Driving back from the netherworlds of rural Nebraska today, I stopped in Mama D's Pizzeria on 27th ave this evening to pick up a few slices for dinner. They had a sign on the door advertising 2 slices and can of soda for $3.25.
Pizza is a very personal thing. Everyone has their own conception of what is and what is not a good pizza. I am not a huge stickler on types of crusts, sauces or toppings. There are so many good pizzas and different styles that I have found myself liking all sorts and all sizes. Case in point: one of the best pizzas I have ever had in my life was made by a Swede, in Thailand, and the toppings were curry powder and bananas.... One thing that I really like however, is that feel of home made freshness...and that is rare.
When I walked into Mama D's tonight, I asked "mama" if the $3.25 deal was still on, and she said yes. I asked what slices were available - assuming that they would have pre-made slices in an heater like most places - and she informed me that they make the slices fresh, AND you get to choose 3 toppings for your slices! I was pleasantly surprised to hear this, and looking at their menu of over 40 toppings, chose the burger, tomatoes and artichoke hearts. About the $3.25 deal, she remarked "its the only thing I can do so people can taste the best pizza in Lincoln."
The kitchen is well lighted and in full view of the customer. I watched as Mama, literally rolled out the dough for my pizza, and prepared it with the toppings I ordered. About 10 minutes later, the pizza was done, and I took it home.
The pizza was excellent. Far far superior to the slag that is offered at that over-rated dungheap Valentinos. The dough and sauce tasted as if it was freshly made, not canned like what you get at chains. The topping portions were very generous. The tomato I ordered were literally slices of
whole tomato. The cheese was thick. And it wasn't oversalted or greasy.
In conclusion, Mama D's MAY be the best pizza in Lincoln (that I have tasted). Hands down, it is better than any chain. Although its not really comparable to Yia-yia's, I would say that it is at least as good.
I give Mama D's 4.5 stars out of 5.
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I’m not familiar with Mama D’s. Is it in the strip mall just south of Vine Street?
Fresh, tasty, local food is hard to find in Lincoln. Thanks for a great tip! I’ll have to visit Mama D the next time I venture up 27th Street.
Its in that same strip mall with the Midwest Seafood store, a military recruiter, a wingzone and a subway. It truly had that “homemade in the kitchen fresh taste.” Don’t know how to really explain that. When you go there, you can keep an eye on the process. I was impressed to see her literally cut off a floured slab of dough and roll it into my pizza. And because the entire kitchen is visible, you can see that it appears to be quite well kept and you can watch her prepare your pizza. (This is a big bonus for anyone who’s ever worked in places like “Perkins” etc. and those other “family” restaurants that put up a nice front in the dining area, but where the customers can’t see the cooks picking up dropped burgers from the floor, etc..)
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