• Located in Greene County, Beavercreek, Ohio is nine miles southeast of Dayton and 48 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Approximately 5 percent of the population of Beavercreek classifies themselves as Italian, making it the fifth largest ethic group in the community, according to City-Data.com. A number of Italian restaurants are located in the Beavercreek area, ranging from casual pizzerias to upscale ristorantes.
  
  

Milano's

• Locally-owned, Milano's has three locations in the Dayton area, including one in Beavercreek. The menu begins with six appetizers, such as the garlic cheese bread and the spinach and artichoke dip. The restaurant is known for its hoagies, particularly the baked Italian, which consists of imported Genoa and cotta salami, capicola, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pizza sauce. The menu also features Italian calzones the pizzas and pasta dishes like lasagna, baked ziti and spaghetti and meatballs. Milano's serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not accepted. Casual attire is suggested. A children's menu is available for young diners.
  
  Milano's
  
  2260 North Fairfield Road
  
  Suite A
  
  Beavercreek OH 45431
  
  937-427-7827
  
  milanossubs.com
  
  

Mamma Disalvo Ristorante

• Established in 1979, Mamma DiSalvo Ristorante is in Kettering, approximately six miles from Beavercreek (around 13 minutes away by automobile). Seven appetizers lead the menu, such as the house specialty panzarotti, house-made dough stuffed with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce and then baked. Among the restaurant's signature entrees is the lasagna, which is available in traditional and vegetarian varieties. The eggplant rollatini and the manicotti are also local favorites. The menu also includes senior citizen dinners, which feature smaller portions and reduced prices. For dessert, try the tiramisu. Mamma DiSalvo Ristorante serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant.
  
  Mamma DiSalvo Ristorante
  
  1375 East Stroop Road
  
  Kettering, OH 45440
  
  937-299-5831
  
  mammadisalvo.com
  
  

Franco's Ristorante Italian

• Located in Dayton, Franco's Ristorante Italiano is eight miles from Beavercreek (around 11 minutes by automobile). To begin the meal, the restaurant features six appetizers like the ravioli Espagnol, which are stuffed with jalapeno peppers and ricotta cheese, then deep-fried. A signature entree is the pasta balsamico, which consists of onions, peppers, artichokes, and portobello mushrooms and pine nuts, sauteed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and served with a choice of chicken, veal, pork, beef or shrimp. Another is the spaghetti, house-made noodles made with romano cheese and egg, served in an olive oil sauce with a choice of portobello mushrooms or Italian sausage. The restaurant features a full bar. Franco's Ristorante Italiano serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted. Business casual attire is recommended.
  
  Franco's Ristorante Italiano
  
  824 E. 5th St.
  
  Dayton, OH 45402
  
  937- 222-0204
  
  francos-italiano.com