Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Gourmet Foods & Catering in Kettering, OH
DiSalvo's Deli & Italian Store was founded in 1985 by Rinaldo and Mindy DiSalvo, driven by a shared passion for quality food and community connection. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in offering an extensive selection of imported grocery items, premium meats, artisanal cheeses, homemade breads, and Boar's Head products. Our daily prepared salads, desserts, wines, and soups reflect our commitment to freshness and authenticity. We pride ourselves on our versatile catering services, accommodating events from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions with delivery options for added convenience. Our menu features exciting daily specials and signature items, ensuring there is something to satisfy every palate.As a family-owned business, we prioritize customer relationships and maintain a tradition of providing high-quality food at fair prices. Our team's expertise in sourcing and preparing gourmet ingredients ensures a consistently exceptional experience for our patrons. We remain dedicated to evolving with our customers' needs while preserving the values that have defined us since our inception. Our mission is to be the trusted source for specialty food offerings in Kettering, Ohio, and surrounding areas. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation for reliability, authenticity, and culinary excellence that continues to earn our customers' loyalty.
Services
Subs
Daily Deli
Salad Specialties
Specialty Foods
Sweet Endings
Wine and Coffee
Catering
Mail Order
Grab-N-Go Meals
Prepared Pasta Dishes
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of family-owned tradition in quality food sourcing and preparation.
- Our catering services accommodate events from 6 to 600 guests with delivery options.
- We use only the finest imported ingredients and premium Boar's Head products.
- Our daily specials feature fresh, homemade salads and desserts made on-site.
- We provide personalized service to meet specific dietary needs and preferences.
Services
Catering
Our full-service catering accommodates events of all sizes, from small meetings to large celebrations. We offer customizable menus featuring our signature deli items, fresh salads, and specialty dishes. With delivery available, our team ensures your event is stress-free while maintaining the highest quality standards.
Daily Deli
Our deli counter provides premium meats, cheeses, and Boar's Head products sliced to order. We feature homemade breads and imported grocery items that reflect authentic Italian flavors. Daily specials showcase our chefs' creativity using the freshest ingredients available.
Grab-N-Go Meals
Freshly made pasta dishes and dinner salads are available daily in our Grab-N-Go case. Options include lasagna, spaghetti, alfredo, and rotating seasonal selections. These ready-to-eat meals provide convenient, high-quality solutions for busy families and professionals.
Specialty Foods
We curate an extensive selection of imported Italian groceries, wines, and specialty food items. Our inventory includes hard-to-find ingredients that bring authentic flavors to home cooking. Products are carefully sourced to maintain traditional quality standards.
Sweet Endings
Our dessert case features daily-made pastries, cakes, and Italian specialties. Items include traditional cannoli, tiramisu, and seasonal fruit tarts. We also offer custom dessert platters for catering events and special occasions.
People
Rinaldo DiSalvo
Founder
Co-founder of DiSalvo's Deli since 1985, Rinaldo brings decades of Italian culinary expertise. He oversees food sourcing and quality control, ensuring authentic flavors in every product. His commitment to tradition shapes our menu and customer service approach.
Mindy DiSalvo
Founder
As co-founder, Mindy focuses on customer relations and daily operations. With 30+ years in the specialty food industry, she maintains our family-oriented values while adapting to modern customer needs. Her leadership ensures consistent quality across all services.
Questions
What catering options are available for large events?
We cater events for 6 to 600 guests with customizable menus. Delivery is included, and we require one day's notice to prepare your order.
Do you offer gluten-free or dietary-restricted options?
We provide various dietary options including gluten-free selections. Our staff can help identify suitable choices from our daily specials and standard menu items.
What are your current operating hours?
We're open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Friday 10:00AM-7:00PM, and Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM. We're closed Sunday and Monday.
Can I order specialty items for pickup?
Yes, our Grab-N-Go case offers prepared pasta dishes and salads daily. We also accept advance orders for specialty items through our mail order service.
Do you deliver catering orders outside Kettering?
Delivery is available within Kettering and surrounding areas. Please contact us directly to confirm service availability for your specific location.
Reviews (7)
Tor Hanson
Jun 17, 2022
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A terrific deli with a wide selection of sandwiches, salads, pastas, and delicious desserts all made fresh! It was exciting to see the meats being prepped just on the other side of the counter. Good people there create a great working environment leading to excellent service. I had the corned beef reuben, chocolate chip cookie, and tiramisu all of which never stood a chance. : Very cool to see the place my dad loves. Would recommend to friends and family!
The Dayton Home Team
Jun 09, 2022
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By far and away the best Italian deli and food store in the Miami Valley. The ownership here actually work harder than the employees. There's nothing better than walking into a place that is ran this efficiently. My wife and I have been here quite a few times, and we have never once had an issue. We love their Italian sandwich, tiramisu, and just about every other thing we've ever tried in this establishment. The owners are five star entrepreneurs, human beings, and now friends!
Chrissy Luttrell
May 28, 2022
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Came Here Last Week, Its Great Little Place. Service was Friendly, Helpful and Welcoming. They Have Italian Pastries, Foods and Deli. Can't Wait to Shop Here Again.
Emily McFadden
May 25, 2022
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I visited here on Mother's Day weekend and bought a few things for an Italian grandmother. She was thrilled! Everything was really yummy! Friendly staff as well!
Kristi Higa
Mar 13, 2022
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This is one of Dayton's best kept secrets. The eggplant parmesan was the best I have had in Dayton. The salmon wasn't fishy at all. It was flaky and the sauce was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chocolate cake tastes like what I imagined Bruce's cake in the movie Matilda tastes like. It was moist and rich and the frosting was creamy and perfect. I could have eaten a gallon of the German chocolate cake frosting. Alana was so helpful!
I love it when employees actually eat the food. She gave us awesome recommendations and explained how the deli worked and the dessert scheduling. They are lucky to have such a great asset to their company. Thank you again! If you are looking for a authentic Italian deli experience this is it. Definitely going back.
I love it when employees actually eat the food. She gave us awesome recommendations and explained how the deli worked and the dessert scheduling. They are lucky to have such a great asset to their company. Thank you again! If you are looking for a authentic Italian deli experience this is it. Definitely going back.
Doug Underwood
Mar 05, 2022
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Delicious! Home style/family dining, with something for everyone. I had a Turkey sandwich with potato salad. I recommend it, and will be getting it again. If you ever find yourself near E. Stroop, in Kettering, OH stop on in. Tell them Doug sent you. They don't know me so you may get a weird look.lol
Johanna Lyon
Jan 04, 2022
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Just found this gem yesterday (just moved here a couple months ago), and have been there 3 times already. Lunch yesterday & today, brought the kids back for dinner tonight! New favorite place!
