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    Old Scratch Pizza

    4.4 (227 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Beer Bar, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    OLD SCRATCH PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Allyson B.

    The pizza was delicious. I had the hot honey one (1st on menu). It was enough for lunch with leftovers. Also got the meatballs as a shareable. You come in and first see the food counter where you order food. After paying you get a number on a metal stand, they bring it to your table. Next you go to the beverage counter and order. Mostly it's long communal style tables and benches inside. Today was rainy and cool, but I saw a lot of outside seating for better weather. Those were the usual round metal tables that seat 4 or 5. Parking is tight though.

    Toppling Goliath Dorothy's New World Lager
    John D.

    In town on business and decided to stop in for dinner. Bell's reps were onsite handing out free swag and 3 of their beers were on tap. I sat at the bar so I could order my food and drink at one place and not have to go through the food line and drink line separately. I started off the Bell's Amber and Pimento Cheese appetizer. I really liked the hot honey drizzled over the pimento cheese. For dinner I ordered the Dayton pizza. It's covered with pepperoni, which does make it a little greasy, but still very good. The beer I ordered with my pizza was Toppling Goliath Dorothy's New World Lager.

    Centerville Old Scratch dining area, bar & pizza ovens in the back from Italy
    Karen D.

    Stopped by on Saturday afternoon to enjoy pizza, we couldn't decide so we crafted our own with red sauce, pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms & arugula Mom enjoyed a colter - you help yourself once you receive a cup after placing your order. I enjoyed a craft beer from upstate NY from the bar. The pizza arrived hot and fresh right from the oven. Reminded me of pizza in Naples. Definitely get the arugula on a pizza, the pepperness of it adds the best flavor to a pizza. Delicious & will be back for more.

    Josh W.

    A couple very close friends of ours took us here for pizza and we definitely enjoyed it all. This is brick oven pizza done right for sure. We're almost jealous of how close they live to this spot. We went on Sunday for lunch and they weren't terribly busy. You order at the counter, they give you a number, and they bring your order to your table when it's ready. The place itself is very laid back and relaxed. The staff are all super friendly. Their menu is all about the pizzas but also features sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Want an adult libation? They've got a great beer selection, good list of cocktails, and a nice wine selection although not as big as the beer selection. My fiancee got the Shroom pizza and I got the apple cider pork pizza (monthly special). For our drinks, my lady got a Cabernet, and I had to try the Warped Wing OSPizza Pilsner. The wait was definitely not long and our pizzas were delicious, especially my apple cider pork pizza, because all the toppings went together so well. If you go this month, I highly recommend ordering one. My fiancee loved both pizzas too. They also have classic vanilla soft serve ice cream if you make a $1 donation to Cones for a Cause (they help a number of non-profit organizations in the Dayton area). Perfect finish to our meal. We'd absolutely go back here again!

    Side House Salad
    Michelle O.

    I am visiting customers in the area and staying at a local hotel. I love wood fired pizza and thought I would do a help search. This came up as close and highly rated. It's very industrial looking. Big dining area that you seat yourself.order at the counter. Then sit and wait for it. You can order drinks at the bar. It's separate. I got the margarita pizza and house side salad. Both came out at the same time in about 5 mins. Salad was good and nice size. The pizza is. 6 slice all 1 size. Pizza was decent. I thought the middle could have been cooked a bit more. It was pretty floppy. The sauce is very tomato tasting. Not bad. Cheese was skimpy but you can add more parmesan to it. I did like the char on the crust just wish the middle got more cook to get the whole thing crispy. Staff was nice. I went on a Wednesday afternoon around 3:30p so not dinner time or lunch time. There were a handful of other patrons. I sat at the bar and got a cider. They had a few choices and I got to taste which is appreciated. Overall not a bad experience. I'd go back if I lived in the area. Just tell them to make the pizza a bit more done.

    Elliot pizza

    Back within a few days. Added three photos. Large Elliot pizza. The name for their cheeses pizza. Lot of cheese. The photos shows just part of their large dining area, the pizza and the three ovens. Semi self service. Order at kiosk, it's brought to the table.

    cranberry and apple mule
    Kim S.

    This is a tough review to write because we've always liked Old Scratch, but I didn't really like the pizza I chose this time. The prosciutto and arugula pizza sounded good but was just bland, in my opinion. I think we'll stick to a pizza with red sauce next time. The caesar salad was fresh, with just enough dressing. As always, the service was very good. A manager went to the back and got us sides of marinara then we later saw him busing tables and even fixing a wonky table leg.

    Arugula and ham pizza with white sauce
    Dan S.

    Great place, but with a louder vibe fine for families and people enjoying a couple beers with their pizza. Solid beer selection as well as some tasty cocktails. My wife really likes their honey berry lemonade. The pizzas are innovative; we had the arugula and prosciutto. All their crusts are amazingly good. The venue is large and somewhat loud, so it's especially good for families and big groups.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, craft beer and ambience! Service is a tried a true method of ordering food delivered by a flagged number.

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    3 years ago

    The best local place for pizza and salads!! The white pie and apple wood bacon are to die for!

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    Clare L.

    Thanks, Dea Anna!

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    2 years ago

    We have loved everything we've tried, the cauliflower is like secretly the best thing on the menu!

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    3 years ago

    best oven roasted olives!! they are amazing! not the great beer selection if you are a fan of lagers.

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    3 years ago

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    Clare L.

    Thanks for the kind words, Stephanie!

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    3 years ago

    Great service all round one of my fav local spots for Pizza. Easy menu and kind people

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Old scratch is phenomenal, you crave it once a week, you know it's great! try the angry bee keeper and add pepperoni you won't be sorry!

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    Clare L.

    So glad you enjoyed our Centerville location!

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    3 years ago

    Great service and great tasting food. Took my parents last year and they loved it. Local place.

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    3 years ago

    We always get the Shroom Pizza dnd the Roasted Cauliflower. Our kids like the Elliott Pizza with Bacon.

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    7 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Excellent choices. Loved it all! Wonderful selections. Keep up the good work! We will return!

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    4 years ago

    We got take out from here lots over the pandemic, but I had never eaten in the space, it's huge! Great space and great pizza.

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    3 years ago

    Great pizza and salads! Yummy drinks as well! I wish they would keep some of the monthly specials- they ate great!

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    Eric S.

    Thanks so much for being a fan. We really appreciate it!

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    3 years ago

    Fresh pizzas made with good, quality ingredients. Atmosphere is great - fun and energetic.

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    Eric S.

    Thank you!

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    3 years ago

    Always a great pizza! It doesn't matter what your get, it's all good. Deliver consistency and the staff is always great.

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    3 years ago

    So good! Would recommend to anyone! Really excellent pizza and vibe at the restaurant

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    So glad you could join us. Hopefully we see you again soon!

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    3 years ago

    Fresh ingredients, food tastes great, interesting selections of pizza. Always friendly staff. Parking can be a little tricky if busy.

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    3 years ago

    I ordered through the website. It was ready when they said it would be. My pizza was kept warm before I arrived; nice touch!

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    The atmosphere is very nice and clean. Love seeing family's together here. The food is fantastic. love coming here !

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    Ask the Community - Old Scratch Pizza

    Do you have gluten free pizza crust? I don't see it on your website.

    Hello Steve. Our menu has a little symbol ( GF ) marked on our salads and appetizers but not on our pizza's. However, we can make any pizza Gluten Free. It is a 3.00 up charge. We do have a separate station that these are made on as well. Thank you… 

    Do we need to make reservations?

    We do not accept reservations. Although it can be busy sometimes, we are quite experienced at accommodating parties of all sizes.

    Anyone know what kind of hand sanitizer Old Scratch in Centerville uses?

    We use a brand called Refrasia Care. It is packaged in larger containers which makes it convenient for us. Thank you!

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