You can't go wrong with DiBella's. I warn you though, only order the large if you're REALLY hungry!

The food was good, but they messed up my order which was fairly easy.. a salad with extra bacon and cheese.. they totally forgot the bacon and mildly cheeses. Good food like I said but make sure your order is right before leaving read more

My favorite of the sub chains, their bread is the best and lots of quality options. I personally love the Sesame bread but have had the others and liked as well. Cheesesteak with grilled banana peppers and their house oil is the bomb read more

These are the decisions that you regret in life. I had decided to go to Melt and know they have amazing sandwiches, but there was a wait for a table so I decided to slide next door to DiBellas. Maybe it was because of my submaker - I walked up and said I had never been there and he proceeded to start reading the menu to me. I cut him off and asked him what the most popular sandwich was and he told me that everything was really popular. Rather than educate him on the fact that - by definition - everything could not be the most popular I just went with a Dagwood - which was featured in a poster. I paid almost $10 for my sandwich and drink and went to sit down. A couple minutes later a sub got dropped off. I can't say the sub was bad, but I did not feel like I had made the best choice and the meat/cheese/topping ratio did not correspond with the price paid and the size of the bread. It's not that I will never come back to DiBella's, but I won't go out of my way to find one. read more

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Ordered The Godfather on "Everything sesame" bread. This was a very tasty sandwich where you could tell the quality of the Capicola (Gabagool), Salami and spicy ham. I recommend adding the sweet peppers spicy mustard and oil, skip the mayo read more

Went to the one in independence staff was friendly and dining area very clean. Food was great

-Award Winning Bread- I like DiBella's Subs. This is the top of the line when it comes to submarine sandwich chains. It's not without flaws, but the food vastly overshadows any complaint I have about it. I will say that I think DiBella's Subs has the best bread out of any other sub sandwich chain. It's fluffy, it's fresh, it's big, it's just great. I always get the "Everything" bread option, which consists of poppy seeds, sasame seeds, and other herbs and spices. It's fantastic and I highly recommend it. I've only every gotten a few of their signature sandwiches, which are good, but I prefer to use the "Build Your Own" option. I get a large, hot sandwich on "Everything" bread, filled with roast beef, corned beef, capicola, provolone cheese, oil, and mayo. It sounds a bit gross, but if you're a meat lover, I assure you that it's fantastic. The staff at this location is always accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. I don't think I've ever had bad or grumpy service in the many times that I've been here; the last time I went was no exception. My only issue is ordering. You stand in line and wait to be called, but I never know whether or not I should go up alone, or go up with whoever I'm with. I typically ask politely to ensure that I'm not going about ordering in the wrong manner. I think that if they're not busy, they prefer to call you up one at a time so that multiple people can get your order taken and made faster. If you're ever around a DiBella's Subs, I suggest you go there over Subway, Jersey Mike's Subs, or Jimmy John's. I find it to be better quality without spending a ton of money. read more

When I think of sub places, I mostly shudder at the thought of eating at some disgusting Subway, but this is nowhere near that! First of all, this place gives off the old fashioned deli/sub shop vibes and I love it. Plus, there's options to have traditional cold cut subs, but also to have a nice hot sub like a cheesesteak or grilled chicken. The bread here is soooo good and fresh, as well as all the toppings. The meat is super lean and delicious and it's just a nice satisfying lunch to have. In addition, the staff is super friendly and they prep your sub fresh in front of you but it's still quick and convenient. Highly recommended! read more

It's been at least 3 years since I've had a DiBella's sub and I really missed The Godfather version. It's a pretty classic Italian sub and the way they make the hit version is just pretty darn good. I'd suggest the regular or everything sub roll with LTO, provolone, and Italian dressing. DiBellas is a reliable place to grab lunch and get a decent sub. This location is pretty convenient right off I77 and Rockside. read more

We love DiBella's. Lots of meats, great bread. great customer service. They have curbside pickup. My order was ready as soon as I pulled up. Thanks again. read more

Ordered 2 turkey subs online to be delivered. The whole process from start to finish took about an hour which is good. The bread was so soft and fresh I could have just eaten it buy itself. The turkey was grilled just right. The veggies were piled high and smothered with provolone cheese, well actually extra that asked for cuz you can never have enough cheese on a sub... can you? I got the big one so I could have it some for tomorrow. That sub was longer than my arm. I had it for the next day and the day after:) I think next time I'm going to try the cheesesteak that everybody raves about... can't wait. No other sub place can compare. read more

The sub I got was delicious, though a little pricey. That being said, I was more than happy with what I got for the price. The Uncle Louie I ordered was huge and the staff here know their stuff, so don't be too shy about asking for recommendations. A lot of competition for food around the area, but recommended to stop by just once at least. read more

Not a bad sub joint. One of the few places where a veggie sub is not just a half-a@$ salad on bad bread. Portions are good and ingredients fresh for a chain. Worth a go if you just want a simple good sandwich. read more

As far as sub sandwiches go, Dibella's is about as good as it gets! I saw that today was the opening day and decided to give it a shot due to restaurants seriously lacking in this area. The ordering process was a bit chaotic and disorganized but once I figured out what I was going to order, I was not at all disappointed. As a newbie mistake, I ordered a large cheese steak (which ended up being enough food to feed a small village). I am 5'11' and 240 lbs and half of this sub put me to the point of bursting. While $12 seemed a bit expensive for my meal, I quickly changed my opinion on the matter when I realized that it would feed me for at least 2 meals. Besides being massive, the sandwich was also amazingly delicious. It can't even be compared with the likes of Subway, Jimmy John's, or Quiznos. They are simply nothing alike and Dibella's is a million times superior to those places. The bread is what makes all the difference. It is soft and dense on the inside but slightly firm and crunchy on the outside. I was blown away by my first experience here and it certainly won't be my last. read more

Ok, I gotta be frank. Everyone knows I LOVE MY DiBella's. But this location loses a star because I kinda got the feeling that they skimp on quality for the sake of efficiency. I went in at CRAZYTIME. AKA lunch hour. The line was Chipotle-style in length. They had a pretty good system of the sandwich makers waving and a manager escorting those in line to the nearest worker. Very assembly line. That's fine. But for some reason, the bread didn't taste as fresh, the ingredients not as plentiful. That's sad. Maybe it was just a fluke. And really, who am I to complain? I got my sandwich fairly quickly and I ate it just as quickly. It tasted fine. But ... it wasn't up to DiBella's standards. Which is five stars all the way. I'll visit again soon; maybe they're still working out their kinks. I'll try to go at an off-time and see if there's any difference. By the way, I hate this parking lot. I always park in the back, but even that was a madhouse yesterday. Oh well. All the business dudes in Independence have to eat somewhere, and I suppose this new development is as good a place as any. read more

Yesterday was my first time eating here and I was so surprised at how good my Italian sub was. I think it's called the "Godfather", but either way it was delicious. It was thick, messy, and warm just enough. I ordered a small and it was more than enough. I know a sandwich is going to be good when it's messy and a new napkin is needed after every bite. I will be going back again soon. Update: false alarm! That was only a one time experience because I went back and was disappointed by my sandwich. It was just "okay" and that's not okay for the price. I probably won't be back but it was a great first experience. read more

While in town on business, it's hard to find decent, non-chain places to eat. Although, I do make exceptions for subs... as the Subway/Togo/Jimmy John's offer standard food (but not greasy fast-food). Anyway, I was actually on my way to Jimmy John's after a long day of meetings... as I drove by a new strip mall, I noticed the Panera, but then saw a big sign for DiBella's. Did a quick Yelp search and decided I'd eat here instead.... which was a great choice! I ordered the large Dagwood on the sesame bread... they were out of the multi-grain, but it was 8:30pm at the time... so no worries there. Service was great and the sandwich was done in no time. The sandwich was one of the best I've had in some time too. The only ding on a perfect 5 star review was the person who was working the register that night. No hello... just stated the total, acted like I was imposing, or shouldn't be there. After ringing it up and taking my payment, I said "Thanks" and she just stared at me until I finally turned away to leave. It's a minor point, but a little customer service goes a long way. That aside, I wouldn't let that minor thing stop you from trying this place out. read more

I usually don't review chains. Stopped here for a quick bite between work and other obligations. I ordered the veggie which was bread, cheese, lettuce, and lots of peppers. I could've had onions and tomatoes, but raw onions and tomatoes and I don't hang out. The other veg option was cheese, which looked like the veggie with more cheese. They have other lunch meat options too but I didn't see anything too amazing. The bread was good but there was a lot of it. I chose the everything and it felt like I was eating a bagel with lettuce and peppers. The prices were average for a sub place. Ordering was Subway style and they were a little under staffed. We waited too long to order and then too long to pay. Staff was friendly enough, there just wasn't enough of them. I've had better subs at Penn Station. read more

I received a coupon in the mail for this place so I thought we would give it a go, I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich and they messed up a few things. The bread was suppose to be sesame and there was suppose to be Buffalo and blue cheese sauce on it. I got the plain bread and like teriyaki chicken. I checked my receipt and it was correct but the sandwich maker obviously did not. The second sub was all correct. Food was decent. Probably won't go out of my way to eat here again though. read more

I got the cheesesteak here. The bread is absolutely delicious - they say it's the best, and they are NOT lying! The actual cheese steak was - fairly good - but a little dry and not a ton of flavor. I would go again but likely get a different sandwich option to see what else they have :) read more

I was really excited to try this place because of all the glowing reviews. But I was a little disappointed. It was really busy but I was taken care of quickly. The decor was nostalgic and comfortable. Staff was friendly. I got a french dip and a cookie to eat in. Before I get into the quality of the food, I'll mention the portions. They are huge portions for your money! I got the smallest size sandwich they had and I could hardly finish it. The cookie was good, tasted store bought (which isn't really a bad thing!) And the sandwich was just ok. Nothing particularly special. Au jus? Kind of bland. I felt like I could have gone to Arby's and gotten something similar. (Dare I say, better?) I'll give this place another try and get something else later. But I will say its a nice change of pace from Subway. read more

I love DiBellas anyway, but I especially love this location. There are a surprising number of staff members who have memorized my order, and that says something about the good nature and customer service here. This is my favorite place to relax and read while eating a great sandwich. read more

Went there tonite getting sub to go, no one in the place except employees. Ordered a footlong to take home , got toppings to go on it and after about a 15 min wait(ugh) , I was checking the sandwich for toppings on it and saw very very little, asked the employee if they put a good amount of topppings on it and she says no we don't do it anymore .was unhappy with that .. in conclusion walked out disgruntled by the long wait and comment by the customer .... read more

A classier Subway indeed. I ordered a small (options: S, M or L) sub on multigrain bread (options: sesame, multigrain, everything or plain) and did not have it grilled. I chose one of the just over half dozen basic sub options: the Old Fashioned. It came with turkey, ham and Genoa salami. You can then dictate which veg and condiments go on top. I opted for spicy mustard, tomato and peppers. I definitely liked the little spicy kick my sub had. I would compare this place more to a Potbelly than a Subway. The place was clean and service was fast and friendly. read more

Great sandwiches and awesome decor and ambiance. Makes you feel like you are in the 50's. That being said, during lunch it can turn into mayhem as the line is out the door and nobody knows exactly what to do. Fortunately, the folks that raise their hands and yell at you keep the line moving. It takes a while for them to make your sandwiches so I recommend that you take a seat and enjoy yourself, it can take a while. read more

We found this place pretty confusing. We came in on a Saturday afternoon around 3:00 and it took a very long time to be waited on. There were several people working making sandwiches and one kept apologizing to us (we're guessing for the wait) but we still weren't clear where to order even though we were the only ones in line. Once they were ready to help us it went pretty quickly. The bread is the best part about the sandwiches- the sesame bread is amazing. They put a lot of meat on the sandwiches which is nice. The medium size is generous/huge- neither my husband or I could finish our sandwich. The restaurant is nice inside- pretty big- with jazz music playing. Overall, it was OK- kind of confusing and frustrating service with a long wait, great bread, pretty good sandwiches. read more

Many options to choose from. Subs were worth the price. Couldn't finish eating it all but I got lunch for tomorrow

The young man behind the counter smelled of marijuana stronger than any of the cooking going on in their establishment. Coincidentally I was given a completely wrong sub, imagine that! Sorry to whoever got mine, I hate mushrooms and yours was a philly so I feel your pain. A+ to this location's management, nice crew! read more

I have been going to this DiBella's Subs Restaurant for over 5 years. I always get good service and my subs are made exactly as I ask for them to be. I am pleasantly surprised that some of the sandwich-making staff remember me and can remember how to make my sub. The restaurant is clean and inviting. I'm happy to have a DiBella's Sub Restaurant in my neighborhood. read more

Came in and it was not really busy and was ordering four sandwiches for my family. I ordered my sandwich and I have never been here before so I had a couple questions, as to what they recommended as to what goes good with the sandwiches. I was rudely responded to with whatever you like on your sandwich. While I was looking over condiments my wife told her what she wanted and again with a rude attitude told my wife, if you don't mind I'll wait for him to decide and finish his order first. Like you can't write another sandwich while I am deciding on what I want to do with mine. Needless to say I got a bland sandwich with no toppings because the staff couldn't be bothered to answer any questions I had. But my kids seems to enjoy the food so the food is definitely not the issue! read more

Best subs in the world!!! Just opened

DiBella's in Independence went above and beyond for us. I needed to feed participants for the Cleveland Corporate Challenge being held at Edgewater Park this past Saturday and they came through!! Other companies said they didn't deliver to a park even though this was an event - but their loss and our gain. The sandwiches were delicious and all the different varieties of fresh bread it made it even better. read more

So. I do P90x and I work up quite an appetite. i was jonesing for cold cuts and fresh bread and I didn't want to take a shower when I got home from wherever I would go so Giant Eagle was out of the question (fleas? lice? who's to say) and I went to this place and got a great big sandwich. There was no line which -insert pithy intellectual reference here- meant I had to order on the fly. I panicked and went with the 'Old Fashioned' on sesame seed which was a good call considering. I loaded up on everything and micromanaged the assembly by instructing the girl with an impressive off-the-cuff colloquialism: "don't be shy with that mayo, Missy." She got the message and it was prepared to my liking. It being my sandwich. I got swiss cheese and lettuce. It was the best sub I have ever eaten. Ever. The sesame bun is so good and the rest of it was glorious. I will never eat at Subway again. Subway, it turns out, is nasty. Who knew? Here's how I did it: I went home and shooed the animals and then I poured my souvenir Swenson's glass with the chip half full with Aberlour cask strength single malt scotch ( I won a bottle of batch 39 off of my buddy who lives in Medina) and went bite, glug, bite, glug until my head was swimming and I was just wolfing at that sandwich. It only cost maybe eight bucks for this two pound monster sandwich. I miss it. I couldn't come up with a good quote on good sandwiches but let's pretend I did and it is really clever and it makes me look smart: " quote goes here." read more

Let me start by saying I'm not a bread guy. I like a good sub but it's not my favorite. The pics always look great but in reality it's normally a let down. My sub from DiBella's was fantastic. The meat was really good...but the bread! The bread is great!! Their subs look the same in person as they do online. Get The Godfather! You will not be disappointed. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because a large is like $15. BUT the large was two meals. I could've gotten a med or small and been satisfied. Try it if you haven't. Love this place! read more

Sandwiches were geeat, I got the philly cheese steak and my wife got the Godfather which looks even better. read more

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Friendly people working there when I visited. Decent place, nice decor, well maintained facility. Me is are very visible. Good food, Very fresh bread, served up relatively quickly. read more

My favorite chain sub shop. But they got problems. One - they're too far away from me. Two - sketchy sandwich making. I'd of given 4 stars. Not spreading the meat out, stingy with the toppings have been a problem here. Best bread of a Chain. Huge dining room. Place always looks clean. Management needs to step up on the training. & lower the counter so us customers can see our food assembled. read more

Grease and salt overload. I love good cheesesteak but this one is gross. You have in this area much better choices. Jimmy Johns is great. Melt is tasty Even Denny's is better I rarely am picky but even with mayo I threw this garbage away. Avoid! read more

I'm sorry, but I was not impressed with DiBella's subs. Yes it is beautiful inside, yes the staff is very nice and very attentive. When you are a sub shop and your subs really aren't all that great, you have a problem. I mean, you walk in and someone grabs you right away and gets your order. They go through this big process with like 50 people behind the counter all grilling and making subs, and you pay and stand on the side. Someone finally walks out with your sub like a nurse bringing you your newborn child. So you gently unwrap this sub, take a big bite, and you get a mouth full of disappointment. Look, I might be harsh with this review, but when you talk big you'd better back it up. This was definitely not the "best sub I ever had" and I even didn't enjoy the bread. It's still a great place, but for my money I will go elsewhere for subs. Taste buds are funny things, and mine just didn't enjoy this place. read more

What can I say, I am a sucker for a place that has the option of Everything bread! With that being said I absolutely love the subs here. My favorite is the Philly Cheesesteak on of course everything bread. The Dagwood and Godfather are also delicious. Sure it's a little pricier than other places but their subs taste a whole lot better than other places! The only unfortunate part is that there are only 2 locations near the Cleveland area (womp womp). read more