One of the biggest disappointments since moving to the Rogue Valley
Pros: the bread
Cons: the food, the wine selection, the ceiling
"DiBello’s was one of the biggest disappointments we’ve had in dining since we moved to the Rogue Valley two years ago. We feel like DiBello’s is lost trying to decide if they want to be an upscale Italian eatery or a “dirty spoon” delicatessen. Right now they are awkwardly operating somewhere in the middle. The décor is nice enough, but the unpainted false ceilings are a total distraction. All waters are served with straws. And the sodas are served in those blue “Pepsi Cola” cups found in every pizza joint. The wine by-the-glass list is limited to 5 options only 2 that are Italian. However, the biggest disappointment came when the food was served. We love, LOVE Italian food (my wife and I were previously compensated for reviewing Italian food in Dallas, TX), but in nearly every regard, DiBello’s misses the mark. We aren’t sure if the chef even has any spices with which to work back in that kitchen. We certainly didn’t taste any in our dishes. The marinara tasted like ketchup and the alfredo sauce literally tasted like nothing but flour. We had to add copious amounts of salt and pepper and ask for crushed red pepper just to give any flavor to everything we ordered. The redeeming qualities of the meal were the delicious bread served with dinner and the spicy country sausage. However, that experience was also disappointing when the server took back the palette of butter when we asked for more bread; I guess we hadn’t used enough from the first basket to her liking yet. Very awkward. Overall, we must recommend that you skip DiBello’s at all costs. For our money, the food and service is always better at Red Rock, Vinnie’s or—help me, even the Olive Garden. Sorry, but we will never spend another dollar at DiBello’s."