“ Yummy! The bread was fresh, soft, and chewy. The topping weren't overwhelming the meat. We got a turkey and 2 Italians just enough meat for my liking. I'm not a ton of meat person. Ordered on DoorDash for delivery to my hotel. Overall great service (order was correct!) and sandwiches! ”

“ Maybe it was just the day I went in for the initial review but stopping by for a follow-up visit the subs are exactly as I remember when I used to eat lunch at their Wallingford location. I know the bread is the thing here, using dough that's 'aged' 16 hours and baked twice a day you won't find a better sub roll. The bonus is when they serve it with the proper amount of meat (or at least what I remember consistently getting here) - outstanding. Service is fast and easy, the people are always nice and happy to help or answer any questions you might have. Dining in this visit you can check out all the nostalgia posted on the walls, from the vintage ads to the photos of the original butcher shop location. With curated choices and unlimited custom options you'd be hard-pressed to not find something you like here. We are lucky to have them in CT - Five Stars! ”

“ Good sandwiches, and I suppose they could have been 'free' if I was dishonest. One guy taking the orders, a bunch of people making the sandwiches, and no one to take your money at the end. They all seemed pretty confused as to how checkout was even supposed to work. Once we got it figured out, my lunch date and I enjoyed our cold tuna salad and hot chicken Philly. This was a rather pricey lunch and the toppings weren't evenly distributed. The bread is really good, though! ”

“ My job did a company lunch with their salads... amazing salads. So, I decided to try the sandwiches. I walked in and the dining area was relaxed. Not too brightly lit and not too dark either. Definitely a comfortable feel to the lunch break. (Surprised the ambience wasn't highlighted here on Yelp) When I ordered my sandwich, the staff was focused on making sure the lunch rush was being handled but did not sacrifice customer service. I ordered the Uncle Louie... AMAZING sandwich. Especially on their rye rolls. I should've ordered mustard and it would've been PERFECT. Overall, they stand out from other places ”

“ My first time getting a sandwich from DiBella's, I was impressed. My husband gave me his gift card he got from his job. My sister and I got subs for our trip to Mass. We made our own because we don't like all the "extras". We loved them!! They were stuffed with a very generous amount of cold cuts, which can make for a messy lunch lol. We were good, we had a lot of napkins!! Excellent quality and quantity!! I can at least say the Genoa is great! Very fresh and the bread is delicious, ( we both got Rye , which was a limited time offering, so, not sure if they still have it). Lots to choose from here. We got curbside which was great. If you're wanting a nice sandwich and don't want Subway....Can't go wrong here. ”

“ We got a set of coupons for subs and decided to check DiBella's out. We stopped in around 1 on a Sunday afternoon. The staff gave us a warm welcome and were happy to help us. Since we had coupons one for a free small sub and one buy one get one we each selected a sub of our choice. I got The Godfather and the hubby got a Dagwood and we shared a meatball sub. The meatball sub was excellent! The meatballs tasted fresh made and were gigantic! We stayed simple and only had provolone cheese added. The Dagwood consists of Turkey, ham, and corned beef. He added roasted red peppers he couldn't stop talking about. The godfather is a classic Italian sub with Genoa salami Coriccola and spicy ham I added a bunch of veggies. The combination of the spicy and salty was outstanding. The restaurant had a constant stream of patrons and the space was fresh and clean. We will be back ”

“ If I had to name the best national grinder/sub shop chain operating in the Greater Hartford area, I'd probably say "Why do I have to do that?" But after you convinced me that I had to, I would say DiBella's. If my Quick Internet Research is correct, DiBella's has 46 locations in states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. I live near the DiBella's in Newington, but I believe they also have CT locations in Hamden and Wallingford. I'd like to say I'm a DiBella's expert because I've lived in two of the states with DiBella's locations, but sadly, I can't back that up. But I have eaten DiBella's numerous times. My most frequent order is The Godfather on a sesame grinder roll with provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, banana peppers, black olives, mayo, seasoned oil and vinegar. The meats are Genoa salami, capicola, and spicy ham. If you want, DiBella's will grill the meat. I'm 50-50 on that. I went grilled today. Only places with access to the very best Italian bakeries have better grinder rolls than DiBella's. DiBella's bakes their bread on site. The rolls have great weight, crusty outer texture and soft inner freshness. And I love the toasty sesames. For me, no national or large state chain is within throwing distance of DiBella's grinder rolls. The other ingredients are great as well. The meats are high quality. The vegetables are fresh and crisp. The condiments are also good. My one pain point with my sandwich today, was that the meat was sort of rolled up on one side of the roll, and the toppings were on the other side of the roll, so that there wasn't an even distribution of toppings and meat when I bit into the grinder. This happens at a lot of places, and I'm not a fan. In any event, I've got to downgrade for sandwich construction. In terms of the grinder components, I give DiBella's high marks. I don't like it as well as the best area independent Italian sandwich makers, but it is my favorite chain. Four Stars ”

“ Covid-19 era: Come here if you aren't cooking, don't feel like dining in, but don't feel like fast food. The bread is excellent and their subs are way above Subway. Hot or cold, these sandwiches are meaty as can be. After the prep line, side salads, obligatory chips, fountain drinks, and dessert cookies are your last minute decisions before checkout. If you're passing through, the dining room is huge! The Godfather is loaded with meat, and a large means two meals, the cheese steak is excellent, and they can be as heavy or light as needed. My then-four year old would only eat ham and Mayo, but the sandwich maker never rolled their eyes. For a good quick sandwich (or wrap, though their bread is so lovely I've never picked one), and comfy seating, this is probably your best stop if your passing between Meriden and Hartford. ”