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Really enjoyed the fresh pasta and sauces while sitting outside! Of course I bought some pastries to take home as well!
Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they were booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets.
Unbelievable spot in downtown Dayton. Grist is an Italian eatery with pasta, salads, sandwiches and pastries. The Italian Stallion sandwich is too good to be true! The bread is a treat in itself! Top it off with some black truffle chips and you're set! I cannot wait to go back. Where's the 6 stars on Yelp?
So good! I wish I could eat this ravioli every night, the bolognese was rich and creamy! Both stellar dishes
GRIST 5/5 Another Shout Out to YELP! Excellent Yelp reviews for Grist from reviewers, and this property has been on our to do list for some time. Considerations: Not the drive downtown; we have been enjoying this drive for 60 years. Parking is a consideration; yes, on the street, and that was no problem. Problematic are the parking meters, and we have set up accounts and used the "system" for a year plus. HATE this system; we like quarters, and we like swiping a card. Second, the shortage of tables in Grist remains an issue; yes, there are 3-4 tables, but will one be open? Seating is supplemented with a board facing the window. And there are the high tops in the adjacent room. We were seated, and a family of 7 with toddler almost filled Grist; thankfully they rebounded to the adjacent high top room. Grist is the BEST Dayton area Italian restaurant, and the two culinary school trained restaurant owners ensure a great dining experience. We have dined in Italy several times. But how do 2 owners and 5+ employees sustain a business model such as Grist? Coming in March is the renovation of the former Roost into a prized Italian restaurant (a few blocks east.) My wife and I are not concerned with meal pricing, but we do insist on good food, and Grist excels. Menu is small, and that is fine. Ambience is clean and clever. Service is at the counter; not a McDonald's counter. The young lassie is self-assured, and is capable of explaining the menu. My wife spied the desserts and selected two for herself, and enjoyed until the pasta arrived. Independently, we both arrived at Taglitelle Alla Bolognese. Grist tagliatelle is very similar to linguine, and the Bolognese is excellent. We shall return.
Great place. Highly recommend it. Be sure and get reservations. It's pretty small. Their specialties are homemade pastas and great desserts. It's a pretty small menu. No liquor but beers and wines. You can either order by mobile or at the counter. Everything is delivered to your table. Service is prompt and good. They also do carryout including fresh pasta.
I'm not even gonna say much - the photo speaks for itself. The Italian Stallion is a hell of a sandwich.
One of the best restaurants I tried during my month in Dayton! Great vibes. Yum pasta. The menu changes frequently! We tried short rib agnolotti, butternut squash ravioli, mushroom risotto. The mushroom risotto was super yum this night. I recommend all of them tho! Focaccia was okay. We got a full that was too much for two gals. Panna cotta was yummy but super flavorful side.
Nice food and perhaps one of the only things open in Downtown Dayton. Too bad there isn't a scene here, I like this town. Food was good, tables inside were nice and cool for the oppressive summer heat. I liked our servers.
I gave Grist a visit for the first time yesterday after seeing multiple good reviews for this place. I am a huge fan of pasta, I eat it almost every other day so I was very excited to come here! When me and my friend had came inside we were greeted at the counter and they were still able to take us as a walk in even though it was dinner time!! After deciding for a minute I got Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and it was delicious and absolutely amazing!! It has to be the BEST pasta I've had yet!! It also came with some bread on the side which you could obviously tell was baked fresh!! I would absolutely recommend coming here if you have a love for fresh good pasta. Atmosphere is amazing, gives a calm and fancy like vibe with reasonable prices and amazing staff!!
Stopped in to try this cute lunch spot. I had, "yes, we've seen the Bear" Shaved beef sandwich- delish!! Will be back to try the pasta.
Absolutely delicious We had the best lunch. Intimate but friendly atmosphere with delicious food from soup, sandwiches to fresh pasta. My husband said it was the best meatball sub he has ever had. He is Italian. The kids pasta was so good I would order it as my own dish. My only regret is I didn't try the tiramisu.. yet
Grist has long been on our list of places to try, but they have limited reservations that book up quickly. The ambience is quite unique. It's set up as a fast casual restaurant but with high quality ingredients and hand made pasta you would normally find at a high end, white table cloth restaurant. They show you to your table but then you order at the counter or via a QR code on the table. The menu rotates and it is simple, to the point. We tried a variety of things, starting with a half loaf of focaccia and meatballs. For entrees, we got the pork raviolini and tagliatelle bolognese. Desserts we tried a chocolate chip sea salt cookie and s'mores tart. The food was brought out incredibly quick. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pasta was next level and we savored every bite. We particularly liked the chili crunch on the pork raviolini, but again, everything was delicious. We would definitely come back for lunch, and highly recommend giving Grist a try if you're reading this. You'll want to plan ahead though as the dinner reservations do book up quickly. Side note, we went on a Saturday and the typically metered street parking was free.
19 hours ago
Lovely setting and atmosphere. Had the salad appetizer (huge and tasty) followed by the sublime sweet corn Agnolotti. The home made pasta was like a sculpture on a plate and cooked perfectly al dente I didn't like ordering via a QR code but I'm old fashioned, but just as in Italy you can watch the artists making the pasta. Perfect for date night and dinner with friends read more
1 month ago
Food is Fresh and Flavorful. We had the Bird is the Word and Italian Stallion and Get the Veg out. All the produce was crisp. The ciabatta bread was doughy. The Miso dressing on the salad was bright and lip-smacking good. The rest of the salad was well-balanced. We liked the food so much we got cookies too and gobbled them before we left. Rock salt on the top of the chocolate chip was a well received reset to enjoy the melted chocolate. The cinnamon had that molasses flavor that deepens the sweet. The people are super friendly too. Interior has Personal touches everywhere. If we lived here, we'd be back all the time. read more
We had a wonderful celebration dinner at Grist. If you appreciate handmade pasta and creative flavors, this place is something special. The husband-and-wife team behind Grist has created one of the most inventive pasta menus you'll find anywhere. It's casual--you order at the counter--but don't mistake that for ordinary dining. We started with the rosemary Parmesan focaccia and the cow's milk burrata. Both were excellent. The focaccia was simple, fresh, and perfectly executed, while the burrata was an absolute standout. For our entrées, we had the Mafalda al Agnello, Raviolo al'Uovo, Spring Pea Agnolotti, and Tonnarelli di Mare. Every pasta was handmade and beautifully prepared. The Mafalda stole the show, with wide, ruffled ribbons coated in an incredible braised lamb sauce. The Raviolo al'Uovo was unlike anything I've had before--a single oversized raviolo with remarkable flavor and a presentation that was as memorable as it was delicious. Grist is proof that great dining doesn't require white tablecloths. It simply requires talented people making exceptional food. We couldn't recommend it more. read more
6 days ago
Really enjoyed the fresh pasta and sauces while sitting outside! Of course I bought some pastries to take home as well! read more
Simply amazing. We didn't have a reservation, and couldn't have gotten one anyway, because they were booked solid for two weeks out. So we just walked in, and the host was kind enough to let us sit at the little bar area near the window. I like their ordering system. You have many options --- go up to the cash register and order there, order from the server who comes by your table (or in our case, bar), or use your phone by scanning the QR code. And if you use your phone, each person in your party can do it themselves on their own phone. Regardless, it all gets added to the same order for the same table. Pretty slick. At the end, when it comes time to pay, the app lets you split the check however you want, and you can even see the name of the person that ordered each item. The food was incredible. It's not cheap, and the portions are a little smaller than some might expect at an Italian restaurant. But for us, it was filling enough. I personally had the raviolo, which was delicious. Little did I know that in Italian, "raviolo" is singular while "ravioli" is plural. So I got one giant raviolo on my plate (see picture). I didn't care much for the runny egg yolk on top, but it was as advertised on the menu. All the other food orders were amazing, especially the desserts. I'd definitely come back once my food budget resets. read more
5 months ago
Unbelievable spot in downtown Dayton. Grist is an Italian eatery with pasta, salads, sandwiches and pastries. The Italian Stallion sandwich is too good to be true! The bread is a treat in itself! Top it off with some black truffle chips and you're set! I cannot wait to go back. Where's the 6 stars on Yelp? read more
14 days ago
So good! I wish I could eat this ravioli every night, the bolognese was rich and creamy! Both stellar dishes read more
GRIST 5/5 Another Shout Out to YELP! Excellent Yelp reviews for Grist from reviewers, and this property has been on our to do list for some time. Considerations: Not the drive downtown; we have been enjoying this drive for 60 years. Parking is a consideration; yes, on the street, and that was no problem. Problematic are the parking meters, and we have set up accounts and used the "system" for a year plus. HATE this system; we like quarters, and we like swiping a card. Second, the shortage of tables in Grist remains an issue; yes, there are 3-4 tables, but will one be open? Seating is supplemented with a board facing the window. And there are the high tops in the adjacent room. We were seated, and a family of 7 with toddler almost filled Grist; thankfully they rebounded to the adjacent high top room. Grist is the BEST Dayton area Italian restaurant, and the two culinary school trained restaurant owners ensure a great dining experience. We have dined in Italy several times. But how do 2 owners and 5+ employees sustain a business model such as Grist? Coming in March is the renovation of the former Roost into a prized Italian restaurant (a few blocks east.) My wife and I are not concerned with meal pricing, but we do insist on good food, and Grist excels. Menu is small, and that is fine. Ambience is clean and clever. Service is at the counter; not a McDonald's counter. The young lassie is self-assured, and is capable of explaining the menu. My wife spied the desserts and selected two for herself, and enjoyed until the pasta arrived. Independently, we both arrived at Taglitelle Alla Bolognese. Grist tagliatelle is very similar to linguine, and the Bolognese is excellent. We shall return. read more
Great place. Highly recommend it. Be sure and get reservations. It's pretty small. Their specialties are homemade pastas and great desserts. It's a pretty small menu. No liquor but beers and wines. You can either order by mobile or at the counter. Everything is delivered to your table. Service is prompt and good. They also do carryout including fresh pasta. read more
9 months ago
One of the best restaurants I tried during my month in Dayton! Great vibes. Yum pasta. The menu changes frequently! We tried short rib agnolotti, butternut squash ravioli, mushroom risotto. The mushroom risotto was super yum this night. I recommend all of them tho! Focaccia was okay. We got a full that was too much for two gals. Panna cotta was yummy but super flavorful side. read more
2 months ago
Nice food and perhaps one of the only things open in Downtown Dayton. Too bad there isn't a scene here, I like this town. Food was good, tables inside were nice and cool for the oppressive summer heat. I liked our servers. read more
12 days ago
I gave Grist a visit for the first time yesterday after seeing multiple good reviews for this place. I am a huge fan of pasta, I eat it almost every other day so I was very excited to come here! When me and my friend had came inside we were greeted at the counter and they were still able to take us as a walk in even though it was dinner time!! After deciding for a minute I got Tagliatelle alla Bolognese and it was delicious and absolutely amazing!! It has to be the BEST pasta I've had yet!! It also came with some bread on the side which you could obviously tell was baked fresh!! I would absolutely recommend coming here if you have a love for fresh good pasta. Atmosphere is amazing, gives a calm and fancy like vibe with reasonable prices and amazing staff!! read more
6 months ago
Absolutely delicious We had the best lunch. Intimate but friendly atmosphere with delicious food from soup, sandwiches to fresh pasta. My husband said it was the best meatball sub he has ever had. He is Italian. The kids pasta was so good I would order it as my own dish. My only regret is I didn't try the tiramisu.. yet read more
Grist has long been on our list of places to try, but they have limited reservations that book up quickly. The ambience is quite unique. It's set up as a fast casual restaurant but with high quality ingredients and hand made pasta you would normally find at a high end, white table cloth restaurant. They show you to your table but then you order at the counter or via a QR code on the table. The menu rotates and it is simple, to the point. We tried a variety of things, starting with a half loaf of focaccia and meatballs. For entrees, we got the pork raviolini and tagliatelle bolognese. Desserts we tried a chocolate chip sea salt cookie and s'mores tart. The food was brought out incredibly quick. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pasta was next level and we savored every bite. We particularly liked the chili crunch on the pork raviolini, but again, everything was delicious. We would definitely come back for lunch, and highly recommend giving Grist a try if you're reading this. You'll want to plan ahead though as the dinner reservations do book up quickly. Side note, we went on a Saturday and the typically metered street parking was free. read more
Location; 46 W Fifth St. Dayton Ohio Website: https://www.eatgrist.com/menu Menu: see website* Hours: see website Parking; plenty of street parking, payable on app or free after 6pm Weekdays, free on weekends *menu is changed frequently. Don't worry - it's always well-appointed. Grist is a must-dine. Open for lunch and dinner 5 days a week, this is an incredible restaurant. In-house made pasta, breads, and desserts accompany outrageously delightful features which are updated often. We love the menu, the space, the team, and the wine list... always a great experience. Tonight we started with half-loaf of focaccia bread and a white wine flight. Never skip the bread. The wine flight is a great way to try 3 wines and decide on your glass or bottle. For our next starter, we selected the shrimp melange (ceviche), served cold with lightly fried rice paper and shaved vegetables. The shrimp was perfectly prepared and this starter had great flavor, light and refreshing. The rice paper crisps were the perfect pairing. Including the bread, our second dish was completely devoured. This is the point where strategic planning kicks into gear. Do you order the 2nd course or continue with starters? This visit... we chose very wisely. The starter/shareables features menu intrigued us so we decided to order another starter, the apricot and burrata option and 2 glasses of wine. This course is served with toast (the bread here is phenomenal and worth the nutritional splurge) - a mound of burrata (mozzarella's sister, a creamier cheese) is covered with hibiscus and raspberry foam and surrounded by minced apricots and chopped nuts. The melody of flavors was divine and this was a great choice. Finally, we chose an entree to share - a sweet corn agnolotti. Stuffed inside little pillows of hand-shaped pasta, the creamy cheese and sweet corn filling paired beautifully with black summer truffle shavings and pecorino Romano cheese. An outstanding meal we won't soon forget. Before leaving, we picked out 2 cookies from the dessert case for later, giving one preciously perfect chocolate chip cookie to a beloved family member and saving the last to share together later. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation for Grist. Remarkable experience! Tips; 1. Make an online reservation. In advance. This is a small restaurant and popular. Don't be disappointed. Reserve your table. 2. Do not skip the focaccia bread. Available as a half or full loaf - it is a rosemary sea salt focaccia fresh out of the oven with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, ready for a smear of butter. Order this as you decide on the next course. 3. The ordering method is outstanding. Each table has a code to scan and order at your own pace. You also pay the bill this way - best method anywhere (you can order at counter if you're living off the grid.) 4. Don't bother looking at the menu online. It changes often. Count on having 4-5 options to choose from in each course, but you can order whatever you wish. read more
Had a lovely lunch here! The harvest salad was delicious, dressed well and the baked apples were a nice touch. The meatball sub was warm and flavorful. The cacio e Pepe noodles were a little too al dente for our taste. You order at the front, but food comes out quickly! read more
7 months ago
Located in downtown Dayton. There is parking along the street. M-F is metered, but free on weekends. A parking structure is adjacent to it and still close in walking proximity. Restaurant: First impression was how clean and welcoming it was. You order your food at the counter then find a seat. They'll bring the food out to you when it's ready. Food: FRESH! Everything was delicious (see photos of what was ordered). The kids enjoyed their pasta; the tomato bisque came out piping hot with a slice of sourdough and that was delicious. My youngest and I are huge fans of tomato bisque and this did not disappoint us. My husband got the Fire & Ice sandwich with focaccia bread. Oh, wow. The bread was fluffy, not dry. The ingredients all merrier together to bring out an amazing flavor profile. The butternut squash pasta dish was to die for. Omg. It reminded me of being back in Italy. The sauce that was used was so light and airy -- and the bread it came with was the perfect addition to soak it all up. Dessert: there is a case of desserts awaiting to be bought, but we'll have to come back when we have room in our stomach! Overall, this is a place we will be coming back to. Hands down worth coming to. read more
I don't give five stars everywhere I go but I have to rave about Grist! I'm so glad I stopped in here for dinner on a work trip because the food was amazing. I've already raved about it to three people! The bread and butter is a no brainer and great start to the meal. The menu changes frequently so what was online wasn't what they had in the restaurant. No biggie - all the options sounded good. The staff was so friendly and quick to give personal recommendations. Try this place - you won't be disappointed read more
We reserved a table for two on a weekday and there were surprisingly still quite a lot of people here. We order a few entrees and appetizers via the mobile ordering system. It's a great date night spot with a clean and quiet atmosphere. I also noticed you can get some breads to go as well read more
1 year ago
Food was amazing. This is by far my favorite pasta place to eat at in Dayton. Everything is freshly made. Having visited Italy, I can say that this tastes very close to authentic pasta. Service is great. Staff are very attentive and are always willing to help when needed. There is also a self pay and checkout option which is convenient. Ambience is nice and cozy. It is casual but has an upscale feel to it which I enjoy! read more
1 month ago
Wow what an amazing experience at Grist today! I met a friend for lunch today as I had heard about Grist after returning to the Dayton area & wanted to try. You walk in, order & pay at the counter & they bring the fabulous food to you. We started with the Kale Caesar salad delicious, flavorful & great way to start our lunch. I love mushrooms so I had to try the Porcini Rigatoni and I loved every bite! The pasta was so flavorful & the cream & wild mushroom ragu I could have licked the bowl-thanks to the focaccia I was able to soak up every drop. My friend enjoyed the spring pea agnolotti which was good too-of course we shared. The food came out of the kitchen promptly & then there's the desserts, which wanted to try & will on a future visit. Definitely don't miss Grist, truly a treasure in Downtown Dayton! read more
17 days ago
New date night spot! This is a great pasta place and their GF and V options are diverse and inclusive. Service was excellent and the vibes are immaculate. During busy weekends make sure to reserve a table for dinner and check out the place during lunch, they have a unique lunch menu different from the dinner menu. read more
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So good! Service was amazing-- we got our food within 5 mins of ordering. It tasted amazing! read more
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Visited for the first time for lunch today and regretting we didn't go sooner! Beautiful location, very friendly staff... and the food AMAZING! Ordered the shrimp Lumache - perfectly al dente pasta, beautiful lemony sauce, plenty of shrimp. My husband ordered the FowlPlay sandwich... with that perfect focaccia bread, great flavors from the cranberry sauce and alioli?, plenty of turkey... it was perfection. Can't wait to go back! read more
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9 months ago
Food was some of the best I've had in Dayton. I wasn't sure how to order or what the menu options were when walking up because there is an extensive list of items on the board. There are several dried pasta options in the case next to the register and I wasn't sure if it was an ala carte situation or if they had a set menu for lunch. Thankfully I heard someone else order and I copied that and it turned out to be delicious. The cashier/person taking the order was not particularly helpful. She just stood there smiling instead of offering help when I said it was my first time. She wasn't unfriendly, just passively standing there. read more
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1 year ago
I have no words for this place except- yum! I am a cook from home make from scratch person and this place met every expectation I have of good homemade food. I love that the menu is seasonal and can change daily. We had the beet risotto and pork ravioli- wow! So good! The apricot burrata was so good too! We will definitely be back. I loved that we could watch them making pasta from scratch. So fun! My husband and I will definitely be back- probably next week read more
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