate! 🥂🖤

Join us for a night of costumes, cocktails, food, giveaways and 25 years of memories.

🎃 Saturday, October 24th
🕗 8PM–Midnight
🥂 $75 per person — hors d’oeuvres, open bar & giveaways
👑 VIP: $150 per person — dinner + open bar, with VIP starting at 7PM

📍 6408 11th Ave, Brooklyn
🎟️ Don’t wait — this one fills up quickly! Call 718-745-2269 to purchase your tickets.

25 years. One unforgettable Halloween night. Let’s celebrate! 🥂🎃

09/01/2026

We take dessert very seriously around here. 🍫
Chocolate Mousse Cake from Aunt Butchie's Desserts and yes, it’s as good as it looks. 🤎

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

08/31/2026

Perhaps not. 🥩😂

She didn’t come to Mama Rao’s to order the salad… even though our salads are delicious. 😉

Order the steak. Have the w**e. No explanations necessary. 🍷

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

08/26/2026

Kinda chic to spend your night at Mama Rao’s. ✨🍸🍋

But we might be biased. 🤌

08/24/2026

Antipasto done right. 🇮🇹🤌

Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mozzarella, marinated olives, artichoke hearts & hot stuffed peppers. The perfect way to start the table.

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269

08/20/2026

American Lamb Chops done the Mama Rao’s way. 🔥

Tender, perfectly grilled lamb chops covered with a light Italian dressing and served with your choice of vegetable. Simple, classic, and seriously good. 🇮🇹🍽️

Come hungry. We’ll handle the rest.

📍 6408 11th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
📞 718-745-2269