Troni’s Pizza & Pasta now slinging slices for hungry people on the go in downtown Dayton

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta is open at 40 N Main St. in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Troni’s Pizza & Pasta is open at 40 N Main St. in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta has opened in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower on North Main Street in downtown Dayton, serving pizza by the slice and more.

Owner Beto Troni, who operates the restaurant with his wife, Qelja, described the establishment as a New York, Florida-style pizzeria catered to those on the go. There is a large display window featuring a variety of 20-inch pies, calzones, strombolis and garlic rolls. Each pie is cut into six large slices and ready to be served.

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta is open at 40 N Main St. in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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Slices range from $5-$8. The type of slices will rotate with staples like cheese, pepperoni, pepperoni sausage, white (ricotta, mozzarella and romano cheese), white classic (ricotta, mozzarella, romano, spinach, tomatoes and fresh garlic) and chicken bacon ranch.

Other items on the menu include baked pasta dishes, cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, chicken wings and salads.

Troni, who is the son of the late Jimmy Troni, who owned Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen in Kettering and Deroma Italian Restaurant in Huber Heights, said he wanted to open a pizzeria in order to provide customers the option to walk-in and buy a slice rather than a whole pie. He also thought the former location of Carmen’s Deli & Bistro was a great opportunity for serving those working and living in downtown Dayton.

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta is open at 40 N Main St. in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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This is not the first time Troni has opened and operated his own pizzeria. At age 22, he opened Troni’s Pizza in Delray Beach, Florida. The pizzeria is now owned by his brother.

At 28 years old, he’s excited to work for himself again and continuing “giving people pizza that they deserve.”

Troni started learning the ropes of making pizza when he was around 7-years old and became a “full-time pizza man” by the time he was 10. His dad, who was taught by Italians in New York, had owned several pizza shops in Florida before coming to Dayton.

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta is open at 40 N Main St. in the lobby of the Stratacache Tower in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF

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“It’s what I’m known for,” Troni said. “It’s what I love doing.”


More details

Troni’s Pizza & Pasta, located at 40 N Main St., is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., they have several lunch specials like one slice of pizza, a side salad and a can of soda for $15. For more information, call 937-221-9864.

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