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Exceptional Dining, Inspired by Italy
Experience exceptional dining at Bistecca, located within Hotel Ardent Dayton. Our Italian Steakhouse offers a delightful menu featuring handmade pastas, wood-fired grill selections, and signature dishes inspired by Italy's rich culinary traditions. With a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors, every meal is crafted to provide a memorable dining experience.
Whether you're visiting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch, Bistecca promises a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can relax, indulge, and enjoy delicious meals with great company. Perfect for both hotel guests and local diners, our restaurant is the ideal place to savor outstanding food in the heart of Dayton.
Bistecca - Italian Steakhouse
A Symphony for Your Senses
Our Italian Steakhouse menu is both elegant and approachable, offering a variety of delicious options for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner. Drawing inspiration from Florence, Italy, we take pride in serving handmade pastas and daily selections from our wood-fired grill. Make sure to try our namesake dish, Bistecca alla Fiorentina, a hearty, flavorful steak that captures the essence of Italian cuisine.
Hours:
Breakfast
Weekday (Mon-Fri): 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Negroni Hour
(Mon-Sat): 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM (bar only)
Dinner
Weekday (Sun-Thurs): 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Weekend (Fri & Sat): 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
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Lighter side / chilled
Seasonal overnight oats
$ $8
chai | greek yogurt | oats | milk | nuts | vanilla
A very berry parfait
$ $10
pistachio | greek yogurt | granola | fresh berries | honey-sumac | mint
Eggs
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Avocado toast*
$ $12
toasted sourdough | candied jalapeños | blistered tomato | pickled shallots | (1) poached egg | basil
Prime Rib Hash*
$ 16
roasted fingerling | shaved prime rib | grilled onion & peppers | two eggs | leek gremolata
PROSCIUTTO & CHEESE OMELET
$ 14
smoked forest ham | provolone | chives
TUSCAN HARVEST OMELET
$ 15
blistered tomato | baby kale | cremini mushrooms | provolone
Classics
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Bistecca breakfast*
$ $16
farm-fresh eggs | roasted fingerling hash | pecan bacon or local sausage | choice of toast
Ricotta pancakes
$ $16
seasonal fresh fruit | whipped ricotta | house-made syrup
Focaccia sammy*
$ $15
farm-fresh eggs | pecan bacon or ham | provolone | herbed focaccia | arugula | pesto rosso
Steak & eggs Tuscana*
$ $28
4oz bavette steak | tuscan spice | farm fresh eggs | roasted fingerling hash | pesto rosso | choice of bread
TUSCAN SUNRISE
$ 16
butter beans | herbs | spinach | blistered tomato | olive oil | grilled bread
A la carte
Cold cereal or granola
$ $6
whole | skim | 2% almond +2 | macadamia +2 | oat +2
Fresh fruit
$ $4
Toast
$ $3
Bagel
$ $4
Hash
$ $5
Bacon
$ $5
Pork sausage
$ $5
Beverages
Fresh fruit juices
$ $3
orange | cranberry | grapefruit | apple | pineapple
Fresh-brewed coffee
$ $3
Espresso
$ $4
make it a doppio +2
Latte or cappuccino
$ $5
Hot tea
$ $3
Iced tea
$ $4
Soda
$ $4
Soda water
$ $4
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Mains
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Avocado toast*
$ $12
toasted sourdough | candied jalapeños blistered tomato | (1) poached egg | basil
Focaccia sammy*
$ 15
farm-fresh eggs | pecan bacon or ham | provolone herbed focaccia | arugula | pesto rosso
Steak & eggs Tuscana*
$ 28
4oz bavette steak | tuscan spice | farm-fresh eggs | roasted fingerling hash | pesto rosso choice of bread
Bistecca breakfast*
$ $16
farm-fresh eggs | roasted fingerling hash pecan bacon or local sausage | choice of toast
Prime Rib Hash*
$ 16
roasted fingerling | shaved prime rib | two eggs grilled onion & peppers | leek gremolata
TUSCAN FARMERS OMELET
$ $15
blistered tomato | baby kale cremini mushrooms provolone
PROSCIUTTO & CHEESE OMELET
$ 14
smoked forest ham | provolone | chives
Tuscan Benedict*
$ 18
english muffin | prosciutto | poached eggs tomato | pesto hollandaise
TUSCAN SUNRISE
$ 16
butter beans | herbs | spinach | blistered tomato olive oil | grilled bread
The Sweet Side
Seasonal overnight oats
$ $8
chai | greek yogurt | oats milk | nuts | vanilla
A very berry parfait
$ $10
pistachio | greek yogurt granola | fresh berries | mint
Seasonal Ricotta pancakes
$ 16
seasonal fresh fruit | whipped ricotta | house-made syrup
Handhelds
served with tuscan fries
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Italian club
$ $19
ciabatta | provolone | capicola prosciutto | smoked turkey arugula | sun-dried tomato pesto aioli
Tuscan hamburger*
$ $19
brioche | seasoned ground beef fontina | bacon | arugula tomato | pesto aioli
Tuscan chicken salad
$ $17
herbed focaccia bread wood-fired grilled chicken sundried tomato | olives roasted garlic | herbs arugula | tuscan spice
Lunchy items
add chicken +8, salmon +12
Caprese
$ 14
heirloom grape tomato | arugula marinated mozzarella balsamic glaze | basil | garlic fresh black pepper smoked seas salt
Grilled melon and prosciutto
$ $17
cantaloupe | honeydew | basil whipped lemon ricotta white balsamic glaze candied walnuts
Caesar
$ 13
gem | baby kale | garlic crostini pecorino | watermelon radish white anchovies
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
Bacon
$ $5
Pork sausage
$ $5
Beverages
Fresh fruit juices
$ $3
orange | cranberry | grapefruit | apple | pineapple
Fresh-brewed coffee
$ $3
Espresso
$ $4
Make it a doppio +2
Latte or cappuccino
$ $5
Hot tea
$ $3
Iced tea
$ $4
Soda
$ $4
Soda water
$ $4
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YOU’VE MADE IT!
FLYWHEEL NEGRONI
$ 16
Inspired by Dayton's spirit of invention. A handcrafted Italian classic featuring gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, expertly balanced and designed to take flight.
Starters
GRILLED HERBED FOCACCIA
$ 8
grilled table bread | roasted garlic parsley | calabrian chili oil
GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
$ 18
lemon | garlic aioli | alici-mint pesto tomato alici sauce
GRILLED MELON & PROSCIUTTO
$ $17
cantaloupe | honeydew | whipped lemon ricotta | white balsamic glaze basil | candied walnuts
CHARRED OCTOPUS
$ $24
fingerling potatoes | chorizo | oregano rouille
BURRATA
$ $19
braised sweet tomato | confit pearl onion | herbs | garlic | bistecca dust grilled bread
Pasta
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE
$ 24
egg pasta | lemon zest & juice | olive oil pecorino | baby arugula | prosciutto cracklings
ORICCHIETTE PESTO ALLA ROSA
$ $26
sun-dried tomato | italian sausage | basil garlic | walnuts | heavy cream | pecorino
CARBONARA*
$ $23
casarecce | guanciale | english peas pecorino| spanish onion | garlic | egg yolk
SHRIMP TROFIE
$ 34
white tiger shrimp | spiral pasta | fireroasted tomato | heavy cream | spinach garlic | white wine | tuscan spice
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
Caesar
$ 13
gem | kale | garlic crostini | pecorino watermelon radish | white anchovies
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CAPRESE
$ 14
heirloom grape tomato | arugula fresh mozzarella | balsamic glaze | basil fresh black pepper | smoked seas salt
BISTECCA CHOPPED SALAD
$ 16
gem | radicchio | cucumber | tomato roasted red pepper | grilled artichoke red onion | olive | creamy italiano dressing
Wood-fired grill
All steaks are hand cut and served with: onion confit | herb bunch | roasted tomato | bone-marrow butter
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
8oz sirloin*
$ $32
classic | flavorful
10oz filet*
$ 68
tender | buttery
8oz bavette*
$ $29
bold | savory
16oz ribeye
$ 62
richly marbled
30oz BISTECCA FLORENTINA* (for two)
$ 99
served with smoked seas salt
Handheld
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
ULTIMATE WOOD-FIRED GRILLED STEAK SAMMY*
$ 28
marinated bavette | cipollini onion confit | roasted tomato garlic aioli | grilled brioche bun | tuscan fries
Mains
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
TUSCAN GRILLED PORK CHOP*
$ 26
grilled loin chop | fire-roasted apple & peach chutney manchego grits
SUMMER RISOTTO
$ $26
english peas | mint | ricotta | arborio | stock | veggies pecorino cheese | butter
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
STEAK FRITES*
$ 35
10oz strip steak grilled then sliced | genovese pesto tuscan fries
CHICKEN MILANAISE
$ $28
breaded cutlets | white wine crystal sauce | fried capers lemon | parsley
AUKRA SALMON*
$ $34
norwegian salmon | english pea risotto | sumac-lime honey glaze romesco sauce
Sides
Grilled asparagus
$ $8
MANCHEGO GRITS
$ 9
Wood-fired mushrooms
$ $9
Haricot verts italiano style
$ $7
Tuscan fries
$ $7
Thyme roasted fingerlings
$ 7
Summer risotto
$ $8
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Starters
Grilled melon & prosciutto
$ 17
cantaloupe | honeydew | whipped lemon ricotta | basil white balsamic glaze | candied walnuts
Burrata
$ $19
braised sweet tomatoes | confit of pearl onion | tuscan spice | grilled bread
Handhelds
served with tuscan fries
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Grilled cheese & Tomato Soup
$ $14
sourdough | pesto genovese | provolone fontina | cheddar | tomato soup
Tuscan chicken salad
$ $17
herbed focaccia | wood-fired grilled chicken sundried tomato | olives | roasted garlic | herbs arugula | tuscan spice
Italian club
$ $19
ciabatta | provolone | capicola | prosciutto smoked turkey | arugula | sun-dried tomato | pesto aioli
Tuscan hamburger*
$ $19
brioche | seasoned ground beef | fontina | bacon arugula | grilled tomato | pesto aioli
Insalada & zuppa
Zuppa tuscana bowl
$ $10
onion | kale | white bean | sausage | cream | herbs
Zuppa tuscana cup
$ $6
onion | kale | white bean | sausage | cream | herbs
Caprese
$ $16
heirloom grape tomato | arugula | fresh mozzarella balsamic glaze | basil | fresh black pepper | smoked sea salt
Caesar
$ $15
gem | baby kale | garlic croutons | pecorino white anchovies | watermelon radish
Bistecca chopped salad
$ $18
gem | cucumber | tomato | roasted red pepper grilled artichoke | onion | fontina | olive | creamy italiano dressing
ENHANCE YOUR SALAD
CHICKEN BREAST +8 / SALMON* +12 / 4oz BAVETTE* +14
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Starters
Zuppa tuscana cup
$ 6
spanish onion | kale | garlic | cream herbs | white bean | sausage
Zuppa tuscana bowl
$ 10
spanish onion | kale | garlic | cream herbs | white bean | sausage
Gem City Caesar
$ 15
gem | baby kale | garlic crostini | pecorino watermelon radish | white anchovies
HEIRLOOM TOMATO CAPRESE
$ 16
heirloom grape tomato | fresh mozzarella balsamic glaze | arugula | basil fresh black pepper | smoked sea salt
FETT’UNTA OLIO E PREZZEMOLO
$ 8
grilled table bread | roasted garlic parsley | calabrian chili oil
Arancini
$ 9
fresh mozzarella | romesco sauce almonds | pecorino
BURRATA
$ 19
braised sweet tomato | confit pearl onion bistecca dust | herbs | garlic | grilled bread
Mains
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
ORECCHIETTE PESTO AL ROSA
$ 26
sun-dried tomato | italian sausage | basil garlic walnuts | heavy cream | pecorino
Gnocchi
$ 25
pistachio pesto | pine nuts orange | fresh ricotta
King Salmon*
$ 34
english pea risotto | sumac-lime honey glaze romesco sauce
Seasonal Risotto
$ 26
arborio | stock | veggies pecorino cheese | butter
GRILLED EGGPLANT PARMESAN
$ 23
pomodoro sauce | parmesan | fontina fried basil | fresh ricotta
CHICKEN MILANAISE
$ 28
breaded cutlets | white wine crystal sauce fried capers | lemon | parsley
Wood-fired grill
All steaks are hand cut and served with onion confit | herb bunch | roasted tomato | bone-marrow butter
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
8oz SIRLOIN*
$ 32
8oz TOURNEDO DUO*
$ 39
8oz BAVETTE*
$ 29
Sides
Grilled asparagus
$ 8
Tuscan fries
$ 7
Wood-fired mushrooms
$ 9
Thyme roasted fingerlings
$ 6
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Negroni
FLYWHEEL NEGRONI
$ 16
tanqueray sevilla orange | bitter bianca
lo-fi vermouth | scarborough bitters
lo-fi vermouth | scarborough bitters
BRIDGETOWN NEGRONI
$ 14
coconut rum | campari | sweet vermouth
GREEN NEGRONI
$ 15
aviation gin | Dolin Genepy
trossi dry vermouth
trossi dry vermouth
NEGRONI SOUR
$ 16
aviation gin | campari | sweet vermouth
simple syrup | fresh lemon | egg white
simple syrup | fresh lemon | egg white
CC NEGRONI
$ 15
coconut infused aviation gin | coffee
select apertivo | sweet vermouth
select apertivo | sweet vermouth
Cocktails
SMOKE SHOW
$ 16
mezcal | cointreau | fresh lime | cilantro
bitters | serrano pepper | spiced rim
bitters | serrano pepper | spiced rim
ESPRESSO MARTINI
$ 18
coffee liqueur | fresh espresso | ketel one
brown sugar simple syrup | cinnamon
brown sugar simple syrup | cinnamon
BLACK OLD FASHIONED
$ 17
woodford reserve | amaro montenegro
honey | lemon bitters
honey | lemon bitters
BELLINI MARTINI
$ 16
tito's vodka | basil eau de vie | peach
fresh lemon | prosecco
fresh lemon | prosecco
THE EMPRESS
$ 15
empress herbal gin | fresh lime | tonic
Spiritless
ESPRESSO NO-TINI
$ 14
seedlip spice 94 | fresh-brewed espresso
brown sugar simple syrup
brown sugar simple syrup
(NA)GRONI
$ 12
ritual gin | ritual apertif | orange peel
SPICED SPRITZ
$ 13
seedlip spice 94 | ginger beer | pear
Spritz
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
$ 17
fabrizio limoncello | fresh lemon
prosecco | club soda
prosecco | club soda
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
$ 15
st. germain | fresh lemon | prosecco
club soda | mint
club soda | mint
CHAMBORD SPRITZ
$ 15
chambord | pinot grigio | club soda
raspberry
raspberry
APEROL SPRITZ
$ 14
aperol | prosecco | club soda
Beer
MODELO
$ 10
PERONI
$ 7
MICHELOB ULTRA
$ 6
MILLER LITE
$ 6
SAM ADAMS SEASONAL
$ 10
YUENGLING
$ 9
WARPED WING LIGHT
$ 8
WARPED WING TROTWOOD
$ 8
ROTATING WARPED WING IPA
$ 10
STELLA
$ 8
BREWDOG ELVIS JUICE IPA
$ 11
ROTATING LOCAL DRAFT
$ 10
HIGH NOON
$ 10
FABRIZIA LEMON VODKA SODA
$ 8
Non-Alcohol
WARPED WING ROOT BEER
$ 5
WARPED WING ORANGE
$ 5
WARPED WING GINGER BEER
$ 5
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
$ 5
What Customers Say About Us
"Love the bar here. Great drinks and great atmosphere."
Lindsay Wiseman
Google
"I went to Bistecca and the food was amazing! Service was very attentive and the manager was a pleasure to talk to and came and checked on us periodically throughout our meal.! This is for sure my new go to place, if you’re in the Dayton area check it out!"
Abby R
Tripadvisor
Bistecca Signature Plates & Pours
Bistecca Alla Forentina
Guests and locals alike can indulge in a menu that blends Italian culinary traditions from various regions with a modern flair. Diners can look forward to wood-fired grill selections like the namesake Bistecca ala Fiorentina
Archimedean Excogitation
This custom-made Negroni cocktail-making machine pays homage to Dayton’s industrious heritage of invention and innovation. Try one of our signature cocktails including The Flywheel, just one standout from Bistecca's Negroni menu.
Seasonal Risotto
Diners can look forward to fresh handmade pasta dishes like Tagliatelle Cacio E Pepe and a seasonal risotto
Hey Dayton Dragons Fans!
Join us in Bistecca on Game Day for the Extra Inning. Our “Extra Inning” special includes 1 Waygu beef burger, fries, and 2 Warped Wing beers or seltzers for $35.
Show your Dayton Dragons game day ticket and receive 15% off. Must be same day as the ball game to receive the 15% off.
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WHERE EVERY MEAL FEELS LIKE A CELEBRATION OF ITALY
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about your stay at Hotel Ardent Dayton? We’ve got you covered! Check out our frequently asked questions for quick answers on bookings, amenities, local attractions, and more.
Does Hotel Ardent Dayton have a restaurant? Does Hotel Ardent Dayton have a restaurant? - Dining
Yes, Hotel Ardent Dayton features an on-site dining option offering a range of delicious dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a more formal meal, our restaurant caters to all tastes. Restaurant Bistecca is open for breakfast, dinner and cocktails seven days a week and for weekend brunch.
Is room service available at Hotel Ardent Dayton? Is room service available at Hotel Ardent Dayton? - Dining
Yes! Hotel Ardent Dayton provides room service for guests who prefer to dine in the comfort of their rooms. Our menu offers a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.