The 5 Best Italian Restaurants Around Steubenville

Italian dining is about more than a plate of pasta. It’s conversation, generous portions, and sauces that simmer long enough to tell a story. In the Weirton Daily Times Best of the Best 2025 Readers Choice Awards for the Steubenville area, locals highlighted kitchens where tradition meets weeknight convenience. Whether you want handmade noodles, a family-style feast, or a relaxed lounge with red sauce classics, these five standouts make planning dinner the easy part.

Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana

Pastaio keeps the focus where it counts: fresh, house-made pasta and thoughtfully prepared sauces. The menu leans into Italian comfort—bronze-die noodles with texture, balanced ragùs, and seasonal features—served in a space built for long meals and second forks. If you’re the type to debate spaghetti pomodoro versus pesto until the server returns, this is your happy place.

Mario’s Restaurant and Lounge

A Weirton mainstay with a welcoming lounge, Mario’s covers the neighborhood cravings: pizzas, pastas, and a lineup that works for families or a casual date. Order a classic, linger in the lounge, and let the conversation set the pace. It’s the easy answer when your table wants options and a relaxed night out.

Naples Spaghetti House

Steubenville’s longtime favorite keeps tradition alive with a menu that reads like a greatest hits album—spaghetti, meatballs, baked pastas, and sauces you’ll want to bring home. The rhythm here is simple and satisfying: comfort classics, friendly service, and a dining room that feels like a local ritual.

Giovanni’s

Since the 1970s, Giovanni’s has blended homestyle cooking with room to celebrate. Beyond dinner service, the on-site banquet hall makes milestones easier to plan, while a full menu of Italian standards ensures every guest finds a favorite. It’s the spot for gatherings that start with bruschetta and end with plans to come back.

La Cucina Italian Grill

La Cucina pairs a comfortable dining room with dishes that balance familiar flavors and a few house specialties. Think grilled proteins, hearty pastas, and desserts that reward saving room. When the plan calls for a sit-down meal that feels unrushed, this Weirton address delivers.

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