Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
Ya gotta try em! Crispy rice coating, yogurt sauce or substitute our marinara sauce.
Tender beef and pork meatballs on cheesy polenta with red wine sauce, served with warm focaccia bread.*contains breadcrumbs and cheese; Not gluten free
Extra virgin olive oil, pecorino and Parmesan cheese. Add extras for an additional charge.
with Tomato and ParmesanContains breadcrumbs and cheese so they are not gluten free and dairy free
Grilled bread with sauteed rapini and smoked provolone.
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Soup with okra, protein, and a variety of vegetables.
A different kale salad than our original, and so good! Thin ribbons of Lacinato kale are dressed with a lemony vinaigrette spiked with roasted garlic, Parmesan and Romano cheeses and toasted chile flakes, then plated and topped with a tangle of pickled radish and carrot, avocado, and a shower of olive oil-toasted bread crumbs. A riot of textures and flavors to make kale salad cool again! The staff loves it--you gotta try it!
A variety of seasonal greens with your choice of Caesar, gorgonzola, white wine vinaigrette, roasted garlic dressing or buttermilk dressing.
Cherry tomatoes, cubes of provolone, a lively roasted garlic dressing, and a scattering of sliced pepperoni blasted in the oven till its cupped and crispy, all piled on a slab of chilled iceberg.
Housemade mozzarella, thickly sliced and served with Speck, Roasted Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Pecorino, Basil and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
Shaved Parmesan, orange zest, smoked salt, housemade lemon oil
Local squash abounds right now, and this is a terrific dish - butternut squash, tender and sweet, takes a run through the brick oven topped with spicy, cheesy, herby bread crumbs, then we drizzle it with balsamic vinegar-butter sauce for a squash taste sensation you are going to love.
Istole these from girl and the goat in Chicago. They are savory, juicy and hit all the right umami notes.
Brussels sprouts are tossed with razor thin garlic, bacon bits and a bit of extra virgin olive oil then baked in our pizza oven until they are hot and bubbly and then we top them with feathered pecorino Romano cheese and toasted focaccia bread crumbs.
Split, flattened and roasted with olive oil, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper till crispy round the edges.
Indiana asparagus, marinated artichokes and zucchini are grilled and tumbled over a shmear of lemon mayonnaise then sprinkled with parmesan and romano cheese
The kitchen is proud of our special blend of 70% chuck, 15% short rib and 15% brisket, resulting in a juicy, nicely textured and flavorful burger! The default way we serve the burger is just the juicy burger and the toasted bun. If youd like to add cheese please let us know if youd like cheddar, provolone or blue cheese. Please also let us know if youd like lettuce, tomato, onions or pickles and if youd like, your choice of classic condiments. Our default temp is medium-well.
A big portobello mushroom breaded with panko crumbs, then deep-fried till golden brown and crispy-crunchy. Served hot on freshly made focaccia bread with a fistful of arugula and a smear of salsa verde, an Italian green sauce made with parsley, capers, olive oil, lemon, and love.
Pork Shoulder braised to juicy tenderness is teamed up with provolone cheese and 1 of our favorite vegetables, rapini. This quintessential Italian cousin to broccoli is a traditional match with pork-in pasta, in soups and on Sunday dinner platters, but especially in this iconic Italian sandwich beloved in Philadelphia. You can even get them at the airport! Juicy, garlicky perfection served on our house-made ciabatta roll.
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We gently pound a chicken breast and coat it with our parmesan panko breadcrumbs. It is quickly fried to order and topped with pizza sauce, a slice of our housemade mozzarella and fresh basil. Mayor Daley would be pleased! Served with housemade Jojos or vinaigrette-dressed greens.
Rigatoni with a hearty meat sauce. White bolognese is traditionally tomato-less but deep on flavor with 50/50 beef and pork, sage and olive oil, white wine, garlic, mirepoix, the traditional shot of cream, and just a smidge of nutmeg. Substitute housemade gluten free rigatoni with no additional cost.
Grilled with the vegetables, tumbled over polenta Parmigiana and garnished with lemon oil and a drizzle of salsa verde, this is a "shrimp and grits" your mama never dreamed of.
A labor of love. Homemade spinach pasta comes rolling forth from the pasta machine brilliantly green and very thin. It is layered with housemade ricotta cheese scented with nutmeg, and a light, fresh tomato sauce-eons away from the heavy, dense lasagna of the past. Simple, delicate, authentic, and so good.
This Sicilian take on pesto is hearty and bursting with flavor, and nothing like the more famous basil pesto from Genoa. Instead, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and crunchy almonds are the base, supported by garlic and olive oil. This rustic sauce is perfect for tossing with rigatoni pasta, finished with a garnish of toasted bread crumbs and Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Substitute housemade gluten free rigatoni with no additional cost.
Malfatti translates from Italian as badly formed, a certainly undeserved name for these soft and fluffy, gnocchi-like morsels.
Grists exceptional hand-cut flat noodles are tossed with Italian seasonal ingredients in this classic pasta bringing smoky, salty, sweet and richness to every bite.
Superior-quality, all-natural chicken thighs are boned out, seasoned and cooked juicy and crispy under a brick.
An iconic winter dish that is warming, hearty and full of flavor. A meaty pork shank is braised for hours in white wine and stock with mirepoix, crushed tomatoes, lemon and whole sprigs of thyme and rosemary until it yields lusciously to the pressure of your fork. Sprinkled with gremolata, a mince of garlic, parsley and lemon zest, the beyond-tender meat is served on steaming polenta with its tomato-y pan sauce and your choice of vegetable.
This 12 oz. beauty is rubbed with a housemade spice mix of dried porcini mushrooms, coarse salt, crushed black pepper and Spanish paprika, grilled to charred and juicy. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
A thick center-cut slice of cauliflower is poached in aromatic broth, then cooked to a deep, burnished brown on the flat top until it looks like a steak! Garnished with a rough-chopped salsa-ish sauce full of things cauliflower loves-olives, garlic, raisins, orange segments, herbs and good olive oil. A savory, dramatic, center-of-the-plate take on a favorite vegetable. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
Verlasso salmon is ocean-farmed, with no antibiotics or growth hormones. Super-low pen density and ample time to live and develop naturally gives this salmon the cleanest flavor and the superior texture of high omega-3 content. We season it with coarse salt and pepper, sear it on our hot iron griddle and dab it with a fresh blackberry butter that melts into the fish and goes with Pinot Noir like nobodys business. Served with your choice of 2 sides.
Treat yourself to the intensified flavor of this 30-day dry-aged prime beef steak. The steaks are wet-aged 30 days, then racked to dry, and the magic begins. The meat becomes beefier and the fat more flavorful. The texture becomes silky and tender. The rib bone is split, and accounts for about ounce of the 12 oz. weight. Seasoned with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, grilled to your liking, finished with butter and served with two sides of your choice.
House roasted Italian beef, Chicago-style giardiniera.
A white pizza with bechamel, spinach, fontina, artichoke hearts and garlic bits.
Orange-scented castelvetrano olives, ricotta, and toasted almonds.
A red or white pizza with smoked Jackfruit, spinach, peppers, onions, and cashew ricotta.
Beet pesto base, spinach, whipped goat cheese.
Italian pork sausage, spinach, garlic-braised, and mushrooms.
A white pizza with smoked provolone, mozzarella, fontina, Parmesan, and rosemary.
An olive oil base with Italian pork sausage, fresh mozzarella, basil and spicy tomato sauce on top.
A white Margarita with fresh mozzarella, sliced Roma tomato, and basil.
Sliced meatballs, sweet peppers and onions, and oregano.*Please note: our meatballs are not gluten free or dairy free
A white pizza with braised pork, smoked provolone, peppadew peppers and chimichurri - the Argentinian fresh herb, vinegar and olive oil sauce. Spicy!
Grapes, Roman sauce, Aged blue cheese, and crispy shoestring onions.
Ham, charred pineapple, fresh jalapenos, and cilantro.
Housemade pizza sauce, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses. Add toppings for an additional charge.
A white pizza with Bechamel, Nueskes Bacon, Braised Onions, Fresh Thyme
red sauce, "Follow your heart" vegan cheese, house made cashew ricotta, balsamic reduction, Grapes and crispy shoestring onions.
Beet pesto base, spinach, "Follow your Heart" vegan cheese and house made cashew ricotta.
Pepperoni and Roasted Red Peppers
Corn Crema (no tomato sauce), Roasted Corn, Fresh Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil
Arnies Chocolate Cake served with salted caramel sauce and whipped cream on the side.
A silky lemon-lime custard filling in a crushed and sweetened saltine cracker pie crust.
Fresh strawberries are mixed with butter, cinnamon and a squeeze of lemon juice, then topped with a layer of gluten-free oat-pecan streusel and baked until brown and bubbly. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream packed separately.
Ceasar Salad with Salmon
Eggplant Fries
Front entrance
Bar
a glass of lemonade
Parking lot
One great place to dine!
tables and chairs
Bar and dining floor
pizza with some mushrooms
a pizza on a wooden plate
Entrance
Tommaso Pizza
Yummy wine!
a glass of wine and a bottle of wine
Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini and Peppers with Polenta
Eggplant
The vegetarian polenta plate for restaurant week was amazing
Mushroom Milanese Sandwich
food, pizza
oysters and mussels, drink
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interior, salads
Vegan Okey Dokey Artichokie - our favorite pizza in all of Dayton!
Ted S.
Mar 16, 2024
Opted for a light meal at Wheat Penny today, and it certainly lived up to expectations. We began with the Eggplant Fries, which were delightfully light and crispy. Between the marinara and yogurt sauces, the marinara stood out as the superior choice with its robust and rich taste, though my wife liked to mix them. I'd recommend sticking with the marinara for its hearty flavorThe cocktails were perfect for an afternoon sip. The smoked Old Fashioned, dubbed Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em, was a hit. With Buffalo Trace as the base, the bartender achieved a fantastic balanceFor the main course, I chose the combination mix of pizza and salad, while my wife went for pizza and soup. The Mr. White pizza was wonderfully simple yet satisfying. The arugula salad paired with cauliflower slices was a hit. My wife's Italian sausage with braised mushrooms pizza was also impressive, but the standout was definitely the soup. The White Bean and Kale soup was exceptionally tasty, a must-have for our next visitThe experience was rounded off with reasonable prices, outstanding customer service, a welcoming staff, and a great vibe. Looking forward to returning and trying the sea bass for dinner in the near future!
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Lois N.
Aug 18, 2024
I've been recommended to eat at this spot and I can understand why people rave about it. Since they're known for pizza, we had to get it and I liked that they had unique toppings. However, I think the dough overwhelmed the limited sauce and toppings. The eggplant fries are a customer favorite and I agree, it was delicious! Our waiter was nice and gave us good recommendations. The only thing that was disappointing was that we got sat at a table that hadn't been cleaned properly and had crumbs on the seats as well.
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Colette L.
Dec 2, 2023
I am still thinking about this pizza What a lovely restaurant and the food was delicious. The focaccia was amazing and the Tomasso pizza was so unique. The combination of blue cheese, Roman sauce (the waitress described it as similar to balsamic glaze) and onion straws was fabulous.Our waitress was fantastic and the atmosphere was nice & cozy. The menu has so many great options and everyone was able to find something they wanted. Many of the options can even be made vegan! There is a nice sized parking lot attached. I left super satisfied and will definitely be returning when I am back in Ohio!
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Amy J.
Jan 8, 2024
The service here is always great! Whether I'm sitting alone at the bar or dining with friends, I've never had a bad experience. One of my favorite meals is the chicken thighs and potatoes! I always get the potatoes! They are so good. The pizza is good too, but I typically don't order it there. I'm more of a Dewey's gal. They also do a great job at craft cocktails and usually have a good wine and beer list! Anyhoo, I recommend giving it a try!
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Pamela Z.
Dec 29, 2023
Really happy with my meal here all around. Service is very friendly, and menu is very thoughtful and inspired. The ambiance of the restaurant is not ostentatious at all, kind of casual, decent space and high ceilings. Not really romantic but would be good for groups. Eating gluten free is always a challenge so I was very happy to see that most items on the menu can be done gluten free. We ordered two large pizzas with gluten free crust (which was really good, didn't make me miss traditional at all), one pizza magic Mike and the other pizza we did 1/2 chimi picante and 1/2 Taylor street. All of the pizza was phenom but I'm going to have dreams about the chimi picante it was so tasty. I got a few cocktails but one standout was the 'climbing up the wall', which I was hesitant to order bc coffee and tequila don't mix in my head but it was actually really good. Looking forward to coming back again asap!
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Jamie D.
Apr 27, 2024
Ate here last night and the food was amazing. Personally love the meatball appetizer. The dishes we ordered the strip steak and salmon special were large portions and well worth the cost. Flavor and cook temp of salmon was perfect: not overcooked as most places. It had an olive tapenade topping was a great finish to the dish. The wait staff was prompt and attentive. Atmosphere was upbeat and trendy. It is a bit loud, but that's just bc there's people enjoying it there and good conversation. I don't really have a bad thing to say. Parking could be better, but most places in this area don't have a lot of parking. They do have their own lot and there are several places along the street to park.Definitely worth the stop.
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Mike G.
Aug 11, 2023
This is a dining hot spot! I mean, it was Tuesday night at about 6:30 and this place was hopping! Valerie, Libby, and I walked over to explore this place, and we were all pleasantly surprised. It's trendy, upscale, and has an energetic, boisterous ambiance. The dining room seating was on a wait, so we opted for the patio.Our server came right over and was very pleasant and helpful with our questions. Our drinks were tasty and had a good pour. I ordered a Mai Tai / Rum Runner but got something more like a Margarita. Wasn't what I expected, but it was quite good. (I ordered a second drink, just so you know). I decided to go with the "Mr White," which is a delicious white pizza with a nice wood fired oven crust. There was a decent amount of cheese, a pleasing combination of flavors, and a noticeable nutty taste. I also tried Libby's Eggplant and Valerie's Spinach Artichoke pizza, and both were pretty tasty.Good food, good service, and good conversation with long-time friends... What an enjoyable evening! Wheat Penny Oven And Bar is definitely worth checking out for an upscale dining experience.
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Gloria Z.
Feb 10, 2024
The food was phenomenal. Stellar. Service was very good, just shy of excellent. Our waiter was eager to please and did a great job.Starting with their most popular dish- eggplant fries. Best eggplant fries EVER and I've tried them whenever I've seen them on a menu. Cut chunky, delicately crispy outside with a nice saltiness, and soft as butter inside. The texture was heaven and the taste equally out of this world. I loved the green lasagna. Exactly as described and chock full of lovely whipped ricotta. Plenty of flavor-full (but not heavy) red gravy and a nice chunk of focaccia bread to soak it up. I added Italian sausage that was perfect, and spicy like it oughta be. The Chilean Sea Bass- wow. This was my husband's choice but I took a little taste. Such an un-fishy fish, sweet and firm. Worth every penny. He was very impressed with the sides too and practically licked the plate.Ambiance- intimate seating, half booths line the back wall, many tables, a long two-sided high top that's waited on by the bar tenders. There's a party room too. Minimal decor, the modern simplified look. Industrial chic ceiling, geometric art prints. But as distinct from ambiance, let's talk atmosphere. I was in the twilight zone...a nightmarish reminiscence of an ugly, paranoid, fear-ridden and shameful time. Every single one of the staff had a mask over their nose and mouth. Straining eyes, sweating foreheads, muffled voices. I asked our waiter what the deal was, after we were finished....apparently it's the owner's orders due to some terror of a staff member catching a cold from a customer and passing it along. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Honestly, it didn't hit me until we were seated that it was all of them, otherwise I might have walked out and missed the great food. But talk about totally spoiling an otherwise great vibe. It's not too likely I'll come back if this keeps up. I didn't like to see it four years ago and I'm sure not gonna deal with it now. I hope they get over the madness because I think they'd otherwise be an easy five star.
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Alicia P.
Aug 1, 2023
On a recent business trip, I was pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant. The hosts greeted us and later the owner/chef Liz came by to say hi personally! Our conversation with her showed the passion and dedication she has for her craft!We shared the brisket and the grilled shrimp. I have to say the shrimp was my favorite, very flavorful along with the grilled broccolini and bell pepper over polenta. The brisket was tender, but a little bland. I didn't read any of the reviews, but will try the eggplant fries and pizza on my next visit. It's a very welcoming and inclusive place and everyone was very friendly!
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Amanda S.
Aug 12, 2024
This is a perfect date or girls night spot. Pizza was incredible. Had the white pizza and very flavorful. I really enjoyed it. Not sure about the cocktails or wine options, but I'm sure they were great too. Vibe was awesome and very chill.
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