Marion's Piazza
Marion's Piazza is a pizzeria in Dayton that has served guests since 1965 with Dayton-style pizza, which is thin and crispy and cut into squares. The restaurant seats about 225 people and serves sandwiches, salads, and pasta alongside pizza.
Marion's was founded in 1965 by Marion Glass, who previously owned an ice cream and sandwich shop and decided to offer pizza when burger restaurants became popular. Founder Marion Glass died in 2006 at age 92, and his son Roger later ran the business until his death in 2022.
The name Marion's Piazza references founder Marion Glass and the Italian courtyard design inside, which reminds visitors of a Southern European plaza. The brick and iron decor creates a welcoming feeling that makes people gather the way they would in a public square.
The restaurant operates as dine-in only, with no delivery or takeout, so plan time to sit and eat. Visitors should know that it fills up quickly with families and groups, especially during peak hours.
The restaurant was a popular gathering spot from 1966 to 1995 for a local theater group that held after-show dinners here and attracted famous Hollywood actors like Mickey Rooney, Betty White, and Joan Rivers. Photos of these celebrities still hang on the walls today, serving as reminders of that chapter in the restaurant's history.
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