Back again after a long hiatus! Love Muriale's ever since my first visit as a 20 something!…read moreStopped by on a drive from Pittsburgh with my sister on our way back to Charlotte and Greenville, SC. I talked into the meatball hoagie with a house salad with the house dressing. Can't wait to eat.... The house salad and Italian bread with soft butter were outstanding. By the number of ingredients, that salad was made with a lot of love. Waiting on the meatball hoagie.... The mixed peppers on the meatball with a large mound of melted mozzarella cheese. The sandwich was large enough that it was a struggle to get my mouth around it to take a bite and that's a good thing! The meatballs and red sauce were as good as ever. My sister had never been to Muriale's so she became an instant fan. After 8 years away this meal was great. Don't ever change and keep it classy. Thank you!

Fairmont, WV. March, 2026. Since 1969, Muriale's Italian Kitchen (and Catering) has been…read more"committed to crafting authentic Italian dishes using time-honored recipes and the freshest ingredients." As we're temporarily home bound, a friend brought us delicious takeout from Muriale's. We shared two somewhat-similar and tasty entrees, (1) Eggplant Parmesan ($21) featuring lightly breaded and fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, house-made marinara sauce and (2) Veal Parmesan ($24), with lighted breaded and fried veal, fresh mozzarella, and house-made meat sauce. Both entrees were served with a side of spaghetti and tomato-based sauce, house salad, and garlic toast. Note that the house salad was excellent, consisting of fresh greens, onions, cheese, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, and roasted red peppers. We chose the balsamic vinaigrette as our dressing. (Side salads in the Fairmont/Clarksburg area are often only iceberg lettuce and a shaving or two of carrots). Our initial thought was that the prices were a bit on the higher side. However, in seeing the high quality of the food, the generous portions, and the "extras" that were included (salad, garlic toast, etc.), we feel that it was a good value.

I haven't really delved into their entire menu. But the steak hoagies are spot on! They pack the…read moremeat and other items if you choose to get them. The steak is so tender and juicy. It's like eating a waterfall of flavors!! The smoked provolone cheese adds just the right amount of flavor to keep you coming back for just one more of those yummy steak goodness hoagie!!

Delicious food and wonderful service!!! All of us were very pleased with our apps, dinners, and…read moredesserts!! However, I don't recommend for large parties.... We were a party of nine and the other table was a party of 10.. The gentleman in the other party's elbow kept hitting mine, that's how close we were dining.

$56 for an overcooked filet! Give me a break. This was my first time to eat at the Aquarium…read moreLounge. The chef doesn't know the difference between Medium Rare and Medium Well. I'll never go back.

Food was good but every part about the service was terrible. Two people got their food quickly but…read morethird person ordered a pizza Took over an hour for the pizza, rest of us were done eating before it was brought to table Couldn't get boxes, refills or even our check When I complained, waiter just said, yeah I'm not surprised as if it wasn't his fault. Also we never actually saw a check, he just verbally gave us a total which seemed too high Third time eating here and I won't go back

Some of the best Italian food in the area. Pasta dishes are awesome. Sicilian pizza is the best…read morearound. Cannolis are awesome. Staff is friendly. I can't say enough about this awesome place!!

Wow, didn't expect great Japanese food when traveling through Fairmont, WV. The reviews and food…read morearoma drew me in and the smell of Fabuloso cleaner kept me in a familiar zone. Service friendly and lightening quick. Portions large. Too large for MR GLP drugs, but no matter. Highly recommend.

I was in the mood for ramen for a while and decided to try Kumo Japan. Right when I walked in, I…read morewas greeted by the staff. The menu has many different options to choose from, so it was hard to narrow down what to get. I started with chocolate boba tea, which was extremely delicious. For an appetizer, I had the soup dumplings. These are always so amazing and tasty! For an entree, I had the pork belly ramen. It was amazing!!! The pork belly was so tender and just melts in your mouth. The broth was so delicious and tasty. I am looking forward to going back!

The best restaurant in Fairmont! Their food is excellent & the staff is always friendly. I like the…read morechicken sandwich & fresh cut fries. The blackened tuna on a Greek salad is excellent. The desserts are great too!

We enjoyed the Friday night specials. I got the 12 oz prime rib, smashed potatoes and green beans…read more My hubby got the crab stuffed salmon and salad. The food was all amazing and the atmosphere was very comfortable. Our waitress was excellent and very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend this place !! Lunch or dinner. Great choices!!!

Having grown up in Fairmont, I used to frequent the original restaurant 50 years ago. While under…read morenew ownership the food and service continues to be outstanding!! I ordered the smothered beef sirloin with baked potato and Brussels sprouts. It was generous proportions and very tasty. My hubby ordered the lasagna which he said was also good. The side salads were a good size and homemade dressings very tasty. We were both full and decided to take Oreo pie and Peanut Butter pie home for later- yummy dessert. Our waitress was spot on with everything!! Will definitely be back when in town again. Located in a strip mall but very warm and friendly room / had a toy train running on the ceiling around the room. Beautiful pictures of WV surrounding the walls!

I eat here frequently. The service is exceptional and the food is always good. The decor is dated…read morethough.

Amazing, I love you, please come back. Without you, I may never travel that way again.read more

Poky Dot, Fairmont, WV, Dec, 2025. Of course, everyone goes to an ice cream shop in the dead of…read morewinter, right? We had just walked around Valley Falls Park (20 minutes away), and the West Virginians in our group told us that we HAD TO go to Poky Dot for lunch as our 18-month-old granddaughter would surely enjoy the atmosphere. Poky Dot is far more than an ice cream shop, though it's that as well. Our hungry group wanted lunch, and the 50s-style diner did not disappoint! Their food menu is extensive and includes breakfast items, all-day omelets and Benedicts, stacked breakfast sandwiches, munchies (wings, quesadillas, nachos, tater tots), salads, burgers, wraps, croissant sandwiches, hot dogs, big bites, super suppers, soups, and more. Surprisingly, given the diversity of options, four of the five adults in our group ordered burgers (or similar) -- (1) my choice was the Raspberry Kiss Burger ($12.99), which I split with my husband. (Our rating: 5/5). The burger was topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, spring mix, and an amazing raspberry chipotle sauce. I selected the Mac N Cheese as my side. The food was tasty and fresh, the burger was cooked as we like it done, and the quantity was generous. (2) my husband ordered the Cowboy Burger ($13.99), which we also split. (Our joint rating: 4/5). Per the menu, this burger features mushrooms, onions, BBQ sauce, and Swiss cheese -- and topped with a jumbo onion ring. For his side, my husband selected (more) onion rings. Unfortunately, they were out of onion rings, so his burger didn't have the onion ring and he substituted French fries for his side. Overall, the burger was tasty, fresh, and cooked well. However, both of us preferred the raspberry chipotle that was on my burger, and his burger was light on the mushrooms for our tastes. The fries were also weren't crisp. Burger #3 was an Original Poky ($10.99), served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, served with French fries. (Rating: 4/5. The eater found it a bit dry without a sauce on it; fries also not crispy). #4 was the Giovanni ($12.99) from the Big Bites Menu. The Giovanni is half-a-pound of Angus beef, topped with American and provolone cheese and Oliverio peppers, and served on Texas Toast. All Big Bites are served with French fries. The eater rated this dish as 3.5/5, being disappointed that the toast was too small given the size of its meat and peppers topping. Finally, the 5th adult ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($14.99), their fresh grilled chicken served over spaghetti, with their homemade Alfredo sauce. She also got green beans for a side dish. (Not sure of the eater's rating). While the restaurant has a Kids Menu, we brought along cheese, fruit, and other snacks for the baby to happily munch on. Dessert. I'm not sure where to start about the desserts. To say that they're over-the-top is an understatement! Imagine that a single scoop of ice cream weighs one pound. Or that the menu offers a sundae that features 16 scoops of ice cream! We were all quite full but decided that we needed to share some type of dessert. The winner was the Cookie Shake ($14.99), served in a 32-ounce mason jar with your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream, topped with a Fudge Round, Nutter Butter, Nutty Buddy, chocolate chip cookie, crushed Oreo's, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top. The adults in the group averaged to a 4/5 rating, with some feeling that the shake could've been thicker and/or had some cookie or candy add-ins. The toddler though rated it 10/5! The ambiance (5/5) is quirky and fun, with bright colors everywhere, fun booths to sit in, and fun wallpaper in the restaurant AND in the restrooms. It's worth a visit if only to see the atmosphere. Service (5/5). Our waitress was attentive and friendly, with exactly the personality needed for this environment. Parking was easy and free, just off Fairmont Avenue. All told, our overall rating is closer to 4.5, but I'm rounding it up to 5.0 because it was a fun experience, the food and milkshake were good, and the waitress was attentive. I wish that this restaurant were closer to home!