Articles & Awards

Awards Received

• Gold Plate Award 2007, 2008 & 2009 - Best Independent Restaurants Association
• Voted #1 Italian Restaurant 2002 - American's Best Business Awards
• Voted #1 Italian Restaurant 2001 - American's Best Business Awards
• Voted #1 Italian Restaurant 2000 - American's Best Business Awards



Reviews

Great food, atmosphere and service.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: September 17, 2009

Review:
My family has been going to Momma D's for many years and the food is always the best. It's a very family oriented restaurant and the wait-staff is the very best, especially the young man Andrew.



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Great food and plenty of it.

Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: August 19, 2009

Review:
We have always liked their food and the wait staff is very very friendly and attentive. Great salad and fresh bread every time. We will keep coming back.



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Light, delicious italian food.

Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: August 02, 2008

Review:
Momma D's has the best sauce, salad and bread. Their lasagna and chicken tenders and fish (with a side of spaghetti) are delicious!



Articles

Momma D's to give away free meals for a year

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
By DIANA PAQUET
business@seacoastonline.com
February 20, 2008

Excerpt:
Momma D's Casa di Pasta is giving away a full year of free meals. Henry Dutkowski, owner of Momma D's, decided years ago it was about time to start celebrating the longevity of Momma D's restaurant, now in its 23rd year.

Dutkowski also wanted to celebrate his grandmother, Antonia DiMambro, otherwise known as "Momma D." She was the creator of the Italian recipes that are still at the core of the restaurant's menu today.

This year, in honor of being in business for 23 years, the restaurant will be giving away a gift certificate with an approximate value of $1,196. That equals one $23 meal per week for 52 weeks.

"The winners in the past have been very generous, giving it to co-workers, using it themselves, giving it to churches and different organizations, which is nice," he said.

"It's a nice thing that everybody does. All of our winners have been very generous with their winnings. It's great for us, it's great for them," Dutkowski said.



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Momma D's holds coat, toy drive

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
November 07, 2007

Excerpt:
For the fifth year, Momma D's Casa di Pasta will be a collection point for the Kittery holiday baskets.



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Momma D's collecting school supplies for kids

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
August 07, 2007

Excerpt:
Momma D' s Casa di Pasta is once again collecting back packs and school supplies for New Franklin School in Portsmouth and Woodman Park School in Dover.

Please drop off your donations at Momma D' s, 806 US Bypass North. For information, contact Lisa or Kim at Momma D' s at 431-6511.



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Thanks from Momma D's

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
January 18, 2004

Excerpt:
Momma D’s was able to make more than 100 families have a happier holiday season because of the generosity shown by so many of you.



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Get ready to mangia mangia at Momma D's

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
By RACHEL FORREST
features@seacoastonline.com
October 31, 2003


Excerpt:
Momma D's is Italian food, yes,that has evolved a bit over the 20+ years to suit the American palate perfectly.

The recipes have been handed down from Momma D herself, who came from Portello, Italy. The current owner, Henry Dutkowski, is the grandson of Momma D and has been running the restaurant since 1992.

The place is all about comfort. The waitresses are all in their Momma D's T-shirts and know everyone and can recommend dishes. They're happy and friendly and informative.

And the menu is so extensive it's a bit overwhelming. Veal, chicken, combo platters for apps and entrees, pizza, and seafood. Family bowl servings of pasta with seven different sauce choices, from carbonara to marinara to alfredo. That's just the beginning.

There's also a full bar and a very small wine list, but you can get one-half or full carafes of a pretty decent Chianti or Pinot Grigio at a good price.

Oh, and don't forget to try the tapioca pudding! It's something rarely seen on a menu and is so creamy and tasty it should not be missed, nor should the tiramisu.

Also note that the restaurant is a bit off-the-beaten path since it's on the Route 1 Bypass, between the Portsmouth traffic circle and Woodbury Avenue.



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Dine and donate at local eatery

LINK: www.seacoastonline.com
By Chelsea DeWeese
news@seacoastonline.com
February 2, 2002

Excerpt:
Momma D' s Casa di Pasta will be helping New Franklin Elementary School students participate in next fall' s Environmental School program by donating 25 percent of all proceeds made on March 11 to the school.

This is the third consecutive year the restaurant will donate to the program. Funds raised will help fifth-grade students participate in a five-day, hands-on learning program offered through the Seacoast Science Center.

" (We're) just trying to be a good community neighbor, quite honestly," said owner Henry Dutkowski. He makes it a goal for the restaurant to participate in various fund-raising events nine months out of the year, excluding the busy and hectic summer months.

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