Fantastic I like totally flew by the seat of my pants when I planed the West Virginia portion of our trip. Wheeling seemed to be somewhere in the vicinity of our drive to Morgantown tomorrow so I decided to stay the night. Looking for a place for dinner, I stumbled upon this place on Yelp in wheeling. Little did I know what an iconic place this is. We arrived at 5:15 on a Wednesday evening bc we are getting old. A couple leaving at 5:15 made us see our future. We were fortunately seated immediately. The inside is SO CUTE. I can't get enough of it. It felt like such an authentic Italian experience. Our server was incredible. So nice, personable, helpful. We started with our beverage orders. I went with a little something off their cocktail menu the elderflower martini which, exactly as I expected, was way more like spiked juice than a "martini" but I wouldn't want it any other way. Don't think I wasn't intrigued by the fried cheese but we have been eating a fair amount of that lately so instead of offering an app, I opted for an entree (stuffed rigatoni) and a side of broccoli. GF ordered fettuccine with red clam sauce. She got a house salad and I didn't for some reason. The broccoli was seasoned wonderfully but the texture wasn't as crisp as I would have liked. The rigatoni and the house sauce was ORGASMIC. That sauce is incredible I would gladly buy it by the jar. The rigatoni were al dente pillows of creamy ricotta heaven. Spectacular. GF regarding her red clam sauce pasta, "delicious". We also ordered the tiramisu to go so stay tuned on that. read more

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Words can not express this experience. We were heading home to VA from Cincinnati. Hubby found this place on yelp with rave reviews. It was a Monday evening. We arrived and thought maybe we are a little underdressed for this place. So we asked for outside seating. There was a couple with a kiddo out there it was quiet and not as cold as inside. Very nice. Drinks? Asked the waitress "do you have sweet and is it good!?" "Oh yes!" She replied. Me and my grandson agreed on sweetea. She brought it out and it was quite weak and had an odd taste. Yuh, they don't have filtered water. So it's WV chlorinated. We ordered an appetizer and it came quickly. 2 Ribeyes medium and medium rare. And a cod filet. The cod came out 45 min before the steaks. We kept being told by the waitress and owner I'm guessing "just a few more minutes!" An hour after sitting down maybe longer two well don't steaks were sat infront of hubby and grandson. Absolutely not! We were going to suck it up but it wasn't cheap. So the guy said he'd take and replace the steaks. 30 ish min later the steaks came out still overdone. They gave us no discounts brought out an entire other full serving of food. Over 2 1/2 hours total. We were going to serve the overcooked meet to our dogs and they wouldn't even eat the meat or the bone. Apparently this place is popular with the locals but our experience was extremely poor. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

I saw that this restaurant won James Beard award for their sauce. It was time to revisit this restaurant when we came in town to visit my parents. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, which was delicious. My husband had the chicken Parmesan. My Mom had a seafood dish and my nephew had steak. All were delicious! Our server was friendly, timely and hospitable. The ambiance is cozy. In my opinion, they could brighten it up on the inside so it's not so dark. I often forget that this place is open for lunch as well, not just dinner. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food service ambience was all great. Marinara sauce was outstanding and unique. The owner Dino was charming and very friendly and made sure we were comfortable. People are actually coming in not just for the dinner, but also a bit later just to get their great desserts you're traveling through here or come from here it's a can't miss restaurant. Even won a James beard award.!! read more

Great food and service! It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. The restaurant is small but cozy with tons of old pictures hung up on the walls giving it that true authentic Italian vibe. Our waitress was friendly and went above and beyond the whole time we were there. They give you bread and butter with your meal and it was really good. I ordered wedding soup and ate every last bite or sip of it. For my entree I went with the classic spaghetti and meatballs and it was delicious. The sauce was perfect and they sell jars of it that you can take home with you. I had a great experience here and will definitely be back. read more

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Figaretti's is one of my favorite places to order from. The food is always delicious, the staff is consistently friendly and welcoming, and the takeout service is incredibly convenient. They bring your order right out to your car, which makes picking up dinner quick and easy. Best of all, the food is always fresh and tastes great every time. It's a place you can count on for both great food and great service. Highly recommend! read more

Figaretti's is a great Italian restaurant. The staff is so great. If you can get Darby as your waitress you should do it. She's the best. All of the food is so good. I highly suggest you trying this out if you haven't already. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

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My favorite place! My husband and I had our first date here. Excellent food, especially the vodka sauce.

Stopped in without a reservation on a Friday evening. The exterior of the building looks impeccably maintained and the parking lot was nearly full, but we got a spot. The restaurant was quite busy, but we were able to dine at the bar. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks which were served promptly followed by two entrees. My entree was a chicken parm with pasta. It was cooked to perfection with a sauce that was a bit tart. It also came with a lemon. I had a tiramisu for dessert which was also very tasty. The restaurant is like a time capsule dating to the 1950's. It was somewhat dimly lighted, which provided a very comfortable mod for dining. The meals were not inexpensive, but we felt they were a good value. The bartender was willing to chat as much as a guest desired. There is a room in the back with several slot machines and a dedicated following. The meal was the highlight of the several days we spent in Wheeling. If we ever return, it will be first on our list, but we will make reservations this time. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Bar - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

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Service was great and prices were reasonable - but the food was the best... tasted like my Nonna's ! And I especially liked that I could watch Fox News while enjoying my meal there. I recommend you try their Bolognese sauce. read more

6 Stars!! The food, service, and feel of the place were all perfect. One of the best dining experiences I can remember. The place has been run by the same family for 60 some years and is still packed. You can see the pride and I'm pretty sure I recognized some employees from the last time we were here 3 years ago. The waitress was amazing and anticipated all our needs and made us out-of-towners feel very welcome. We also enjoyed how the place was both busy and intimate and provided for quiet conversation. The food was ALL amazing! I had the stuffed Eggplant Parm and could not stop eating even when I was full. The Mushroom and Brie Soup was very unique and very delicious. Even the Italian dressing on my salad would make me want to eat here again and recommend the place to anyone who asks me. We will have to come back when we are in town again because there are about 15 more things on the menu I want to try. read more

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Figaretti's has a great old school ambiance and grandmother style Italian food. The food is some of the best in WVa. Great martinis and an awesome vibe that the family loves. The only drawback is that when you drop $250 on a delicious meal sometimes the waitresses aren't always up to the same level everything else is. Everyone has an off night and the food is delicious so give it a try. It's a small and intimate dining room, so you really should make reservations, although sometimes they can squeeze you in at the bar. read more

We had dinner at our go to restaurant in Wheeling today and it was great as always! Our server was upbeat, all smiles, and helpful. I had the Fig Appetizer over Fettuccine and my husband had the Spaghetti with Meat sauce and a Meatball. Both were very, very good and large portions. We love the darkened atmosphere with dark wood and soft benches. It is very romantic. And the owners both stopped by our table to make sure everything was great. It just doesn't get any better! read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Fig's Apperizer Fig's App Over Fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

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My family stopped here for a late lunch on the way to Kentucky. It's small but quaint. The servers were very nice. The food was delicious and the portion size generous. My mom and I got a cup of mushroom Brie bisque soup. It was the largest "cup" of soup I've ever had. My husband got a bowl and he commented that he would have gotten the cup if he knew how large it was. My uncle got the Italian wedding soup. He said it was very good. I got the house salad. It was very fresh. My mom and uncle each got a salad with grilled chicken. They said they were very good. The salads came with potato wedge type fries, yummy My husband got the fish sandwich. It was very large and he said it was very tasty. It came with the same yummy fries. There were a few other items on the menu I would like to try so I would definitely come back. read more

Figaretti's: the Anti-Franchise Every struggling mom and pop Italian restaurant across this fair land should study Figaretti's time-honored recipe for success. My family has exited the PA Turnpike here for years for one reason only: This Is The Original, Defiant, Anti-*@#+ Olive Garden. This place fights the good fight: fending off corporate food marketing bromides and bland, soul-less, homogenized food that takes you nowhere. Bravo, Figaretti's, for your classic Southern Italian "Red Lead" San Marzano goodnesses. People walk outta here with smiles for good reason. I applaud your counter-cultural culinary pluck and elan! So why then did I order the grilled porkchop? Because the amazing bartender Travis told me to, that's why. The thing oozed piccata love and pork umami. Paired with a good Chianti and heck-yes fra diavolo bolognaise, I was, we South Jersey boys are wont to say, transported to the land of "fuggedaboutit." Everything about this iconic place oozes quality, passion, tradition and that confident attitude that marks a food-centric, we- care- about-what-we-do-here place. The front of the house and back of the house are happily synched up, the décor speaks to generations of Wheeling Italian familia. Owners, never, ever take down the four large oil portraits of the Godfathers of this classy, booth-lined, dim and cozy space. We do not need more stupid and generic corporate Tuscan landscapes. Keep your proud Dads and Grandpas up there. And keep them Piccata pork chops comin.' read more

Love the atmosphere, attentive friendly and helpful staff. Above all the food is fantastic!

Food was great, pasta with bolognese sauce and lasagna. Only problem having to see Fox News as we're eating. That needs to be turned off. Waitress was great read more

As soon as you walk in, you know it's going to be an authentic Italian dining experience. The pasta is all homemade, even the ravioli and the gnocchi. I had the mushroom ravioli with Marsala sauce and it was perfection. My husband liked his veal parm but found the red sauce to be too sweet. The staff was friendly and the wine pours were generous. read more

Old school Italian restaurant owned for years by the same family. NOT a pizza joint. Service is always friendly and works at your speed. The restaurant is usually full so it is better to call in advance. read more

We had a delicious dinner at Figaretti's during our annual Fall trip to Oglebay Park. We have been bringing our family here for decades and the quality and service are as excellent as they have always been. We enjoyed ravioli, pasta with clams, veal parm and strip steak with peppers--all delicious. The homemade spumoni and cannoli were a great finish. Drink and wine pours are generous. We love the old school Italian atmosphere of Figaretti's--our server was attentive and friendly and Dino, one of the owners, came over to chat. I suggest making reservations as Figaretti's always draws a good crowd. read more

Food was so so. Have had better. Chicken Marsala had gravy not sauce. Veal Parm should have been tenderized more. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

Was great. We went to the Palace of Gold, and stopped here for the first time. We got a lunch special, 4 meatballs with add on of cheese, onions and peppers. It's comes with a salad, and we added one. We weren't too hungry but we knew we needed something for the walking we were going to do at the Palace. They also give you a loaf of bread and butter, it was so good. I added a side of sauce and it was more than enough for two. I'll be back for sure. Service was great. Didn't catch the servers name but she seems well conditioned and I'll hope to have her again! read more

Just wow. From end to end, we couldnt stop eating. Pistachio cake, homemade pasta, and sauces, meatballs... everything was so good. I ate too fast to get pictures of the plates with food! read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Emptying plates as fast as they come! - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

The food was poor. We ate here Saturday night 12.14.24 while staying at Hampton inn. Yelp gave good reviews so we tried ordering. I first was hung up on when I asked if they deliver which is on yelp and there to go bag that they deliver. I called back to order pick up, we got their md blue crab ravioli and stuffed shells. The crab ravioli was inedible with their Chardonnay cream sauce. I ordered the stuffed shells which were supposed to be stuffed with spinach instead we got 4 shells with spinach on the side that tasted bitter. The soup portions for the up charge were tiny. The bread they gave us was sliced white bread we could have bought a loaf for $2 at the grocery store. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Delivery??? White bread from they probably got from the grocery store and the inedible crab ravioli - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

The food was delicious. Old school atmosphere and our service was terrific. Highly recommend.

I'm not sure why there are several negative reviews about this place, but maybe they just don't enjoy good Italian food. We were in town for another event and stopped in for dinner. For a Tuesday night at 7:45 pm, we thought It was extremely busy, but fortunately a table was open when we arrived. The hostess who seated us was very friendly, as was Adria, our server. She seemed to be working a lot of tables, but took time with us, and when she learned we had not been there before, went above and beyond to make sure we will be back again. We started with lobster bisque and Italian wedding soup. We chose the signature marinara sauce on our pasta, which came with a nice salad and some tasty bread. We were quite full, but got chocolate mousse cake to go. One piece did not make it back on the 2-hour drive home! LOL The place is small, and has a homey ambience. Thank you for a great dining experience! read more

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We are there last night. They were super busy on a. Tuesday night but our fifteen minute wait was comfortable and well worth it. The food was terrific. The pork chop was mind blowing. Very good wine selections. Pricing is more than fair for everything you get. The calamari is spectacular as well as the stuffed shells and vodka sauce. We can't wait to come back. The staff is charming and speedy too. read more

Great food great atmosphere great people. The place to go in Wheeling. Will definitely go back again on the next visit to Oglebay.

Place is very small which made in particularly loud. That said, food was good and price is reasonable. We will visit again.

My husband and I have driven by this exit off of Rte 70 many times and wanted to stop to check out Figaretti's. The timing just never worked. We live about an hour away in the Pittsburgh South Hills. Today, we just felt like an adventure so we made the drive for an early dinner. It was so worth it. The vibe is cool old school Italian. The staff was amazing. The owner stopped by our table to thank us for coming in and comped us a jar of their amazing sauce. (Nice touch Dino!) The bread service was wonderful. We enjoyed lobster ravioli and short rib ravioli. Both were fabulous. The entrees came with a house salad. It was fresh and wonderful. We had the house dressing with crumbled bleu cheese. Yum! The waitress was friendly and accommodating. They are willing to switch up anything on the menu to accommodate special requests. We ended with a cannoli-perfection! We felt like we were family. We will definitely be back. read more

Passing through Wheeling & found this gem. 7:30 pm on a Wednesday evening and place was packed. Food, service & dessert did not disappoint. Allison our server was friendly & attentive. Was asked upon seating would we like some garlic bread & then our drink orders. We opted for a bottle of cabernet - price point was reasonable. Salad comes with your dinner & all dressing are homemade & they are nice portion size. We decided on classic Chicken parm & Veal marsala. Both dishes were delicious & perfect portion size. The Chicken parm & Pasta on the side are topped with their classic red sauce that if you want to purchase they sell by the jar! The Veal marsala was amazing. Fresh, tender cutlet & served with penne & a light creamy marsala sauce. We ordered a cannoli to split and it was fresh, flavorful & packed with classic canoli cream. So if you are passing through wheeling - stop by and visit a family owned restaurant who has been around since 1948! Easy to find right route 70. read more

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I placed my carryout order by using the online option on Figaretti's website. The food was hot, ready on time and the young lady who helped me was very nice. Once I was back at my hotel I discovered my combination appetizer was missing the meatballs, my side of brussel sprouts were missing, and I ordered chicken Marsala but was given chicken Parmesan. I called the restaurant, I spoke nicely with a different woman and I was immediately told they haven't had brussel sprouts in over two years...and then there is silence. She stated it as if I should have known! After the silence I then asked, why is it on your menu? She said it's a third party vendor and they have always had problems with them correcting their menu. After exchanging a few question/sentences she made me feel like this was my fault since I used the third party vendor...that THEIR WEBSITE sends you to. I proceeded to tell her about the missing meatballs and the chicken parmesan. She offered to refund me on the brussel sprouts and chicken Parmesan. I asked her...what about the meatballs? She then said she would refund the entire bill, but sounded annoyed. What made this such a bad experience was her talking to me like I was at fault, and I received absolutely no apology during the entire conversation. BTW notice "brussel sprouts" on my receipt. I guess the receipt is my fault too. read more

Figaretti's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Wheeling, West Virginia

Fugget about Figarettis... we were in town for the night and thought we would try ..placed order told would be 25-40 minutes no problem 40 minutes later said it was delayed ..no new delivery time given..40 minutes later it was cancelled no reason given ..was the order not big enough ?$35 no call no message just cancel YELP said would send details but never received an update . read more

Figaretti's has decent food, though I'm not a fan of the value they provide for your money. The service leaves a lot to be desired as well, which I will expand on here in a moment. I've gotten takeout from them several times before, and while it hasn't been "bad", it hasn't been anywhere near the quality level I would hope to get from such a pricey place. On the most recent occasion, one of the people I ordered with had their entree selection replaced with a completely different one, and when we called to inquire about it, their response was "oh yeah, we don't carry that one anymore". We ordered off of YOUR online menu, so it not being up to date is 100% on you. Also, wouldn't you call the customer back (they did have our number) to arrange a different order rather than assuming you know the best replacement for them? This all smacks of sub-par service, not a great approach to things. The food itself is decent but forgettable. It doesn't travel all that well, though I imagine that would be far less of a problem for those dining in once that resumes. The parking lot is on the small side but seems to be enough to handle things on most evenings. I can't speak to the restaurant's interior since I have not had the opportunity to see it yet. There aren't many upscale Italian places in this area, so maybe Figaretti's figures it can carry on the way it does. They may be surprised when some of their customers decide that if they are going to be getting generic Italian food, they may as well get it an affordable price from places like Undo's. Overall: 2.5 stars ---- Pros: - Food is decent (if not great). - Restaurant exterior looks nice and is clean. Cons: - High price + Average quality = Low value - Questionable service policies. read more

Great food had dinner there with the family.... Really tasty actually loved the sauce so much I purchased a jar!!! Reminds me of the old school south philadelphia restaurants Had a chance to meet the owner while waiting to be seated class act!! read more

OMG ITALIAN HEAVEN !!!! THE greatest I have ever had ! Server was absolutely above and beyond any kind service I've ever had in any state or country ! Stuffed banana peppers beyond good and filling. Angel hair with red clam sauce would make a baptist go to confession ! And the capper was the mushroom brie bisque. If I'm ever on life support I pray one of my IV is that decadent, rich, warming creation of God !!! Wheeling you have something magnificent here ! When I'm here I'll be eating at Figarettes no doubt about it ! BEYOND 5 STARS !!! read more

I am a restaurant owner 4 generations 85 years I know a great restaurant and let me tell ya, this was the best! We started out with Dino"s app and omg it was the best I have ever had The others couple ordered calamari and I couldn't decide which one was better. Honestly Italians never agree on sauce, but this was the best sauce I have ever eaten Crowded and small but absolutely a phenomenal meal !! Hats off restaurant work is the toughest , this was the best read more

Delicious Oh ! The vodka sauce/ to die for My favorite place Hands down ::: greatest Italian food ever ! I've never had a bad meal My favorite is eggplant parm with vodka sauce & angel pasta Magnificent read more

The restaurant was very old style feel enhancing the experience. The pork chop was delicious, cooked perfect, and tender. Had the combo appetizer and was tasty. I also got the side pasta, fettuccine with the house marinara sauce. If you like it a little spicy, the. You'll love it! Staff was great. read more

My wife had their grilled steak salad and raved about it. I have veal Marsala and it was super! This place seems to be an old family owned Italian restaurant. I'm not sure if it is, but it seems to be. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! read more