Julios Cafe

I was invited to a bridal shower luncheon at Julio's Cafe in Clarksburg, WV. (A Saturday in early March, 2024). I mistakenly thought that I would be going to a Mexican restaurant but, to the contrary, Julio's is a fine dining ($$$) Italian restaurant. The buffet lunch was made-from-scratch and excellent. It featured perfectly fried thick-and-gooey grilled cheese sandwiches; white pasta fagioli soup; chicken pastina soup with ditalini pasta; garlic toast; and spicy marinated peppers (which I put on my sandwich). I've had pasta and fagioli soup many times over the years but none as good as this -- obviously made from a traditional recipe from a real Italian cook! Some also enjoyed mimosas or aperol spritzes. The party host also purchased small bottles of Prosecco wine from the restaurant for us to take home as party favors. The ambiance was very comfortable in the back room for our group of about 30 persons, with three tables of about ten ladies each. The food was served along the counter of the bar area. A waitress took and delivered our drinks. There was a fireplace in the room but it was not lit. I hope to return one day for a special occasion to try their dinner menu.

My parents have been coming to Julio's for over two decades... We have since moved out of the area but this weekend we were in town for an event, and my parents insisted that I come to dinner here with them. I'm so glad I listened to mom! :-) What a wonderful dinner! Rack of lamb was stupendous, Dad got the salmon, which was very flavorful! This is not a rush and eat quickly type of restaurant. Expect to be here in an hour or more. But it's worth the wait. Every dish comes out prepared to order. Fresh ingredients & we ate in the dining room -but the café also looked very inviting.If I'm ever in Clarksburg again and want a nice sit down dinner with a wonderful glass of wine, I will definitely come back to Julio's!

When it comes to the food, one word comes to mind - AH-MAZING! The service was personal, friendly and welcoming. We are incredibly thankful that they had a table for 2 on walk-in. Ambiance was perfectly dim it set the mood for a great date night. We will be back, this place is the best in town. We will return and it will be the place we bring friends when they come to town to visit.

I usually go to Muriale's when I travel through this area but I thought I would try a different place. Italian food in WV is usually always amazing. That was a mistake. The place looks lovely but I stood in the waiting area for 35 minutes being ignored. They took the only other group waiting without even acknowledging me. Then they ignored me for another 30 minutes. I did try to get their attention but it seems everyone who goes here know each other. The establishment feels it has enough customers to last, and they don't want anyone new. It was not overly busy and there were a number of free booths. Total waste of my time that added time to my trip because I had to go somewhere else. I ended up at Wonderbar. It was very busy but they still gave me a spot at the bar and I had a great meal. Just wish I would have done that first and not wasted my time at a place that seems like it should really be honest about itself and be a private club.

Nice family owned 3rd generation. Original recipes. Every thing is delicious Ambience of fireplace room so warm and friendly

My absolute favorite steakhouse in Harrison County! My go-to is the 10oz filet with hot peppers and onions.

Just walking in the door of Julios is an experience. Sitting in the front bar area vs. the back dining area are like two totally different experiences. I would describe Julios decor as "rustic Italian."Everything we have ever had here is delicious - fresh and perfectly prepared every time. The service is impeccable. Menu and wine options are impressive.If you plan to dine for a special occasion or holiday, be sure to call for a reservation!

Had Reservations at 6:30 for our Anniversary was walked to the back and told they had given our table away, so we walked back up front waited waited waited local Dr walks in and has reservations at 6:30 he's walked straight to the back and given a table! The front was disgusting myWife pulled a spider web off the chair she was sitting in! Won't go back!

Great place to eat hidden gem but never seems to have management on site! Wouldn't answer phone to make reservation so took a chance drove to restaurant was turned away by a stressed looking young waitress! Wonder Bar made room for me even though they were busy.

Wow, you certainly did not read my review throughly, my filet was served rare and burnt on the top because your chef apparently does not know how to cook properly. As a business owner one would think you would appreciate feedback to ensure this doesn't happen to another guest. I'm not sure how hard you work when your only open 2 days a week from 5-9.It's obviously how little you care about customer service.