Grist

“The pasta is incredible! The atmosphere is very welcoming and fresh. The staff is incredibly kind and genuine. I have enjoyed lunch at Grist with the pasta dishes and desserts! The cookies are out of this world!Every detail is thoughtful, tasty, and beautiful! I highly recommend the food and experience!”

“This place is a must try if you want fresh authentic Italian food. We wanted something different gor lunch and decided to give this place a try. We went outside the box and ordered the Tortelli Di Zucca which was amazing, Pappardelle Alla Agnello Brasato and the lamb was so tender and flavorful it was the best lamb I have ever tasted and lastly the spinach and chicory salad. All dishes were so good we will definitely be back.”

“WOW! Best dining experience in Dayton, hands down. The staff, including Chef Sal and the hostess were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the meal was incredible. I felt as though pricing was fair for the handmade, high quality, and delicious options. I enjoyed the seafood pasta, coffee, and tarte for lunch. I am still dreaming about the flavors. It was a memorable experience that made me leave with a smile. Will be returning, and recommending to friends and family. Thank you Grist!”

“This is genuinely one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to — and that’s including well-known, high-end Italian spots in Columbus. I’ve been to the Cameron Mitchell Italian restaurants, and honestly, this place is better — and also cheaper. The Scarpinocc de Manzo was absolutely incredible and easily the highlight of the meal. The braised beef and ricotta–filled pasta with bone marrow jus was rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. It’s one of those dishes you keep thinking about after the meal, and I would come back just for that alone. The tiramisu is outstanding. I loved that it has chocolate chips mixed in — it adds a really nice texture and made it one of the best tiramisus I’ve had. The rosemary & parmesan focaccia was also amazing. We ordered the full size for the table (pictured), and it was more than enough for four people, making it perfect for sharing. We also tried the burrata. While it wasn’t my personal favorite, that’s more of a preference thing — I tend to like a more traditional burrata. That said, it was still well executed and thoughtfully composed. One thing to note: reservations are highly recommended. This isn’t really a walk-in spot, but it’s absolutely worth planning ahead. Overall, the quality, flavor, and value here are exceptional. Easily one of my favorite Italian restaurants, and I’ll definitely be back.”

“Went during a weekday with reservations for four. Seated on time. There is no server, you order at the counter or from the app. Slightly off putting to not have some walk you through the menu or readily answer questions. Eating out is a time to put away your phone not pick them up and be a part of the experience to me. The food was absolutely amazing. I shared and tried with all my friends. The meatballs having an unexpected spice was great. The pumpkin filled pasta was like a dessert dish. Everything was flavorful and made perfectly. The menu selections and choices are limited. The wine and drinks were well priced. I tried three of the desserts and would stick with paradise. Overall great experience. Not a huge fan of there service.”