Isbella, a new neighborhood restaurant from Chef Matt Balke and partner Corey McCombs, is officially open at 220 N. Main Street in
downtown Duncanville. The restaurant welcomed its first guests on October 14, bringing a fresh dining option to the community with seasonal ingredients, approachable food, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
The team behind Encina, the popular neighborhood restaurant in Dallas’ Bishop Arts area, created Isbella with a simple idea in mind: a place where people can gather around the table, enjoy a good meal, and feel right at home.
Isbella’s name is rooted in family, paying tribute to Balke’s mother and the extended family who helped shape his love of food and hospitality. Even the restaurant’s handwritten logo was inspired by his grandfather’s signature.
The menu features elevated comfort food, familiar favorites, and seasonal dishes, with a thoughtful selection of wines, cocktails, and beer. The dining room reflects that same welcoming approach, combining warm colors, natural materials, and personal touches throughout.
For Balke and McCombs, opening Isbella is about more than bringing a new restaurant to Duncanville. It’s about becoming part of the community and creating a place locals can return to again and again.
Isbella is now open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with plans to add Saturday and Sunday brunch in the near future.
