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Roost Italian, Dayton, OH

Roost Italian

4.6
4.6
865 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Voted “Dayton’s Best Chef” in 2012, Dana Downs’s first restaurant, Roost Italian, is the culmination of her years of working in Dayton’s finest culinary establishments. Roost takes traditional Italian foods and utilizes modern techniques and ingredients, developing unique flavors to create what Dana calls “Modern Italian.” The dinner-only restaurant just completed a renovation — turning the courtyard into a four-season room, with rolling garage doors that open when weather permits, and adding more tables to her mecca of food in the Historic Oregon District.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (937) 222-3100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dana Downs
  • Catering
    Dana is exceptionally skilled in catering, being called upon by many to provide their special events the best experience that can be offered, not only regarding food, but supplying professionalism and stunning visual displays as well. From small events and private parties at Roost, to major functions anywhere in the Dayton area, our catering experience brings you an occasion to remember. Whether a graduation, retirement party, reception, reunion, or shower, let us make sure your event goes smoothly and worry free. Please call to discuss planning your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Roost boasts a large, intimate space affectionately nicknamed The Dough Room. It features a huge barrel ceiling paved in black subway tiles, beautiful handmade butcher-block tables, a large screen TV to accommodate business meetings, slideshows, or just to watch your favorite team. Seats comfortably 22.
  • Area
    Dayton
  • Cross Street
    Wayne Avenue
  • Parking details
    Roost offers a complimentary valet directly in front of the building. There is street parking available as well, but we do ask and warn you not to park in the parking lot directly next door; it belongs to a business named Lucky's Tap Room, and they have been known to tow patrons.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 865 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

865 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If there was one place I wanted to dine before the governor shut down all restaurants, it’s Roost. The Heritage pork chop might be favorite meal in the state of Ohio. I am glad that I was able to eat here on the eve of Coronavirus shutting down all restaurants, and sad that I won’t get the experience anytime soon.

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  2. JohnW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was surprised by the EXTREMELY over salted pasta, which was replaced. No properly manage kitchen should have allowed it to be served. But overall it was nice. Tempurature was on the chilly side next to the window, my mistake

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  3. Dcmcsm

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a table in the patio area which was very noisy. Food was great and service was good but a little slow. Will go again but ask for a table in a more quiet area.

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  4. CharlesW

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to dine there. Will certainly return. Excellent experience.

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  5. Smooth

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would recommend someone trying it, but nothing great! I’ve had better!

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  6. RyanL

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Great place for diner with family to a first date.

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  7. JoshuaP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place was great. Local chef who makes entrees that you don’t see everywhere else. Really appreciated the quality of food, and level of service. Our waitress was amazing, I forget her name but was one of the best servers we have ever had.

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  8. dianer

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 March 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Roost offers a very good menu and the food is delicious, but the ambiance is beyond poor. Why in the world would you force your diners into such a small room where the noise has no where to go- my friends and I had to shout to one another to carry on a conversation. My voice was hoarse by the end of the evening. And then there's the lighting issue- OMG! the room is so dark that you cannot read the menu- come on! We had to pull our phone flashlights out to see the menu- really? Put some lighting in the room so people can see your menu- isn't that your chief selling proposition as a restaurant? Don't you want your customer to see it? Roost- please make some much-needed changes to your restaurant asap! We so enjoy your food, but it is not a pleasurable dining experience to eat at your restaurant.

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  9. ohfood

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but definitely overpriced.

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  10. MarshallH

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner. Loved the menu. The risotto balls were great to start. Mushroom ravioli fantastic. Filet looked to be a winner.

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Google Map for Roost Italian

524 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wayne Avenue
  • Area
    Dayton
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Roost offers a complimentary valet directly in front of the building. There is street parking available as well, but we do ask and warn you not to park in the parking lot directly next door; it belongs to a business named Lucky's Tap Room, and they have been known to tow patrons.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dana Downs
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (937) 222-3100
  • Catering
    Dana is exceptionally skilled in catering, being called upon by many to provide their special events the best experience that can be offered, not only regarding food, but supplying professionalism and stunning visual displays as well. From small events and private parties at Roost, to major functions anywhere in the Dayton area, our catering experience brings you an occasion to remember. Whether a graduation, retirement party, reception, reunion, or shower, let us make sure your event goes smoothly and worry free. Please call to discuss planning your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Roost boasts a large, intimate space affectionately nicknamed The Dough Room. It features a huge barrel ceiling paved in black subway tiles, beautiful handmade butcher-block tables, a large screen TV to accommodate business meetings, slideshows, or just to watch your favorite team. Seats comfortably 22.
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