HELLERTOWN, Pa. – A family-run Italian restaurant is marking a milestone with tasty deals in Northampton County.
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria, a family-owned and -operated Italian restaurant at 27 Main St. in Hellertown, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with various dine-in and takeout specials through Saturday, Aug. 30.
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria operates on Main Street in Hellertown.
Ryan Kneller
DiMaio’s, operating in the Shoppes at Hellertown, is offering the following 40th anniversary specials for dine-in (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday) and take-out (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday):
Any two large cheesesteaks for $19.85 plus tax;Any two large chicken cheesesteaks for $19.85 plus tax;Any two large cold hoagies for $19.85; andTwo personal plain pizzas for $19.85 (toppings extra).
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria
Additionally, the BYOB restaurant is offering the following 40th anniversary special for dine-in only (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday):
Order any two chicken, veal or seafood entrees and receive one free fried calamari, mozzarella sticks or bruschetta.
DiMaio’s, established in 1985, is operated by Maria DiMaio and her three daughters, Rosaria DiMaio Silva, Daniela DiMaio Caiazzo and Anna DiMaio Luongo.
The sisters’ brother, Tony DiMaio, was previously involved with the business, but he is now focused on operating his own longstanding Italian eatery, Gio Italian Grill, in Lower Macungie Township.
The DiMaio family is “so incredibly thankful” for the community’s support, Rosaria said.
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria operates on Main Street in Hellertown.
Ryan Kneller
“Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Rosaria said. “Forty years is a long time, and we’re so appreciative of everyone who’s supported us over the years.”
The restaurant has many regulars, and it’s heartwarming to see the DiMaio’s dining tradition being passed down to new generations, with many people who grew up eating at DiMaio’s now bringing their own children to the restaurant, Rosaria said.
“We often see the same faces, and it’s so great because we love getting to know our customers,” Rosaria said.
“We see a lot of people who grew up in Hellertown, stayed in the area and are now bringing their own families here. So, it’s really wonderful that we can continue to be a staple in the community.”
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria operates on Main Street in Hellertown.
Ryan Kneller
DiMaio’s, with seating for around 75 guests in two dining rooms and additional seating available on an outdoor patio, offers a wide variety of Italian specialties including gourmet pizzas such as bruschetta, margherita, white spinach and DiMaio’s Special (pepperoni, onions, meatball, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives and extra cheese).
Other menu highlights include calzones, stromboli, burgers, cheesesteaks, hot Italian sandwiches, cold hoagies, wraps, salads, appetizers such as mussels marinara and calamari fra diavolo and specialty pasta dishes such as baked manicotti, lasagna and tortellini.
Popular selections include the Nonna’s pizza, a square pie with cheese on the bottom and sauce on the top, and various dinners such as chicken Marsala, veal paesano and shrimp scampi.
DiMaio’s Italian Ristorante and Pizzeria
“Our homemade bread is really great,” Rosaria said. “We make that fresh every morning and use it for our sandwiches and dinners.”
Rosaria attributes the keys to DiMaio’s success and staying power to the restaurant’s high-quality ingredients, made-from-scratch dishes and friendly service.
Maria and her daughters are usually cooking in the kitchen, but they make it a point to come out and mingle with the customers when they can, Rosaria said.
DiMaio’s, which also offers catering, is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
For the latest updates, follow the restaurant’s pages on Facebook and Instagram. Info: 610-838-8004; dimaios.net.
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