WHEELING, W.Va. — Figaretti’s Restaurant has earned a 2026 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the culinary industry.
Often considered among the highest accolades in American dining, the James Beard Awards recognize excellence in restaurants, chefs, and culinary professionals across the country. Winners and honorees frequently see increased national attention, tourism interest, and elevated industry recognition.
Serving Wheeling since 1948, Figaretti’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant located at 1035 Mount DeChantal Road. Known for its fresh, authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant has built a decades-long reputation in the Ohio Valley for traditional recipes and a welcoming atmosphere.
The award places Figaretti’s among an elite group of restaurants nationwide recognized for outstanding quality, service, and contribution to the culinary arts.
Customers can dine in, order takeout, or arrange delivery.
