Food was made fresh and SO delicious! Ate every bite. Service was great. Help accommodate our needs since we needed a high chair and helped clear off the table for us. The atmosphere was very hipster modern but clean and cute! Would 100% go again and actually want to try and take a cooking class. read more

Grist - Bolognese - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Grist is my favorite lunch restaurant in Dayton. Sandwiches are amazing, great flavors and extremely high quality of ingredients. Pasta is very good too, usually a slight bit undercooked for my liking but flavors of sauces is excellent. Desserts are absolutely sensational. Counter service, but they do have people attending the tables who can help with things. Ambiance is casual. Seating is first come first served and can be busy at lunchtime. The quality of the food definitely is what keeps bringing me back. read more

The food is amazing and the atmosphere adds so much to the pleasure of dining! The entire staff are so accommodating!

Fresh, house made pasta along with house made deserts and starters. The food was amazing, venue is pretty, and the staff was super kind! read more

Grist - Hugo Spritz, red wine - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Amazing Italian Food! Definitely recommend. The food is freshly made in front of you and taste is so good and flavorful. Their drinks, chips and desserts are also very different and unique. read more

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Grist is by far the best restaurant in Dayton Ohio. Very consistently amazing. So hard to choose from the menu... everything is so great. Definitely don't forget dessert... read more

Wonderful lunch experience at Grist! The staff members, Amanda & Terra, were kind and helpful in answering my questions. I did not realize the restaurant closed between 3-5pm but was invited to sit and dine. I got there just before 3. Had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to trying dinner in the near future. read more

Grist - Ain't Easy Being Cheesy - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

As a visitor to Dayton, I was SO excited to try Grist! In fact it was my number one request to my friend who I was visiting, that we come here for a meal. The vibe is super approachable and comfortable there, but the food is on another level. You can just tell that Grist loves food and cares about serving high quality meals with thoughtfully sourced ingredients, as well as being good community members. We ended up walking in for lunch, and feel lucky to have found a table for 2 right away. My friend told me that their sandwiches are large, so we ended up splitting a sandwich, soup, and chips. They were so kind to serve the food already split for us, including the soup in separate bowls for each of us. We got the It's Poultry In Motion sandwich, with turkey, garlic aioli, fig and bacon jam (yum!), triple cream brie, green apple, and arugula on ciabatta. Perfect combination of interesting flavors and textures! The soup special for the day was a tomato, which was a perfect backdrop for the sandwich. They also had really yummy sounding lemonade at the counter, so of course we each got one of those as well. All in all, I loved my visit to Grist! They also have so many pantry, bakery, and fresh food options to takeaway. If I were a Dayton local, I would definitely be a regular. read more

Grist - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Ordered the meatball sub and the carbonara. The sub was amazing but the carbonara pasta was a little undercooked- would come back though! read more

Grist - Meatball sub - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

This restaurant is unassuming . Its outward appearance hides its incredible sophistication in providing a kind aesthetic atmosphere and the delivery of masterfully prepared dishes that taste wonderful. If you're looking for a memory to be made . Or just wanting a new culinary experience. I couldn't recommend a better place than Grist. Hope you enjoy! read more

Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. We were lucky enough to also meet Casey the owner, who had worked in multiple Michelin Star restaurants (which is quite apparent by the amazing cuisine). Yet not a speck of pretentiousness in the establishment. Showcasing a ridiculous amount of talent, a true connoisseur of everything epicurean, a genuine interest in the clientele & beautifully presented culinary delights. Unbelievable food with a changing menu, wonderful atmosphere, kind & informative personnel, delicious wine - simply off the charts. Fresh bread and pasta made in house of which are absolutely beautiful and crazy delicious. Run, don't walk... then sit, relax & enjoy. We certainly did. read more

can't say that i'm a fan of ordering from a QR code at your table or having to get back up from your table to order at the front. the employees seemed nice... but didn't really get to chat with anyone with how they have the restaurant set up. i was really excited to try this place as i heard only good things! and maybe it's really good for the area but i was not impressed. my pasta lacked depth. the focaccia... is not focaccia... but not bad. read more

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Food service in ambience were all incredible. I met the owner when I was there in the hospitality was off the chain just for the lunch I love to see what this restaurant is doing and can't wait to see what comes next for them read more

We were driving back home to Indiana and decided to stop at a restaurant here in Daytona. We found a gem! My husband and o got a sandwich and some pasta and it was excellent! The bread melted in our mouth along with the pasta being excellent! Definitely we will stop when we pass this way again!! read more

Grist - To beef or not to beef sandwich - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

What a cool place in downtown Dayton! Definitely need reservations if you're going for dinner. It's a small, corner cafe with outdoor seating. We were greeted immediately and checked in. Our table was right by the chef's counter and we had the experience of watching them work all night. The decor was soothing and cool. Our friendly waitress explained the menu and how to order when we sat down. They use a QR code through Toast to order, so be ready to have your phone out. But you can also order at the counter. It was fun to take our time and order each course. We never felt rushed and truly enjoyed everything. The owner came over and chatted at one point and made sure we were doing well. We loved all of the homemade goodness and left with a sampling of one of each of their pastry offerings. We were stuffed but you can't leave without some dessert! I truly enjoyed Grist and highly recommend! read more

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We stopped at Grist on our road trip down from MI to KY! I always somehow seem to find California folks out here in the midwest. Grist's owners have some serious Chef creds & spent some time in the fine dining scene in California, but I'm so happy they brought it home to Ohio! This place gives Zingerman's Deli a run for its money. There is a time and place for both but damn Grist is so good, it's almost rude. The flavors are incredible, inventive and the names are so PUNNY. I've also been wanting to try Torres chips (gourmet potato chips from Spain that have fantastic flavors like truffle, iberico ham, etc) and I love that they had it there! It also didn't cost extra; every sandwich comes with a bag of chips. The also had this fantastic double chocolate cookie with pistachio that I still think about. Their dinner menu looks fantastic as well as it really highlights their fresh, handmade pasta. It's definitely worth a stop in! read more

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Grist is a downtown restaurant that currently enjoys a 5 star average on Yelp and that's why I dined there last night. it's a counter service restaurant and has separate lunch and dinner menus. Parking is on the street and metered but after 6 pm it's free. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and not being very large inside but it does also have outside uncovered sidewalk seating too. The lady at the counter told me that Grist is known for its house made pastas and breads so I ordered for the entree Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($22) and added an half order of Rosemary & Parmesan Focaccia ($6). I then sat down and 2 minutes later (no exaggeration) both meal items arrived at my table. More on that later. Two observations about the meal. First the bowl of pasta and meat sauce were very good taste wise as I really noticed the quality pasta. Delicious! The bolognese was good too but I would have liked a little more flavor in the sauce to match the superb pasta. That same word "delicious" also goes for the bread that was served with whipped butter. She wasn't kidding about what they are known for! The second observation was my 1/2 order of focaccia was enough for 3-4 people to share. It was huge! Unless you bring a party of 8 just order the 1/2 order and it will be enough. So why a 4 instead of a 5? Like I said the bolognese was good but I wanted more flavor. Really though it had to do with the 2 minute delivery time. For a restaurant that serves such good pasta and bread made in house (with a viewing window to prove it) please make me think you are making my food specially for me! I don't get food from McDonald's that fast. read more

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The food was amazing. Had lunch with a salad, pasta, sandwich and dessert shared with a friend for my Birthday. Food was so good I teared up. No joke. read more

I've heard nothing but great things about this restaurant! We were driving through down on a road trip and decided to make a quick stop for food. We decided on Grist, and ended up taking our food for carry out. I got the Cheesey Does It and for a sweet treat, got the tiramisu. I wish we were able to dine in at the restaurant because the rest of the menu looks incredible. The Cheesey Does It has cheddar, ricotta, pear, spinach and truffle aioli. It was delicious, it had the nice crunch from bread, and the pears. The tiramisu was nice and creamy, and was very heavily espresso based so if you're sensitive to caffeine like myself, you may feel a bit wired after. All in all it was a great experience, next time I'm in town, I will be sure to set aside more time to be able to enjoy a sit down meal to enjoy the pasta. read more

Grist - Cheesey Does It - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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The food at Grist is incredible and probably the best meal we've had in Dayton. We started with the focaccia bread and a cauliflower leek soup. For mains my fiancé had the Sweet Pea Agnolotti and I had Slow Roasted Pork Raviolini. Everything was excellent, very flavorful and well executed. The only reason I don't give five stars is that I personally did not like the ordering and check in experience. I'm not sure why, but this restaurant doesn't have traditional servers. You order at the counter or by QR code at the table. The staff is friendly and does bring out your food and come around to check on you, so it just felt awkward and confusing. It also creates a big cluster at the front counter. When we arrived to check in for our reservation, we had to wait behind a large party ordering their food and another person buying baked goods to go. I'm not that impatient, but it was our first time dining in and the process was confusing. All in all, great experience but the service experience needs some reconsideration. read more

What a great place to eat. The food is stellar. Staff is attentive. We are already booked to return. Loved the atmosphere.

It's the great Yelp reviews that brought us here for lunch. And those great reviews are spot on. It's certainly worth all those 5 outta 5 reviews. We shared a Italian Stallion sandwich and a That's a Spicy Meat A Ball sandwich. The Italian Stallion was delicious. Just delicious. But that Meat Ball sandwich was OFF THE CHARTS delicious. We both agreed it was the best meat ball sandwich we have ever had! The dinner menu is completely different and I included that in the photos. And check out the cooking classes on Sunday nights! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!' read more

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This was our first time dining in at Grist. I used to buy their pasta, sauces, and focaccia back before they were an eat-in restaurant. I can't say enough about how good it was. The meatballs and focaccia as appetizers were amazing. The bolognese and raviolini were perfect. I really liked how the mobile ordering and payment system worked. I wouldn't change a thing. read more

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We were at Grist this evening for a family dinner. This is a small restaurant located downtown with indoor and outdoor dining, that brings Italy to mind. Dress up or go casual you will be comfortable. Beer and wine. Beautifully presented food that is bested only by its quality and taste. This unique spot has to be one of the very best restaurant's in Dayton. The husband and wife owners are both award winning chefs who bring from California a love of making breads, pastries and best of all delicious meals using only the best fresh ingredients available. Prices are very fair and better than many other restaurants in the area. The concise menu is always evolving and changing, offering your palate an exciting new experience. Well worth giving Grist a try! read more

Grist - Their basic salad is a meal I. Itself. - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

We were looking for a quick brunch before spending the entire rest of the day in the National Museum of the USAF and Grist seemed to meet our needs. They open at 10AM and serve some very interesting sounding sandwiches. We ordered online and stopped by a bit after they opened. Won't you stand Banh mi ($15.75) - My first thought as I saw this sandwich was that it seemed to have way too much meat in it. In a normal banh mi, the meat rests on the bottom of the baguette and a bunch of pickled veggies lie on top. In this sandwich, I could only see the meat/mayo mixture poking out of the bun. It wasn't until I started eating that I saw all the veggies were on the bottom interior of the sandwich. Starting at the top, there's a generous amount of kewpie mayo mixed with the pulled pork, adding a creamy sweet element. The pork itself is tender and moist. I wasn't expecting it to be pulled when I ordered the sandwich; I thought it would be more of a sliced tenderloin or something similar to match the banh mi theme but the pulled pork was pretty good. The meat is on top of a mix of sweet and sour pickled cucumber and carrots and some red chili skins. There's not any real heat from the chili or anything else in the sandwich. There's a very savory and umami pate that's spread on the bun, which is a nice and chewy hoagie that doesn't easily flake off crumbs. All the ingredients individually are pretty good, and on the whole is excellent. The only problem I can find is that the sandwich is so large that it's hard to get all the ingredients in one bite. Instead, a lot of time, you are eating just pork/mayo and bread, or veggies and bread. (4/5) The Italian Stallion ($15.75) - The sandwich is made on an airy and chewy focaccia studded with browned cheese and roasted herbs on top. A layer of a sweet and slightly acidic tomato pesto is spread on the bottom slice, followed by a couple of layers of salami and prosciutto, two slices of smoked mozzarella, arugula with a vegetal bitterness, and then a generous layer of basil aioli spread on the top piece of bread. I found the construction to be superb, resulting in a taste profile that really starts at the bottom with the tomatoes hitting the tongue, then the saltiness and savoriness of the meat, and finally finishing with an oily blend of cheese and herbs. (5/5) Each sandwich comes with a bag of chips. We chose the Torres Cured Cheese and the Iberico Ham flavored chips, imported from Spain. I hadn't ever seen those flavors before! The cured cheese is quite funky, like the flavor of a parmesan rind. Just funky enough, but not to the level of a blue cheese. The Iberico Ham mostly tastes like salted chips and only has the faintest aroma of ham. Grist was certainly a great choice for an early lunch! We were quite full and satisfied after eating our sandwiches and ready for an entire day at the museum. read more

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Fav place! Call their food... salads and pastas Delicious focaccia and pastries! Dine in or eat out !! We love it!!! read more

Another AMAZING meal at Grist! Food is always delicious, portions strong and such a cute place for date night or a small group. Small dining room but it's never a long wait for your food and their hospitality is always on point. read more

The fresh pasta was amazing. Cute place with high quality, interesting dishes. Great flavors and nice space.

The food is incredible! Ohhh my is it good. It was soo good, I ordered another item. I loved the pasta and then ordered the beef sandwich. Both are awesome. Laura is great served and such a warm personality. Highly recommend this spot. Ohhhh the focaccia bread is fresh. read more

This place was a 5 star in my book! Service was excellent and food was served timely and perfect temps. A very nice vibe for sure . My new favorite place in Dayton! read more

Grist - Incredible desserts! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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The reviews had our expectations set high. Was excited they made their own pasta and was looking forward to Aldinte pasta. The big disappointment was the food. I'd decided what to order from the reviews but nothing we had read about was still on the menu. This was a small place ... when we arrived, most tables were empty, so i sat down. There was no sign up indicating waiting to be seated. The employee said i couldn't sit at the table by the window or any of the open tables in the other room. Only offer was the outside table during heatwave, stool at the counter, or small table over there. With so many empty tables. I dont get why they keep them empty. The room we werent allowed to sit in was more attractive. Had to find parking ..either way there is a cost. Hubby set alarm to feed the parking meter, which was a hassle. You order at the counter .. get your own drink, and they bring your food out whenever. So our starter and entree arrived minutes apart which isnt ideal. My husband liked his food, but we both agreed mine was not good. I dont eat much meat and wanted pasta, not risotto, so my options were limited. The menu is as small as the restaurant. I had cheese ravioli. Wasn't expecting it to be one large ravioli with raw egg in it. The raw egg yoke wasnt mentioned on the menu. Ughhh. I usually love Aldinte pasta, but it was not good for ravioli.. and flavor wasn't there. The bread and butter were good but not exciting. Once they drop off your food, no one follows up ... your own your own like a cafeteria. Not reallyvmy idea of fine dining experience. If we ever returned, i would see if they do reservations and we could get a better table. Plus, find what's on current menu. We shared a canolli. It was crunchy, but flavor wasn't as good. It was supposed to be so Carmel flavor mixed into the Ricotta. I didn't taste anything. read more

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Stopped in without a reservation, which they recommend, but they pleasantly found me a spot! I was very lucky, but will definitely make a reservation next time! The food was gorgeous and delicious! I ordered the Burrata to start, and Braised Beef with polenta for entree. So good ! read more

Grist - Burrata with beets and matcha foam! - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

My daughter and I are big fans of Grist--the staff, the food, and the atmosphere never disappoint. After several great visits, we booked a reservation for 2/14, and it was exactly what we expected. We appreciated the special prix fixe menu but chose to stick with the dishes we know and love: starting with the Rosemary and Parmesan focaccia, house-made meatballs, the Scarpinocc and Tagliatelle, and finishing with the ube cannoli and tiramisu. Thank you for another excellent experience--we'll definitely be back. read more

Go- just go. It's great. We went during the week at lunch- no tables were remaining but we opted for take out. Do yourself a favor- show up when they open so you can eat and enjoy the atmosphere. This place is a gem. The food was delicious. Handmade pasta and amazing tiramisu. My husband didn't like the sauce on his sandwich but I thought it was fine. We will be returning. They offer cooking classes also- I've already signed up for the waitlist. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance! Could not recommend this place more for a quality bite to eat.

A bit pricey, but what isn't these days? The Scarpinocc de Manzo and the Rosemary and Parmesan Focaccia were delicious! Did take-out due to full house. Will definitely make reservations next time. read more

This is a small lunch/sandwich restaurant in downtown dayton away from the orgeon district. It's kind of the same location as in Table 33. It has similar vibes too, but no bar. The main thing about this restaurant is that they sell fresh pasta. I did not get this pasta on my trip, but might in the future. I got the beef brisket sandwich. It was decent. The beef was well cooked. But overall I thought the sandwich itself was a little plain. There wasn't too much special taste besides the brisket and the cole slaw. IMO the cole slaw taste was very strong, and it seemed to be just a regular slaw instead of anything special. I wish there were another taste in this sandwich. I did really like that the sandwich came with chips (from a bag). The truffle chips were delicious. read more

This was the most amazing meal I've ever had! Everything was exceptional. It is definitely going to be our go to date night place! read more

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Best food in Dayton! Always hits the spot and the menu always rotates. Bread, pasta, cookies! It's all good!

Omg this place. This place has the audacity to serve the most amazing sandwiches that I have ever eaten. So, of course they are located in a city I do not live in. This is a must stop every time we are in Dayton! Seriously the sandwiches... I dream about them. They are huge! You really get the best bang for your buck here. We've tried several different sandwiches they offer and every single one has been great. Do yourself a favor and just go here. CHEERS! read more

Grist - Entrance - Pasta Shops Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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