Posted in West Virginia Food & Dining, Hidden Gems May 19, 2017 by

This Restaurant In West Virginia Doesn’t Look Like Much – But The Food Is Amazing

West Virginia has tons of beautiful restaurants, but sometimes you can find some true gems hiding behind exteriors that are pretty unassuming. Take a look at this locals’ favorite hiding in Nitro.

Diehl's is located at 152 Main Avenue in Nitro. It's a family-owned gem that's been open since 1960.
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You'll love the cozy booths in the front...
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...but you'll want to check out the walls here. This place is like a museum, with tons of memorabilia...
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...including an homage to Elvis.
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But the most unique table in the house is the one made from a 283 small block Chevy engine!
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One of the most delicious items here is the homemade rolls. They're baked fresh every day.
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The French fries are hand cut daily and fried up in an old iron skillet. The restaurant goes through about 1,400 pounds of potatoes every week.
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One of the most popular menu items is the spaghetti - a generous portion heaped on your plate, with a side of garlic bread.
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The roast beef and gravy is tender and tasty, and served up with a vegetable and homemade roll.
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You'll definitely want to save room for dessert. The fresh-baked pies are made from scratch, using the family matriarch's recipes.
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Visit Diehl's six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, closed Mondays.

What’s your favorite menu item at Diehl’s Restaurant?

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