It’s no secret to residents that West Virginia, with its history of Italian immigrants from way back, has some of the best Italian food in the country. That’s especially true in the northern part of the state. If you’re looking to enjoy some great Italian food, try some of these restaurants.
- Muriale’s Italian Kitchen in Fairmont
Eireann85 /Tripadvisor Great food and service — TripAdvisor users gave this Fairmont institution mostly excellent reviews. Reviewers say the food is great and so is the service.
- Rocco’s Ristorante in Ceredo
yipaoc Tripadvisor reviewers rate this place the number 1 restaurant in Ceredo (which is admittedly small, but still). One reviewer in particular said the meal she got there was one of the best she ever had at any restaurant. It’s a Ceredo institution.
- Minard’s Spaghetti Inn in Clarksburg
Minard’s/Facebook Reviewers give this place mostly positive ratings. One reviewer said the restaurant “embodies the Italian spirit of vintage Clarksburg. The food is classic Italian, with a home cooked twist.”
- Julio’s Cafe in Clarksburg
Andrea P./Tripadvisor One reviewer called it the best food in West Virginia. The meals are pricey, they said, but you get what you paid for.
- Padrinos Italian Restaurant in Beckley
Bob T./Yelp One reviewer said the food was amazing at this little Italian restaurant.
- Colasante’s Ristorante & Pub in Morgantown
Gail K./Yelp One reviewer called it a locally owned favorite in Morgantown that serves some of the best pizza in town.
- Twin Oaks Restaurant in Bridgeport
Paul C./Yelp Reviewers recommend the pizza.
- Puglioni’s Pasta & pizza, Morgantown
Puglioni’s Past & Pizza Try it for their homemade pasta. Reviewers say they serve huge portions of pasta and garlic bread.
- Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House
Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House/Facebook You can find these at 48 locations throughout West Virginia and they’re great. Try the pizza.
- Pasquale’s in Beckley
Katmundu72 Reviewers say this little Italian restaurant has excellent food and a good atmosphere.
- Leonora’s in Charleston
Leonoro’s /Facebook This Italian restaurant is celebrating a huge birthday in 2015 — it’s been serving for 100 years! A reviewer called it the only place in town to go for true Italian cuisine.
- Oliverio’s Ristorante with three locations
Oliverio’s/Facebook Oliver’s has locations in Bridgeport, Morgantown and one between Bridgeport and Anmoore. One reviewer said even though it’s pricey, the food is “super good." Another recommended the eggplant parmesan.
- Paterno’s At The Park in Charleston
It’s an Italian restaurant overlooking Appalachian Power Park. Could there be a better combination? One reviewer said it’s the best food in town, too.
- Fazio’s in Charleston
Fazio’s/Facebook Reviewers say it’s the best Italian place in Charleston and that it has amazing food and service.
- Figaretti’s Restaurant in Wheeling
Scenarist/Tripadvisor Reviewers said this locally-owned restaurant serves great chicken parm and that it has great Italian dining and a great atmosphere.
- Rocco’s Little Italy in Huntington
Rocco’s/Facebook Reviewers rave about the food and the reasonable prices. One person said this is the place he takes out-of-town visitors and that they all rave about it too. One reviewer said they travel a lot and through big cities but they’ve never had Italian food as good as what Rocco’s serves.
Did I leave any great Italian restaurants off this list? Let me know in the comments.
Eireann85 /Tripadvisor
Great food and service — TripAdvisor users gave this Fairmont institution mostly excellent reviews. Reviewers say the food is great and so is the service.
yipaoc
Tripadvisor reviewers rate this place the number 1 restaurant in Ceredo (which is admittedly small, but still). One reviewer in particular said the meal she got there was one of the best she ever had at any restaurant. It’s a Ceredo institution.
Minard’s/Facebook
Reviewers give this place mostly positive ratings. One reviewer said the restaurant “embodies the Italian spirit of vintage Clarksburg. The food is classic Italian, with a home cooked twist.”
Andrea P./Tripadvisor
One reviewer called it the best food in West Virginia. The meals are pricey, they said, but you get what you paid for.
Bob T./Yelp
One reviewer said the food was amazing at this little Italian restaurant.
Gail K./Yelp
One reviewer called it a locally owned favorite in Morgantown that serves some of the best pizza in town.
Paul C./Yelp
Reviewers recommend the pizza.
Puglioni’s Past & Pizza
Try it for their homemade pasta. Reviewers say they serve huge portions of pasta and garlic bread.
Gino’s Pizza & Spaghetti House/Facebook
You can find these at 48 locations throughout West Virginia and they’re great. Try the pizza.
Katmundu72
Reviewers say this little Italian restaurant has excellent food and a good atmosphere.
Leonoro’s /Facebook
This Italian restaurant is celebrating a huge birthday in 2015 — it’s been serving for 100 years! A reviewer called it the only place in town to go for true Italian cuisine.
Oliverio’s/Facebook
Oliver’s has locations in Bridgeport, Morgantown and one between Bridgeport and Anmoore. One reviewer said even though it’s pricey, the food is “super good." Another recommended the eggplant parmesan.
It’s an Italian restaurant overlooking Appalachian Power Park. Could there be a better combination? One reviewer said it’s the best food in town, too.
Fazio’s/Facebook
Reviewers say it’s the best Italian place in Charleston and that it has amazing food and service.
Scenarist/Tripadvisor
Reviewers said this locally-owned restaurant serves great chicken parm and that it has great Italian dining and a great atmosphere.
Rocco’s/Facebook
Reviewers rave about the food and the reasonable prices. One person said this is the place he takes out-of-town visitors and that they all rave about it too. One reviewer said they travel a lot and through big cities but they’ve never had Italian food as good as what Rocco’s serves.
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