Where can you go to find the best, most authentic Italian espresso and gelato? You could go to Italy… but you don’t even have to. You can also just head on up the road to Caffe Romeo right here in Charleston, West Virginia!

What would you look forward to the most if you were given the opportunity to visit Italy? Maybe it would be seeing for yourself the magnificent, colorful architecture. Maybe it would be the opportunity to photograph the stunning coastal scenery.
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Maybe it would be brushing up on your dusty Italian language skills in a charming Italian cafe.
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But we're guessing that high on anyone's list of the things that make a trip to Italy such a bucket-worthy experience is the chance to try all the bold flavors and delicious combinations that characterize authentic Italian food.
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But good news! You actually don't have to travel all the way across an ocean to get a taste of Italy. You can sample some of those bold Italian flavors and delicious Italian food combinations right here in West Virginia!
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That's right, there's a little hole-in-the-wall ice cream shop tucked away in Charleston, West Virginia that serves some of the best, most authentic gelato and espresso you have ever in your life tasted.
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That's a big claim, but we stand behind it. The food here is that phenomenal, and for good reason. The owner, a native of Italy who immigrated to America, uses all Italian equipment and methods, and even some flown-from-Italy ingredients, to make his delicious coffee and ice cream.
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You can find this wonderful little eatery - called Caffe Romeo - in a two-story house-turned-restaurant on Bridge Street in Charleston.
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Doesn’t that sound amazing? So amazing that you’ll want to head on over to Caffe Romeo ASAP! Have you ever tried either the gelato or the espresso from this authentic Italian dessert and drink shop? What’s your go-to order when you visit here? Interestingly, West Virginia is a great state to call home if you love authentic Italian food. See what we mean?

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Caffe Romeo, 1026 Bridge Rd, Charleston, WV 25314, USA