Italian Restaurants in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio is known as the Birthplace of Aviation as the Wright Brothers lived, researched and built their first airplane here in 1905. There are many things to see and do in this city. Possibilities include visiting the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, taking in a play at the historic Victoria Theatre, experiencing the National Museum of the United States Air Force with more than 300 aircraft and missiles on display. Outdoor recreational activities include visiting the Five Rivers Metro Parks with its miles and miles of trails for hiking and bicycling and in the winter skiing, sledding and ice skating. After working up a hearty appetite during the day, visitors can head to one of the area's Italian restaurants to enjoy a meal.

Pacchia

Pacchia Restaurant, located in Dayton's downtown historic Oregon district, offers nouvelle American cuisine with an Italian flair. Features at Pacchia include a well-appointed cocktail lounge with free Internet access and an espresso bar. For an appetizer, diners might want to sample the Signature Antipasto Plate with seared Ahi tuna, Genoa salami, smoked salmon, roasted peppers, marinated mushrooms, olives and assorted Italian cheese. Entrees include salads, burgers, pasta and beef, chicken, pork, seafood and fish options. Pacchia is open for lunch on Mondays, and for lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. Brunch is also served on Saturday and Sunday.

Pacchia
410 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 341-5050

The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant

The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant believes in serving up family favorite Italian recipes handed down from generation to generation. This franchise, with the first restaurant located in downtown Dallas, Texas, has been pleasing customers since 1972. The portions are large and bountiful and there is also a full bar on the premises. The Signature favorite appetizers include the Sicilian sampler, toasted ravioli, fried zucchini, fried mozzarella, calamari and stuffed mushrooms or bruschetta, and the fried calamari served with marinara sauce. For an entrée, diners might want to try familiar favorites, such as chicken Parmigiana or the spaghetti and meatballs. The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day.

The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant
6722 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 461-3913

Franco's Ristorante Italiano

Franco's has been serving the finest Italian food to the Dayton public since 1976. Using the freshest ingredients and family traditional recipes, the restaurant is extremely popular with the locals. The atmosphere at Franco's is warm and inviting and the menu choices are varied. Franco's offers appetizers, soup, salads and entrees including pastas, beef, veal, seafood, fish, chicken, pork and lamb. Franco's Ristorante Italiano is open daily for lunch and dinner.

Franco's Ristorante Italiano
824 East Fifth Street
(937) 222-0204

Article Written By Bryony R

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