Bistecca - Ardent Hotel

4.2 (222)

$31 to $50

Italian

137 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45402-1772

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Bistecca - Ardent Hotel

4.2

$31 to $50

Italian

Dayton

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2 people

Jul 7, 2026

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:30 pm–6:30 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

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Offers

Negroni Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:30 PM - 9:15 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join us Monday through Saturday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm in the bar for our Negroni Hour!

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What 222 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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Dayton
Hot spot
Dayton
Great for fine wines
Dayton
Romantic
Dayton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bistecca at the Ardent Hotel offers a "sophisticated ambiance" perfect for pre-theater dining. Renowned for its "delicious food" and "friendly service," the restaurant shines with standout dishes like Chicken Milanese and wood-fired entrees. While some service inconsistencies exist, the overall dining experience is "memorable and heartfelt."

222 Reviews

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Ken
Cincinnati7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good. Recommendations from bartender (Staci) were spot on. She was also excellent with the drinks!
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Anthony
Northern MI1 review
4.0
Dined on June 28, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We came here for our anniversary and we were pleasantly surprised to find this tucked under a hotel. Great food with precise attention to details and flavor that made the night all the more worth it.
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Carolyn
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared the swordfish and it was excellent and just enough. We shared an order of fingerlings, and the swordfish was on top of green beans and tomatoes which was also excellent. At the waiter's suggestion, we share a delicious dessert of pistachio and white chocolate. Great experience.
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Shannon
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Food was good, acoustics are suboptimal. Hard to converse, needs some sound absorption.
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Lisa
West Virginia9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was very personable and went the extra mile to accommodate us. It was a birthday celebration, so was a little disappointed that when I ordered dessert for my friend that they didn’t bring a candle or do something special at that time as they had plenty of notification.
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Jennifer
Cincinnati1 review
2.0
Dined on June 23, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food and ambiance were not as expected. The food was decent, not spectacular. It seemed liked the dining area needed to be cleaned.
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Dale
New Orleans4 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We went on a Monday night. It took over 45 minutes to get 3 cocktails. We ordered our appetizers at the same time and they arrived before our drinks. Food was average at Best. Save your money and go somewhere else.
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JERRY Gold
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Executive chef Jacob Rodibaugh knocks it out of the park with his Chicken Milanese for a pre theatre dinner last night ! Excellent service! Bravo!
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Sue
Cincinnati11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server (Ethan) did a great job. Food was excellent! Restaurant is too noisy for me.
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Margaret Gold
Louisville58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dinner. We opted to eat dinner at the bar. Nice food choices and Stasi is a good bartender. Good drinks - Good food - Good time!
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