Valentino's

"If you find yourself in Clintwood, VA it is worth the time to stop at Valentino’s!! The food, service and atmosphere are amazing. The owner does it all from greeting you, serving and cooking the most delicious food. The restaurant is cash only but it is worth the trip to the ATM. Best Fettuccine Alfredo that I have had in ages! The garlic bread is so garlicky and buttery that it melts in your mouth…..I am sad that we are only in town for three weeks for work."

"As Always The Food was phenomenal! We ordered NY Strips and a order Crab Legs for My Bf and My baby Rolo loves steak so he got one as well. I ordered Shrimp Linguine. It was amazing. We ordered then took home to eat. The best place to eat in this little town if u want something that's not processed /fast food. Wish we had more selection closer to home. Shame we have to drive 30- 45 mins to have an actual variety of places to choose anything.... Food, clothing, restaurants"

"This is old-school Italian that broke our travel dining rule of "an empty parking lot means the food is bad". My husband and I were hesitant to stop here because there never seemed to be any customers. After getting a glowing recommendation from the lady with the Commissioner of Renevue and from our hotel's desk staff (who all recommended calling ahead), we gave it a try. The owner does it all - waiter, chef, cashier - and the menu was right... this is fine dining food, not fast food. This was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten in a blissfully soothing atmosphere. Softly playing classical music. White tablecloth topped with clear plastic. China plates. Glass salad plate. Water goblet, not a plastic cup. Yes, it does take some time between ordering and eating but it's worth the wait. We ordered the herbed olive oil with Italian bread to dip for an appetizer. My husband ordered the baked angel hair pasta with marinara. I ordered the fettuccine carbonara and a salad with Mediterranean salad dressing. Both dinners came with garlic toast. The olive dipping oil was wonderful. I wish there was more bread served with it & will probably order 2 portions if we make it back to Clintwood. Every vegetable in the salad was cut small enough that I didn't need to cut it again at the table. It had been tossed with the perfect amount of dressing so all I had to do was eat it. My carbonara was not what I expected since I don't make mine with an alfredo base nor do I add bits of broccoli - I use bacon, white wine, parm & an egg - but it was outstanding. The fettuccine was perfectly cooked & bathed in a creamy sauce with flecks of broccoli and tiny pieces of ham. (I would have licked the plate but we were in public.) My husband said his pasta was very good. He didn't elaborate but he did eat it all & it was a big portion. If we ever go back to Clintwood, we will definitely be eating here again."

"Authentic Italian food, prepared fresh when you call. The owner/chef is so nice and very talented! I've always been very happy with whatever I have ordered. This is not a fast food restaurant. It does take a little time for him to prepare, so just call ahead of time. 5 stars!!"

"Spaghetti and meatballs were delicious! Salad was fresh. Very friendly. One man show, but worth the wait. Cash only FYI! ATM at the gas station down the street."