Jimmy's Italian Cuisine & Bar

The parking lot was packed and I didn't think we were going to be seated quickly but as we walked in we got to a table right away. The waitress was amazing and super helpful. Even with it being busy we didn't wait too long for our food and it was hot. Everything was so amazing there and if we come back to Dayton we will be coming back to Jimmy's!

I wasn't sure how to rate this place. I ordered my favorite dish, the one by which I judge all new Italian places, Chicken Piccata. Nothing was bad, but it wasn't good either. The house salad was as basic as could be, with the bonus if some random FOD that I just moved to the rim. The chicken, where do I begin? How do you boil a chicken tender and also make it tough? The sauce was bland; the capers being the only thing with flavor. It completely lacked lemon. It's weird because the pasta wasn't dry, and it appeared to have "stuff" but it just didn't taste like anything. It was as if it were sauced with unsalted butter. The dish would greatly benefit from actual chicken breasts, butterflied and pan seared. Some malliard reaction would do wonders for the lack of flavor and presentation both. I mean, we aren't in the UK and we don't have to boil everything. The restaurant is clean and bright, but it's also sterile. There's Italian music of some sort playing overhead, but the tables are void of anything, no decorations, no seasonings, just, empty like the parking lot. Service was good, being both friendly but not annoyingly clingy.

Just had another great business lunch at Jimmy‘s! Every time I come here I get something different. It’s always excellent. Today was the works calzone. Highly recommended.

Delicious. We went to check it out not knowing what to except. Casual but upscale. We the fried calamari, chicken Parmesan and chicken carbonara. Portion size is great for the price.

Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I have been to the original Jimmy's in Kettering, many times, but this is the first visit to the downtown location. The server was very young and since the restaurant had only been open for a month, I will give her a slight pass for not knowing the menu or even what a Carafe of Sangria is. She got all of our orders correctly, and that is the important part. The service will certainly come around. The food was amazing (especially the Ryan's Special). I added a few photos of the dishes we had. Enjoy!

We have been coming to Jimmy's for years in Kettering and now we have one five minutes from us! The food and service is just as amazing and it's a nice contrast to the kettering location in terms of atmosphere. The location in kettering is cozy and quaint, the perfect place for lunch or date night! The location near downtown is absolutely beautiful and as you can see by the photos, it has much more room to spread out and host larger events. The food...wonderful! Classic comfort food with a true emphasis on flavor. Either location is great, but if you haven't seen the new spot, you gotta check it out and you won't be disappointed!

Very good authentic Italian Sicilian cuisine! 🍝 I ordered the stuffed egg plant 🍆 it had mushrooms 🍄 and spinach it was so good it was covered with cheese, spaghetti 🍝 on the side with 2 garlic 🧄 rolls and my husband order baked lasagna also very good We love the location! Even outdoor seating !

Always great food. Great service. Ask for Sarah. She treats us well. My favorite is the scalding hot lasagna fresh out of the oven! Yum! They can accommodate large groups (call ahead).

I didn't know what to expect but gave it a try and am very happy that we went there. Mussels with spicy marinara - delicious, chicken Diavolo - delicious - all four of us in our party really liked their food and it was out quickly and tasted great. This used to be the old Franco's and looks kinda the same inside and the server was pleasant. Try it!

This place is very good Food is quite tasty but a bit overpriced Always enjoy a good meal here

We dined in on day 1 of soft opening. There were a few wrinkles as you'd expect, but they were more than made up for by the delicious food, quality service (looking at you, Fabio!), soothing Italian ambiance and the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone was enthusiastic and happy, both the guests and the hard working staff, and of course the gracious owner, Mo, who was in constant circulation keeping an eye on the kitchen and checking up on the patrons. Mo and his team have done an amazing job getting this new restaurant up and running in an amazingly short time. I think it's seven weeks from the sale. They've spruced up the interior with fresh paint and flooring, seating updates, and all the signs point to success. It was also great to see a number of long time staff from the former restaurant on the team. I had the Spaghetti Works with a rich meat sauce and very tasty meatball and sausage. The sausage had a great texture and just the right amount of spice. My husband had Veal Marsala and said it was excellent though next time he'll see about substituting Spaghetti or capellini for the included linguine, personal taste. We both noticed how fresh the salads were, and the dressings were delightful. I hope Mo will consider offering sliced Italian loaf bread as well as the garlic rolls. This would overflow my cup of joy. I am thrilled to welcome Jimmy's as my new great local authentically Italian restaurant! At at mere 52 mile round trip, for me it's practically next door so I plan to be back often.

We were seated straight away and did not have to wait long for our food. Everything was delicious. 10/10 would recommend the Chicken Marsala. Overall, great experience.

Came here for my birthday and also because I am searching for the best shrimp Alfredo in Dayton. The Alfredo was very tasty and shot up the list quickly. I also had two old fashioneds that were quite delicious. Only complaint I have is that the servers don't seem to know how to handle a large group while having other tables, like mine, which was just two people. Our server was one of the two servers helping on a party of about 20 and we were often missed when we were empty on drinks or needing something (like napkins and silverware), and we waited a total of half an hour to get our check and be able to pay it. I would definitely still recommend to try it out!

Food and service was amazing. Went with a group of 6 and sat on the patio. It was a beautiful experience and we will definitely be back.

Sat for 25 minutes with no service as all other tables were attended to in the vicinity. Unable to rate food and likely won't. Dark environment.

I love coming here the food is always amazing the service is always friendly warm and inviting. This is one of our go to spots for date night

Had dinner for 6. Started i. The bar with a cocktail. Moved to the restaurant. Food was great the service was good and friendly. The manager came by and checked on us but didn't hover. We had a good bottle of wine. The prices were very reasonable.

Excellent dinner last night at Jimmy's in Dayton, awesome food, love the new place, great atmosphere, full bar, service was a little slow, but not a problem, will get better, Congratulations to Mo & Albert, you've got another good one.....!!! Good people, good food...!!!

Jimmy's is wonderful! A friend and I tried Jimmy's Friday night and had an amazing experience. From the second we walked in we were welcomed by cheerful staff who all seemed so happy to be in this new restaurant. Very refreshing! We sat at the beautiful bar and ordered drinks along with an appetizer of Pepper Jack cheese cubes. These quite honestly were some of the best cheese cubes I've ever had! Little bit spicy but not too much, crispy on the outside and nice and gooey on the inside. Amazing! For my entree I ordered The Works Calzone. This is how calzones should always be! Beautifully baked pastry loaded with fresh toppings, including ricotta cheese, paired with house made marinara. Again, probably the best calzone I've had in Dayton. I can't say enough great things about my experience at Jimmy's! From the genuinely friendly staff, to the absolutely beautiful ambiance and of course the amazingly delicious food! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! I absolutely recommend Jimmy's!!

Service was good! Our server was very friendly, though a little slow at times. The bruschetta was amazing. It was really a caprese salad on top of bread, with a delicious garlic oil dipping sauce. The sauce was so good we ordered a few more servings. I ordered the white lasagna, which was lasagna with Alfredo sauce and spinach. I didn't take a photo but it was really good. My son ordered the soup of the day, chicken and rice. He really liked it. There were no complaints with the baked ziti Sicilian eggplant, spicy mussels, or chicken Salerno as well. Overall a solid dinner.

Pizza was OK. The vodka is watered down, the 2 martinis i had... totally watered down, zero buzz!

By far the best Patio and wait staff in Dayton! I highly recommend. We dined last night and I had the schriimp da viola and my wife had the Chicken Parmesan. Both were very good!!! Go dine on the Patio soon!!

Food is freshly made. This place is good for family. Service is good. Food takes time as they make it fresh. Portions are good. They do that vegetarian options. Ambience is casual. Seatings are comfortable. They have outside seating as well. If you have time to eat, relax and family time.. this is a place for you.

Im stuffed!!! And I'll be back. Look I don't need 85 words to make the point it's good!

Food is really good...owners are present and involved..wait staff is great They are friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant has been remodeled , with new flooring and fresh paint! Great experience!

This was our first visit to this restaurant since Franco's closed. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent and was very tasty. Service was great and the new decor in the main dining area was very nice. We definitely will be back!

5/11/24.... My Wife and I went Saturday afternoon. Jimmy's Italian is a great restaurant. We didn't know it had changed hands from Franco's to Jimmy's. My wife had the fettuccine Alfredo and I had the Lasagna. Both were delicious. The house dressing is good, I would call it a raspberry vinaigrette with extra garlic. The rolls are good. Just a hint of garlic, light and fluffy. Great service and the new interior created a nice atmosphere

Love the remodel of the former Franco's. Service is outstanding!!!!!!! Food is good. Just wish a little more cheese in the lasagna.

The sauce was nothing but chunky tomato's sorry but that's what it was. People were nice of course it was a carry. Out. My chicken parmwas dry and sauce less. I doubt I make a return visit.

The best Italian food in Dayton. This place is owned and operated by a loving family that cares about their customers and the community. Give them a try in downtown Dayton, or at their other location, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen in Kettering.

The food and service were amazing!! I got the Caprese salad and loved it! The presentation of the dishes was amazing and the food was out quickly! Would recommend to all in the area!

Great food and cozy atmosphere! The lunch menu is right sized for lunch portions and still delicious.

Arrived and the hostess completely ignored us for several minutes while she and a server talked about the seating chart. Once seated on the great patio we ordered. It took ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES to get two plates of pasta. Once arrived I'd call it Meh. Asked for Parmesan and Hot Pepper Seeds. NEVER GOT THEM. One Star for food. Zero stars for Service. One Star for the Patio. Not coming back anytime soon.

Chicken Marsala was delicious ! Service was excellent ! Jimmy's continues to exceed expectations!

Well we started out ok Sarah seemed to be knowledgeable and nice. Unfortunately she did a lousy job with my order. I started out with the fried zucchini, Im guessing they came out of a bag and were frozen not like the ones you get at Wheat Penny, not bad not great. Id skip the house dressing with no seasoning except sugar. I ordered the special which was an alfredo type sauce with chicken. My buddy got a steak with a side of the special. Sarah brought his meal out about 5 minutes before my meal his meal was full of chicken , I really didnt enjoy sitting there watching him eat but wait it gets worst, My order comes out and theres NOT ONE piece of chicken on it? Not sure why she didnt catch it anyways after a few minutes not wanting to wait any longer I get up and on my way to the restroom told Sarah about my meal. When I get back to my table my plate of pasta is still sitting there untouched. I guess I expected them to take it back to the kitchen and make it right. After about 10-15 minutes ( which is Id say how long it takes to cook chicken) Sarah comes out with a plate of chicken, I guess she or someone expected me to mix it up with the cold pasta. After all this time I told her I didnt want it. No one offer to remake it or suggest anything else. I didnt ask for a manager but he came out and said," Whats Wrong ! " I told him how I was served and he said, "Your right". and walked away. I think most Mgr. would have opened with How are you doing ? Or was there a problem, I got the feeling there would have been a confrontation had I not been right. In my opinion he should have offered to remake one but didnt. Gotta be the first time I spent an hour at a restaurant and come out hungry. I suggest with a party of two bring the meals out at the same time. If the dish is not served the same way every time DO IT OVER. Service was a 0 Hard to rate food I didnt get to eat and Hospitality was a Zero In closing my buddy enjoy his meal that I got to watch him eat. PS It doesnt matter to me who Jimmy is one way or another but if he's Italian Im the POPE. I wish you well, Ive been coming to this same location for over 40 years. Everybody makes mistakes its how well you correct the mistake that matters.