Bistecca - Ardent Hotel

Name: Bistecca - Ardent Hotel
Address: 137 N Main St, Dayton, OH, United States, 45402-1772
Telephone: (937) 637-0465
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (64)

$31 to $50

Italian

137 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402-1772

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2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Innovative

Nestled in the heart of Dayton, Ohio, Bistecca offers an elegant, Tuscan-inspired dining experience, reminiscent of a warm Italian home. Our sophisticated yet welcoming menu, drawing inspiration from Florence, Italy, provides a cozy and inclusive atmosphere for both hotel patrons and community members. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring a carefully curated selection of fine Italian wines alongside freshly made pastas and delicious wood-fired grill options. The seductive lighting enhances the sophisticated ambiance, making it the perfect setting to experience the best of Italian cuisine, including our signature dish, the Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Sun 7:00 am–1:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(937) 637-0465
Website
https://bisteccadayton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jacob Rodibaugh

Location
137 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402-1772
Neighborhood
Dayton
Cross street
Main Street and First Street
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Grilled Fruit Skewers$8.00
pineapple | grapes | strawberries | melon | honey lime sumac drizzle
Overnight Oats$9.00
chia | oats | apples | cinnamon | non dairy milk
Ricotta & Toast$11.00
greek yogurt | ricotta | blueberries | grapes | strawberries | mint | crushed almonds
Breakfast Bowl$19.00
ancient grains | sautéed kale | roasted sweet potatoes | feta | grape tomatoes | grilled avocado | poached farm-fresh egg | pickled shallots | lemon-tahini dressing
Open-Faced Smoked Salmon$19.00
smoked salmon | grilled tuscan baguette | caper berries | crème fraîche | confit cipollini onion | lemon zest | dill | Bistecca herb dust
Cold Cereal or Granola$6.00
skim | 2% | whole +2 | almond +2 | oat +2 | mikadamia macadamia +2

Wood-Fired Grill

Grilled Avocado Toast$11.00
five grain toast | smashed cumin chickpeas | fresh tomatoes | grilled avocado | pickled shallots | poached farm-fresh egg* +2
Shakshuka$14.00
roasted tomatoes | bell peppers | chickpeas | baked farm-fresh eggs | grilled rustic bread
Campfire Hash$16.00
wood-fired roasted potatoes | slow-roasted pork arista | grilled onions | bell peppers | farm-fresh egg* +2
Tuscan Frittata$11.00
farm-fresh eggs | fontina | asparagus | wood-fired mushrooms | grilled artichokes

Mains

Bistecca Breakfast$14.00
farm-fresh eggs | potato hash | bacon or sausage | choice of toast
Farmstand Omelet$18.00
kale | wood-fired mushrooms | oven-roasted tomato | aged provolone
Apulia Omelet$17.00
pork arista | asparagus | leeks | fontina
Monte Cristo$18.00
country ham | oven-roasted turkey | aged provolone | fontina | over easy farm-fresh egg | midwest cherry jam | powdered sugar

A La Carte

Fresh Fruit$4.00
Toast$4.00
Croissant$3.00
Bagel$4.00
Hash$5.00
Bombolini$5.00
Bacon$6.00
Local Pork Sausage$5.00

Beverages

Fresh Fruit Juices$3.00
orange | cranberry | grapefruit apple | pineapple +3
Lemonade$4.00
Fresh-Brewed Coffee$3.00
Espresso$4.00
make it a doppio +2
Latte or Cappuccino$5.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Iced Tea$4.00
Hot Chocolate$5.00
Soda$4.00
Soda Water$4.00

What 64 people are saying

Bistecca - Ardent Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dayton
Innovative
Dayton
Hot spot
Dayton
Great for fine wines
Dayton
Romantic
Dayton
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistecca at Ardent Hotel is a vibrant addition to downtown Dayton. With "wonderful food and ambiance," it's perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "outstanding" risotto and tagliatelle, and the attentive service. While some mention slow service and high noise levels, the overall dining experience is "absolutely wonderful."

64 Reviews

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Robert
Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When new restaurants come to Dayton, it’s a big deal and it raises hopes for something new, upscale, and offering a chef inspired menu that brings new flavors, textures, and themes to the table. And, don’t forget the libations! A solid cocktail sets the tone for the evening, mess that up and that is like the first strike. Surprisingly, Bistecca and The Ardent hit a four room homer for us. Dinner and drinks transported us to a different plateau where our “Dayton” expectations were not just beaten but were trampled and left in the dust as Bistecca’s dishes and cocktails rocketed by with no regrets. The menu, the delivery, the presentation, and the taste were incredible. From the first sip and the first bite to the last. Impeccable! The location is great, the ambiance reminds of London, New York, and other fine cities, Seats are comfortable, it’s a little loud but honestly, we didn’t notice it once dinner was served, we had no trouble conversing and we enjoyed the music. Our hostesses, wait staff, and servers are new and learning but - they want to be there and they wanted us to enjoy our evening! They were friendly, attentive, but not overbearing. My wife had the salmon dish and loved every bite. I had the Kansas City sirloin and a side of fingerling potato’s to share. As I said earlier, perfect from the first bite to the last. Yum! Desert was a delight as well. Olive oil cake with a very tasty mildly candied peach on the side and a subtle dab of whipped cream infused with a wonderful but hard describe flavor. So good, sooo good. We highly recommend Bistecca! Hope to see you there.
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Alan
Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two of us had the salmon and enjoyed it. One had the roast pork and thought it was good enough to share. We all agreed that the fries were great.
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Drew VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! That octopus is the best I have ever had! The space is done so well and the staff are warm and friendly. The burrata appetizer was unexpected and it was excellent as well. Looking forward to the next time we get to dine there
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Barbara
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was delicious from appetizers to desserts. The menu had so many tempting choices it was hard to choose. The waitress was friendly and helpful. Service was nicely timed.
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John C.
Denver / Colorado1 review
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good. We were on a timeline for a show at The Schuster and the staff accommodated us perfectly.
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William VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The risotto and the tagliatelle were outstanding!
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Angela
Cincinnati / Dayton10 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Such a beautiful new addition to downtown Dayton! The food and ambiance was wonderful. The service was very slow, but I think that comes with any new restaurant. It was also extremely warm in the restaurant….to the point some people were sweating. Besides that, I would definitely recommend everyone give it a try. It is a beautiful restaurant.
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Bill
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, ambience were wonderful. It's pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Nice to have a new, nice place to dine in downtown Dayton!
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Brandon
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location, food was amazing. On the expensive side but the quality of the food was great.
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J VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton10 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First of all. Our server Doll was great. We had a reservation, but still had to wait for a table to be cleaned. The kitchen was slow getting food out. The chips appetizer were ok, but nothing outstanding. We waited awhile to get them. I ordered the Risotto and it was good and serving size was generous. My friend ordered the ribeye medium and it came out more well done. Our waitress returned it to the kitchen with no hassles. The 2nd steak was not medium either, but my friend decided to just keep it anyway. We've been to 2 restaurants recently that can't seem to get medium steak correct. We also ordered fingerling potatoes which were not seasoned enough and grilled asparagus which was good. For dessert the olive cake and donuts were good. Lastly, the noise level was way too loud.
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FAQs

Bistecca - Ardent Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (937) 637-0465.

Bistecca - Ardent Hotel is rated 4 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

137 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402-1772

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main Street and First Street
Neighborhood
Dayton
Hours of operation
Sun 7:00 am–1:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jacob Rodibaugh
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bisteccadayton.com/
Phone number
(937) 637-0465

Bistecca - Ardent Hotel

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Grilled Fruit Skewers$8.00

Overnight Oats$9.00

Ricotta & Toast$11.00

Breakfast Bowl$19.00

Open-Faced Smoked Salmon$19.00

Cold Cereal or Granola$6.00

Wood-Fired Grill

Grilled Avocado Toast$11.00

Shakshuka$14.00

Campfire Hash$16.00

Tuscan Frittata$11.00

Mains

Bistecca Breakfast$14.00

Farmstand Omelet$18.00

Apulia Omelet$17.00

Monte Cristo$18.00

A La Carte

Fresh Fruit$4.00

Toast$4.00

Croissant$3.00

Bagel$4.00

Hash$5.00

Bombolini$5.00

Bacon$6.00

Local Pork Sausage$5.00

Beverages

Fresh Fruit Juices$3.00

Lemonade$4.00

Fresh-Brewed Coffee$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Latte or Cappuccino$5.00

Hot Tea$3.00

Iced Tea$4.00

Hot Chocolate$5.00

Soda$4.00

Soda Water$4.00

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