Hours
Breakfast
Weekday (Mon-Fri): 6:30am - 10:30am
Weekend (Sat & Sun): 7:00am – 11:00am
Lunch
Monday - Friday: 11:00am – 1:30pm
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
Negroni Hour
(Mon-Sat): 4:30pm - 6:30pm (bar only)
Dinner
Weekday (Sun-Thurs): 4:30pm – 10:00pm
Weekend (Fri & Sat): 4:30pm – 11:00pm
Enjoy Italian Perfection, Right Here in Dayton
Our menu celebrates the best of Italian cuisine, with a focus on bold and flavorful Tuscan-inspired beef dishes. Each dish is expertly prepared using the freshest ingredients, ensuring a dining experience that combines authenticity with innovation. Our menu offers something for everyone—from mouthwatering pasta and perfectly cooked steaks to specialty cocktails crafted with an Italian flair.
Complement your meal with a selection from our curated list of fine Italian wines. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, Bistecca Dayton promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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Negroni
FLYWHEEL NEGRONI
$ 16
Aviation gin, campari, sweet vermouth
WHITE NEGRONI
$ 16
Aviation gin, bitter bianca, lo-fi vermouth, scarborough bitters
CC NEGRONI
$ 15
Coconut butter-infused aviation gin, coffee-infused select aperitivo, sweet vermouth
RHUBARB NEGRONI
$ 17
Gin, sweet vermouth, select aperitivo, rhubarb infused liquor
Negroni Sbagliato
$ 16
Prosecco, sweet vermouth, campari
Spritz
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
$ 17
Fabrizio limoncello, fresh lemon, prosecco, club soda
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
$ 15
Elderflower liqueur, lemon, prosecco, club soda, mint
Apple Cider Spritz
$ 14
Vanilla-infused titos vodka, apple cider, vanilla, lemon, prosecco
Bourbon Spritz
$ 16
Old forester, aperol, lemon, simple syrup, prosecco
Cocktails
BELLINI MARTINI
$ 15
Titos vodka, basil eau de vie, peach, lemon, prosecco
Midnight Margarita
$ 17
Espolon silver tequila, cointreau, lemon, lime, simple syrup, clos de los siete float
Espresso Martini
$ 16
Titos vodka, st. george coffee liquor, lavender honey simple syrup, espresso
Lavender Honey Sour
$ 14
Beefeater london dry gin, lavender honey syrup, lemon juice, egg white, lavender flowers
Woodford Manhattan
$ 17
Woodford, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
Spiritless
GINGER SMASH
$ 13
Yuzu, lime, ginger, agave
Espresso No-Tini
$ 14
Seedlip nostas de agave, espresso, lavender honey simple syrup
Lemon Olive Oil Elixer
$ 13
Seedlip nostas de agave, ginger, lemon, honey, ginger beer, olive oil spritz
Beer
Modelo
$ 10
Peroni
$ 7
Michelob Ultra
$ 6
Miller Lite
$ 9
Sam Adams Seasonal
$ 11
Yuengling
$ 9
Warped Wing Light
$ 8
Warped Wing Trotwood
$ 8
Fat Tire
$ 8
Stella
$ 8
Goose Island 312
$ 8
Local Ipa
$ 9
Rhinegeist Truth
$ 7
Non-alcohol
Warped Wing Root Beer
$ 5
Warped Wing Orange
$ 5
Warped Wing Ginger Beer
$ 5
Soda
$ 4
Espresso
$ 4
Latte
$ 5
Cappuccino
$ 5
Macchiato
$ 6
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Lighter side / chilled
Seasonal overnight oats
$ 8
Chai, greek yogurt, oats, milk, nuts, vanilla
Lemon ricotta and toast
$ 10
Greek yogurt, ricotta, blueberries, grapes, strawberries, mint, toasted almonds, sourdough bread
Smoked salmon bruschetta
$ 19
Whipped chive cream cheese, fried capers, pickled shallots, dill, everything bagel spice, lemon zest, pepperoncini
A very berry parfait
$ 10
Pistachio, greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, mint
Le uova
Avocado toast
$ 12
Toasted sourdough, cowboy candy, blistered tomato, pickled shallots, poached egg, basil
Eggs in purgatory
$ 14
Zesty pomodoro, basil, pecorino, grilled table bread, pesto genovese
Campfire hash
$ 16
Roasted fingerling, slow-roasted arista pork, grilled onion and peppers, two eggs, leek gremolata
Farmstand omelet
$ 15
Blistered tomato, baby kale, cremini mushrooms, provolone
Apulia omelet
$ 16
Arista pork, asparagus, leeks, fontina
Open-faced frittata florentine
$ 14
Baby spinach, sun-dried tomato, fontina, pesto rosso, arugula
Classics
Bistecca breakfast
$ 16
Farm-fresh eggs, roasted fingerling hash, pecan bacon or local sausage, choice of toast
Seasonal ricotta pancakes
$ 16
Seasonal fresh fruit, whipped ricotta, house-made syrup
Croissant sammy
$ 15
Farm-fresh eggs, pecan bacon or ham, provolone, flaky croissant, arugula, pesto rosso
Tuscan steak and eggs
$ 28
4oz petite filet, tuscan spice, farm fresh eggs, roasted fingerling hash, pesto rosso, choice of bread
Omelet con prosciutto e formaggi
$ 14
Smoked forest ham, provolone, chives
Pistachio crusted french toast
$ 17
sour dough, egg batter, pistachio cream, vanilla, white chocolate, lavender syru
A la carte
FRESH FRUIT
$ 4
TOAST
$ 3
CROISSANT
$ 4
HASH
$ 5
BOMBOLINI
$ 5
BACON
$ 5
Cold cereal or granola
$ 6
Whole, skim, 2%; almond +2, macadamia +2, oat +2
Local sausage
$ 5
Beverages
Fresh fruit juices
$ 3
Orange, cranberry, grapefruit, apple, pineapple
Espresso
$ 4
Make it a doppio +2
Fresh-brewed coffee
$ 3
Latte or cappuccino
$ 5
Hot tea
$ 3
Iced tea
$ 4
Soda
$ 4
Soda water
$ 4
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Starters
Arancini
$ 12
Fresh mozzarella, romesco sauce, toasted almonds, pecorino
Smoked salmon bruschetta
$ 19
Whipped chive cream cheese, fried capers, pickled shallots, dill, everything bagel spice, lemon zest, pepperoncini
Burrata
$ 19
Braised sweet tomatoes, confit pearl onion, tuscan spice, grilled bread
Insalada & zuppa
Zuppa toscana bowl
$ 10
Onion, kale, white bean, sausage, cream, herbs
Zuppa toscana cup
$ 6
Onion, kale, white bean, sausage, cream, herbs
Heirloom tomato caprese
$ 16
Heirloom grape tomato, arugula, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, basil, fresh black pepper, smoked sea salt
Grilled melon & prosciutto
$ 17
Cantaloupe, honeydew, whipped lemon ricotta, basil, white balsamic glaze, candied walnuts
Gem city caesar
$ 15
Gem, baby kale, garlic croutons, pecorino, white anchovies, watermelon radish
Roasted beets
$ 16
Grilled ricotta salata, arugula, kale, pistachio, pickled grapes, lemon dill vinaigrette
Bistecca chopped salad
$ 18
Gem, cucumber, tomato, roasted red pepper, grilled artichoke, onion, fontina, olive, creamy italiano dressing; add chicken +8, salmon +12, 4oz bavette +14
Handhelds
Italian club
$ 19
Ciabatta, provolone, capicola, prosciutto, smoked turkey, arugula, sun-dried tomato, pesto aioli
Monte cristo
$ 19
Country ham, smoked turkey, aged provolone, fontina, sour cherry jam, powdered sugar
The ardent muffaletta
$ 21
Sourdough, fontina, fig spread, prosciutto, salami, arugula, chili oil
Grilled cheese sammie
$ 14
Sourdough, pesto genovese, provolone, fontina, cheddar, tomato
Tuscan hamburger*
$ 19
Brioche, seasoned ground beef, fontina, bacon, arugula, grilled tomato, pesto aioli
Tuscan chicken salad croissant
$ 17
Flaky croissant, wood-fired grilled chicken, sundried tomato, olives, roasted garlic, herbs, arugula, tuscan spice
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Starters
GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
$ 16
Lemon, garlic aioli, alici-mint pesto, tomato alici sauce
CHARRED OCTOPUS
$ 24
Fingerling potatoes, chorizo, oregano rouille
ARANCINI
$ 9
Fresh mozzarella, romesco sauce, almonds, pecorino
BURRATA
$ 19
Braised sweet tomato, confit pearl onion, bistecca dust, herbs, garlic, grilled bread
Mussels italiano
$ 16
Blistered tomato, spanish onion, garlic, herbs, white wine, crushed red pepper, grilled table bread
Grilled melon & prosciutto
$ 17
Cantaloupe, honeydew, white balsamic glaze, whipped lemon ricotta basil, candied walnuts
Fett’untaa olio e prezzemolo
$ 8
Grilled table bread, roasted garlic, parsley, calabrian chili oil
Pastas
TAGLIATELLE CACIO E PEPE
$ 24
Forest mushrooms, fresh ground black pepper, pecorino; gricia style +2
GNOCCHI
$ 25
Pistachio pesto, pine nuts, orange, fresh ricotta
CARBONARA
$ 23
Casarecce, guanciale, english peas, pecorino
Orecchiette pesto al rosa
$ 26
Sun-dried tomato, italian sausage, basil, garlic walnuts, heavy cream, pecorino
Shrimp fra diavlo
$ 32
Gulf shrimp, red pepper flakes, strozzapreti, pomodoro sauce, oregano, white wine
Insalata & zuppa
Zuppa toscana cup
$ 6
Spanish onion, kale, garlic, cream, herbs, white bean, sausage
Zuppa toscana bowl
$ 10
Spanish onion, kale, garlic, cream, herbs, white bean, sausage
Gem city caesar
$ 15
Gem, kale, garlic crostini, pecorino, watermelon radish, white anchovies
Heirloom tomato caprese
$ 16
Heirloom grape tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze, arugula, basil, black pepper, smoked sea salt
Bistecca chopped salad
$ 18
Gem, radicchio, cucumber, tomato, roasted red pepper, grilled artichoke, red onion, fontina, olive, creamy italiano dressing
Roasted beets
$ 16
Grilled ricotta salata, arugula, kale, pistachios, pickled grapes, lemon basil dressing
Wood-fired grill
Enhance your steak experience
Cab-shallot butter - $3Ardent hotel butter - $3
Bistecca shrimp - $12
10oz filet*
$ 64
32oz bistecca alla florentina
$ 112
Smoked sea salt
8oz sirloin*
$ 32
8oz tournedo duo*
$ 36
8oz bavette*
$ 29
16oz ribeye
$ 64
18oz strip steak*
$ 54
Ultimate wood-fired grilled steak sammy*
$ 28
Marinated bavette, cipollini onion confit, roasted tomato, garlic aioli, brioche bun, tuscan fries
Mains
Arista slow roasted pork
$ 26
Fresh herbs, balsamic cherry chutney, sweet potato & apple hash
King salmon*
$ 34
English pea risotto, sumac-lime honey glaze, romesco sauce
Grilled eggplant parmesan
$ 23
Pomodoro sauce, parmesan, fontina, fried basil, fresh ricotta
Tuscan rack of lamb*
$ 53
Roasted garlic, herbs, dijon, fig & balsamic glaze, haricot verts
Seasonal risotto
$ 26
Arborio, stock, veggies, pecorino cheese, butter
Grilled swordfish puttanesca relish*
$ 38
Kalamata olives, heirloom grape tomato, anchovies, herbs, roasted garlic
Osso bucco
$ 42
Herbs, white wine, stock, mirepoix veggies, leek gremolata
Chicken milanaise
$ 28
Breaded cutlets, white wine crystal sauce, fried capers, lemon, parsley
Sides
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
$ 8
WOOD-FIRED MUSHROOMS
$ 9
TUSCAN FRIES
$ 7
THYME ROASTED FINGERLINGS
$ 6
Sweet potato & apple hash
$ 9
Haricot verts italiano style
$ 7
Seasonal risotto
$ 8
Grilled tomatoes
$ 9
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DESSERT
POT DE CRÈME
$ 12
blackberry lemon jam
LIMONCELLO CHEESECAKE
$ 13
strawberry mint compote
OLIVE OIL CAKE
$ 12
poached fruit | sherry syrup
MINI BOMBOLONI
$ 12
sweet cream lime granulated sugar
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Le uova
Avocado toast
$ $12
Toasted sourdough, cowboy candy, pickled shallots, blistered tomato, poached egg, basil
Campfire hash
$ $16
Roasted fingerling, slow-roasted arista pork, grilled onion and peppers, two eggs, leek gremolata
Farmstand omelet
$ $15
Blistered tomato, baby kale, cremini mushrooms, provolone
Apulia omelet
$ $16
Arista pork, asparagus, leeks, fontina
Uova alla benedict
$ $19
Focaccia, prosciutto, sautéed spinach, pesto hollandaise
Arista pork benedict
$ $18
English muffin, arista pork, poached eggs, onion confit hollandaise
Tuscan farmer's egg bowl
$ $16
Butter beans, herbs, spinach, blistered tomato, olive oil, grilled bread
Lighter side / chilled
Seasonal overnight oats
$ $8
Chai, greek yogurt, oats, milk, nuts, vanilla
Smoked salmon bruschetta
$ $19
Whipped chive cream cheese, fried capers, dill, pickled shallots, everything bagel spice, lemon zest, pepperoncini
A very berry parfait
$ $10
Pistachio, greek yogurt, granola, fresh berries, mint
Handhelds
Italian club
$ $19
Ciabatta, provolone, capicola, prosciutto, smoked turkey, arugula, sun-dried tomato, pesto aioli
Monte cristo
$ $19
Country ham, smoked turkey, provolone, fontina, sour cherry jam, powdered sugar
The ardent muffaletta
$ $21
Sourdough, fontina, fig spread, prosciutto, salami, arugula, chili oil
Tuscan hamburger*
$ $19
Brioche, seasoned ground beef, fontina, bacon, arugula, grilled tomato, pesto aioli
Tuscan chicken salad croissant
$ $17
Flaky croissant, wood-fired grilled chicken, sun-dried tomato, olives, roasted garlic, herbs, arugula, tuscan spice
Classics
Bistecca breakfast*
$ $16
Farm-fresh eggs, roasted fingerling hash, pecan bacon or local sausage, choice of toast
Seasonal ricotta pancakes
$ $16
Seasonal fresh fruit, whipped ricotta, house-made syrup
Pistachio-crusted brioche
$ $17
Sourdough, egg batter, pistachio cream, vanilla, white chocolate, lavender syrup
Croissant sammy*
$ $15
Farm-fresh eggs, pecan bacon or ham, provolone, flaky croissant, arugula, pesto rosso
Tuscan steak and eggs*
$ $28
4oz petite filet, tuscan spice, farm fresh eggs, roasted fingerling hash, pesto rosso, choice of bread
Pollo e waffle
$ $19
Belgian waffle, buttermilk chicken, cornmeal, maple syrup, smoked peppercorns, calabrian chili oil; add an egg +2
Omelet con prosciutto e formaggi
$ $14
Smoked forest ham, provolone, chives
Lunchy items
Heirloom tomato caprese
$ $16
Heirloom grape tomato, arugula, ciliengine mozzarella, balsamic glaze, basil, garlic, fresh black pepper, smoked sea salt
Grilled melon and prosciutto
$ $17
Cantaloupe, honeydew, whipped lemon ricotta, basil, white balsamic glaze, candied walnuts
Bistecca chopped salad
$ $18
Gem, cucumber, tomato, fontina, roasted red pepper, grilled artichoke, onion, olive, creamy italiano dressing; add chicken +8, salmon +12
A la carte
Cold cereal or granola
$ $6
Whole, skim, 2%; almond +2, macadamia +2, oat +2
Fresh fruit
$ $4
Toast
$ $3
Croissant
$ $4
Bagel
$ $4
Hash
$ $5
Bombolini
$ $5
Bacon
$ $5
Local pork sausage
$ $5
Beverages
Fresh fruit juices
$ $3
Orange, cranberry, grapefruit, apple, pineapple
Espresso
$ $4
Make it a doppio +2
Fresh-brewed coffee
$ $3
Latte or cappuccino
$ $5
Hot tea
$ $3
Iced tea
$ $4
Soda
$ $4
Soda water
$ $4
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.