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Raffaele & Maria Italian Food Restaurant & Pizzeria

Shop 6/2421 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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Find Raffaele & Maria Italian Food Restaurant & Pizzeria

Shop 6/2421 Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

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+61 439 202 454
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Raffaele & Maria Italian Food Restaurant & Pizzeria

Raffaele & Maria serves authentic Roman-style pizza and al dente pasta from an unassuming strip-mall counter in Boondall. Run directly by the husband-and-wife team, the kitchen skips commercial shortcuts in favor of classic technique. Diners heading to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre drop by for quick plates of carbonara made traditionally with eggs, speck, and cheese—no cream in sight. The pizzas come out thin-crusted with balanced toppings like the four-cheese or savory Montanara, alongside house-baked apple cake for dessert.

  • Traditional Roman Recipes: Pizzas bake with a classic thin crust, while pastas like the carbonara follow time-honored Roman technique using speck, egg, and cheese rather than cream.
  • Pre-Event Dining: Located in a Sandgate Road strip mall, this mom-and-pop eatery offers a quick, dependable feed just minutes from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
  • Owner-Run Kitchen: Owners Raffaele and Maria cook and run the floor themselves, greeting guests with warm, hands-on Italian hospitality.
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Why Diners Choose Raffaele & Maria

Why Boondall diners choose Raffaele & Maria for authentic Roman dining and pre-event meals

  • Traditional Roman Recipes & Ingredients

    Pizzas and pastas are prepared according to classic Roman culinary standards, utilizing traditional ingredients like speck, eggs, and al dente pasta over westernized fast-casual shortcuts.

    It was very traditional Italian, eggs, speck & parmesan.

    Chlo ZED

  • Distinct From Westernized Chains

    Pizzas feature balanced toppings and thin crusts, providing a genuine alternative to commercial, heavily westernized pizzerias.

    The pizza was absolutely delicious, on a completely different league from any other westernised pizza restaurant.

    Irene Joy

  • Prime Pre-Event Dining Near Boondall

    Conveniently situated along Sandgate Road near the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, it offers concertgoers a fast, dependable pre-show meal.

    Pre Boondall event feed and this little mum and pop place ticks all the boxes.

    Danny Breen

  • Fast Turnaround for Showgoers

    The stripped-back strip-mall setup prioritizes speed and direct culinary execution, ensuring quick turnarounds before evening performances.

    Quick dinner before a show at the Entertainment Centre.

    Colleen Mott

  • Warm Hospitality Direct From the Owners

    Guests are personally greeted and cared for by Raffaele and Maria, creating a genuine mom-and-pop family dining environment.

    Raffaele and Maria are incredibly welcoming, and the food is a true delight.

    Jerome

  • Welcomed Like Old Friends

    Longtime patrons and newcomers alike are embraced with familiar warmth that reflects personal pride in craft rather than transactional hospitality.

    Visiting Raffaele and Maria again after some time and for the first time in the new location and were greeted like old friends.

    Bernhard Moeller

Authentic Roman pizzas and handmade al dente pastas

  • Carbonara

    we ate carbonara and I can say that it was the most delicious Italian food I have ever eaten, simple and tasty.

    Yeri Acuña

  • Spaghetti Meatballs

    The Spaghetti meatballs was perfectly seasoned, good portioning and pasta was al dente.

    Angel H.

  • 4 Formaggi Pizza

    I had the 4 Formaggi and Scuisceme’ Mocca pizzas, and both were absolutely delicious.

    Merin

  • Spaghetti Alla Marinara

    My Spaghetti Alla Marinara was excellent, filled to the brim with assorted seafood, and I counted 6 sizeable prawns alone, not to mention the mussels, calamari, and other goodies included.

    Serge V

Other favorites

Traditional Italian entrees, sides, and homemade desserts

  • Arancini

    The Vegetarian Arancini entrees were also noteworthy, sizeable and flavoursome.

    Serge V

  • Garlic Bread

    Garlic bread looks simple but when I opened the box the parsley aroma wafted out and was inviting and it was so delicious.

    Spread Love7

  • Apple Cake

    The apple cake 🍰 and cannoli taste heavenly.

    Merin

  • Cannoli

    The apple cake 🍰 and cannoli taste heavenly.

    Merin

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational gestures and personal touches that define dining at Raffaele & Maria.

  • Personal Welcome by the Namesake Owners

    Raffaele and Maria welcome guests in person, seating diners, serving table water, and greeting returning patrons like old friends.

  • Traditional Roman Recipe Execution

    The kitchen honors classic Roman recipes by making carbonara with eggs, speck, and cheese rather than westernized cream sauces.

  • Gracious Late Arrival Accommodation

    Staff cheerfully accommodate patrons arriving shortly before closing, ensuring orders are taken and prepared with full hospitality.

  • Speedy Pre-Show Dinner Pacing

    The kitchen delivers fresh, piping-hot pizzas and pastas within 10 to 15 minutes, tailored for guests heading to Brisbane Entertainment Centre shows.

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for dining in or picking up takeaway

  • Expect a Casual, Alcohol-Free Setup

    With basic cafe-style seating and no alcohol or BYO service, this humble strip-mall spot is ideal for quick dining or takeaway rather than a lingering, licensed evening out.

  • Convenient Pre-Event Stop

    Located on Sandgate Road near the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, it serves hot pizza and al dente pasta fast—making it an ideal stop before concerts or arena events.

  • Watch for the Storefront at Night

    The shopfront sits in an older commercial strip next to a Thai restaurant and can be tricky to spot in the dark, so look out for the neighboring storefronts.

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