Rinaldo and Elena DiSalvo opened Mamma DiSalvo’s Italian Ristorante and began serving  on June 8, 1979 with assistance from Elena parents Pasquale and Bambina Bernardo (Now, that’s Italian!) began serving mamma’s secret family recipes from the Abruzzi-Molise Region – one of ITALY’S Best Kept secrets. It is our passion to provide your family with the best authentic Italian Food in Dayton, heck maybe in the country. AND WE MEAN IT!

Coming from Italy’s best kept secret region. Chef Roberto and his wife Shari, along with kids Vincenzo, Abigale, and grandson Luca, they all pitch in to continue the traditions.