Belmonte’s Italian in Weirton is a well-loved local eatery offering fresh, homemade pizzas, specialty Panwiches, hearty pastas, and pantry goods.
When you first walk in, there's a ton of goods for sale - homemade pasta sauces, soups, and breads. Plus freezer-friendly meals like stuffed shells and lasagna.
Belmontes Italian offers a plentiful storefront that feels more like a neighborhood deli than a sit-down restaurant. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the space is dotted with products for purchase. The food counter is efficient, though not designed for lingering.
I packed one of the freshly made specialty pizzas from the rack.
I'm not sure if pizza is the best term, since it was more like a bread with toppings and no sauce.
While the crust was nicely baked and the ingredients were clearly fresh, the overall flavor fell a bit flat—I found myself really missing the richness and balance that tomato sauce usually brings. It wasn’t bad, just underwhelming compared to what I was expecting from a specialty pie.
That said, I’d go back to try one of their more traditional pizzas or house-made pasta dishes, which seem to be where they really shine.
Have you been?
Grade: B
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